TORONTO, Canada – 31 October 2019 – The Board of Directors of the Nickel Institute has today elected Scott Yarrow, Vice President, Sustainability Nickel, Glencore International AG, as Chairperson. His appointment is for a one-year term, renewable for a second year. Mr. Yarrow succeeds Anton Berlin, Marketing Director, MMC Norilsk Nickel whose mandate has been completed. Daniel Chandler, Commodity Manager, South32 Marketing Pte Ltd was elected first Vice Chairperson.
Nickel Institute President, Dr. Hudson Bates said, “The Nickel Institute and its members have greatly valued the industry experience and insight that Anton has brought to the Nickel Institute during his tenure as Chairman over the past two years.
We are delighted that Scott Yarrow will succeed Anton. Scott has been an active member of the Nickel Institute for nearly a decade. His expertise in the field of sustainability and knowledge of the nickel industry will be a great asset to the work of the Nickel Institute.”
Scott Yarrow said, “The Nickel Institute plays a vital role in the nickel industry and I am honoured to take on the role of Chairman. I am committed to support the Institute’s work to ensure that the essential role of nickel in society is properly acknowledged and to promote its responsible use in appropriate applications.”