Natural Resources >> CEO Interviews >> December 22, 2003
Thomas Leysen is the Chief Executive Officer of Umicore, a leading, global metals and materials Group. Umicore develops, produces, markets and recycles metals-related materials and products, building on its competence in metallurgy and materials science. The Groups strategy includes seeking out markets and applications where it can respond with differentiated products and services. Umicore focuses on business areas where it can attain recognized leadership positions that allow it to create value. Umicore is organized into five business units: Advanced Materials, Copper, Precious Metals Products & Catalysts, Precious Metals Services, and Zinc. Profile
Mr. Leysen: Today, Umicore is described as a metal and materials company. Originally, we were a mining company.
