LME Welcomes First Middle Eastern Aluminium Committee Member

The London Metal Exchange (LME) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Walid Al Attar as a member of its Aluminium Committee. Mr Al Attar, responsible for marketing and sales at Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), is the first representative from the Middle East to sit on the committee.

“We welcome Mr Al Attar to the committee,” said Garry Jones, LME CEO and vice chairman of the Aluminium Committee. “The Middle East is an increasingly significant region for the global aluminium industry, so it is appropriate that it is represented on the committee, which essentially acts as a sounding board for the LME’s global strategy in aluminium.”

The LME has worked with the Gulf Aluminium Council to further its relationship with the metals industry in the region, and Mr Al Attar’s appointment is a testament to this progress.

Mr Gavin Prentice, chairman of the LME Aluminium Committee, commented: "I am delighted that Mr Al Attar accepted our invitation to join the LME Aluminium Committee. His depth of knowledge gained from a long and distinguished career in the industry will be of significant value to the committee."

Mr Al Attar added: “The LME Aluminium Committee is an important forum for advising the LME executive and board on key decisions regarding aluminium contracts. Having representation from the Middle East on such committees is a strong step forward, as it provides an opportunity for the region to exercise positive influence on the global aluminium industry.”

The LME Aluminium Committee also welcomes Ms Christine Keener, Vice President of Alcoa Materials Management Europe, and Mr Daniel Eld, Global Head of Origination for Koch Metal Trading Ltd. All appointments are effective immediately.

The new LME Aluminium Committee membership is as follows: