Jerome Fourmann is a highly experienced professional in the metals and minerals industry, currently serving as Senior Director at Rio Tinto since July 2015, focusing on innovative methods to supply essential materials. Prior to this role, Jerome held several positions at Rio Tinto Alcan from February 2000 to July 2015, including Technical Services Manager and Process Improvement Engineer, where responsibilities encompassed product development, technical support for specialty alloys, and production process optimization. Jerome's early career involved overseeing sales and technical support for North and South America as Area Technical & Sales Manager within the Pechiney Electrometallurgy division, engaging in R&D, business development, and strategic planning. Jerome holds a Master’s Degree in Metallurgical Engineering from Ecole Supérieure de Fonderie et de Forge, completed between 1996 and 2000.