Structure, team and values
As a non-profit industry association, IIMA is driven by and for our members
Our structure
Our Board of Directors is appointed from within our membership and is responsible for the overall performance of IIMA in achieving its objectives as well as its governance and finance.
The Executive Committee seeks to represent the breath of our membership and proposes decisions to the Board.
The day-to-day management is the responsibility of the Secretariat, headed by the Secretary General.
Our Articles of Association and Code of Conduct set out the rules and terms governing our structure.

Our team
Executive Committee and Board of Directors

Christopher Schäfer

Silvia Nascimento

Peter Witz

Mark Kaplan

Ahmet Isik Kunt

Simon Beer
Management/Secretariat

John Atherton

Ysella Collier
Our values
As an industry association, IIMA understands the need for strict compliance with competition law and anti-trust regulation. IIMA members take their responsibilities seriously, both where their IIMA membership is concerned but also in the wider context of good corporate citizenship. For more information see our Articles of Association with Code of Conduct.
In particular:
- the health and safety of their employees and contractors
- respect for the environment and sustainability
- good product stewardship
- fair employment practices
The international Iron Metallics Association is registered in England as a not-for-profit company limited by shares (company number 07437869) with registered office at One, Bell Lane, Lewes, East Sussex, England, BN7 1JU, UK.