Pierre Taljaard

Pierre Taljaard is an accomplished engineering and business professional with extensive experience in the aluminium and manufacturing sectors. Currently serving as the Global Technical Support Manager: Non-Ferrous at Quaker Houghton since January 2020, Pierre previously co-founded Global Aluminium Services, providing specialized support in Aluminium Flat Rolled Products. Pierre's significant tenure at Hulamin Limited included positions such as Director of Business Technology, where innovative performance management systems were implemented, and Manager of Special Business Projects, overseeing major capital initiatives. Additional experience includes leadership roles in various engineering and technology capacities at Dorbyl Heavy Engineering and ArcelorMittal South Africa, where notable achievements included the development of an ISO9000 quality assurance system. Pierre holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Metallurgical Engineering, a Master of Engineering in Metallurgical Engineering, a Master of Business Administration, and a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance from esteemed South African universities.