Heinz C. Schimmelbusch

Dr. Schimmelbusch was appointed chairman of the Management Board of AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group N.V. on November 21, 2006, the date of incorporation of the Company. In November 2002 he was appointed chief executive officer of Metallurg, and since 1998 he has served as chairman of the board of Metallurg and Metallurg Holdings. Presently, Dr. Schimmelbusch also serves as non-executive chairman of the board of various companies, including Allied Resource Corporation, Wayne, Pennsylvania, United States; and PFW Aerospace, Speyer, Germany; and is a member of the board of directors of Norilsk, Moscow, Russia. Dr. Schimmelbusch is also a Managing Director and a founder of Safeguard International Fund, L.P. In the past, Dr. Schimmelbusch served as chairman of Metallgesellschaft AG from 1989 until he resigned in 1993. His directorships have included Allianz Versicherung AG, Mobil Oil AG, Teck Cominco Limited, and Methanex Corporation. Dr. Schimmelbusch received his graduate degree (with distinction) and his doctorate (magna cum laude) from the University of Tübingen, Germany.