Mr. Levi has over 30 years of experience in industrials, including mining & metals, chemicals, plastics & specialty paper, and composites industries. His record of successfully running global materials technology businesses brings proven leadership experience to the Board. He is currently chief executive officer and board director of Ferroglobe PLC, a world leader in mining and minerals. Mr. Levi brings significant executive leadership experience, having previously served as the chief executive officer of Thermission AG, a pioneer in the field of zinc thermal diffusion to coat and finish industrial commercial materials, and of Ahlstrom Corporation, a global high-performance fiber company. Given his extensive experience, Mr. Levi understands the principles that create stockholder value and has successfully navigated many of the strategic challenges facing a publicly traded company. Mr. Levi holds a PhD in industrial chemistry from the Universita degli Studi di Milano, Statale.