Ferroglobe PLC announced changes to its management team to drive the successful execution of key operational and strategic priorities. Dr. Benoist Ollivier is appointed to the newly created role of Chief Technology & Innovation Officer and will maintain his current role as Deputy CEO. With over twenty-five years of experience in the industry, Dr. Ollivier will leverage his unique technical and operational expertise to accelerate the Company's advancement into high-value products, including silicon rich anodic material for lithium-ion batteries, whilst managing R&D driven innovation.

Additionally, he will drive the development and implementation of projects supporting ESG strategy. Dr. Ollivier has been a senior member of the Ferroglobe and Grupo FerroAtlántica management teams since 2005.  Most recently, he served as Ferroglobe's Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Benjamin Crespy is appointed as Chief Operating Officer and joins the senior leadership team of Ferroglobe.

In his new role, Mr. Crespy will work closely with plant managers and mining operations to oversee the execution of the operational strategy, which centers on health and safety and optimization of global asset base to maximize profitability. Mr. Crespy will also contribute to the development of a global purchasing and integrated supply chain capability across platform, aimed at unlocking significant financial value and operational efficiency. Mr. Crespy joined Grupo FerroAtlántica in 2003, and has assumed different production responsibilities across Europe, North America, and Asia.

Since 2016, Mr. Crespy has successfully managed the silicon metal facility in Bécancour, Canada, on behalf of the joint venture, making it one of the premier assets within the Ferroglobe portfolio.