Miriam Uria

Miriam Uria has extensive work experience in the aluminum industry, with roles in various companies. Miriam currently holds the position of Vice President of the Board of Directors at Asociación Española del Aluminio y Tratamientos de Superficie since November 2018. Prior to that, they worked at Norsk Hydro as Vice President of Procurement for Hydro Extrusions starting in February 2020. Before that, they served as the Supply Chain & Operations Director for South Europe, Building Systems at Norsk Hydro from October 2017 to February 2020. Miriam also worked at Sapa as the Supply Chain & Operations Director for South Europe, Building Systems from June 2016 to September 2017 and as the Supply Chain & Operations Director for Iberia, Building Systems from September 2013 to May 2016. Furthermore, they held various positions at Norsk Hydro, including Operations Manager for South West Europe, Building Systems from October 2012 to August 2013, Head of Procurement and Quality, Building Systems from February 2012 to September 2012, and Logistics Manager for Alumafel&Domal South West Europe, Building Systems from January 2008 to January 2012. Before joining Norsk Hydro, they worked as the Purchasing Manager for Motion Energy at Cegasa International from September 2000 to December 2007, and as a Sales Engineer at Euskaltel from September 1999 to August 2000.

Miriam Uria has a Master's Degree in Telecommunication Engineering from Universidad del País Vasco/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea, which they obtained from 1994 to 2000. Miriam also completed a Master in Digital Business Management from Esden Business School in 2000-2001. In 2008-2009, Miriam Uria completed a Master in Logistics Management from Álava Chamber of Commerce. In 2011, they took the PDD; General Management program at IESE Business School and also joined the Future Leaders Team at World Business Council for Sustainable Development. Miriam Uria further pursued their education in 2018 with an Advanced Management Program from ESIC Business & Marketing School. Miriam also participated in the Transformational Leadership Journey - Top Executive Leadership Program at Evidenta Gruppen - Norsk Hydro. Additionally, in 2017, they completed the Diversity Mentoring Program at Sapa.