Alba, the world’s largest smelter on one site, has announced the promotion of Saleem Yateem to acting manager of casthouse services with effect from yesterday.
Mr Yateem’s career at Alba began in 2008 as a senior mechanical engineer. His dedication and exceptional technical acumen were instrumental in navigating complex maintenance landscapes and spearheading critical capital expenditure projects. In his new role as acting manager for casthouse services, Mr Saleem will focus on guiding the Casthouse through dynamic market conditions to ensure the right value-added mix.
Commenting on the promotion, Alba’s chief executive Ali Al Baqali said: “Saleem’s journey is not just a promotion; it’s a testament to a vision where the future is built by Bahraini hands and led by Bahraini minds. We are proud to see national talent rising to leading roles, armed with technical knowledge and the strategic foresight to navigate complex challenges.”
Mr Yateem holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Kuwait University, a master’s in engineering management from University of Bahrain and an MBA (Alba-sponsored) from Arabian Gulf University.