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
Chair / Board Member
Maschinenfabrik Köppern (Germany)
Silvia Nascimento
Vice Chair / Board Member
CBF Industria e Gusa S/A (Brazil)
Peter Witz
Board Member
Scandinavian Steel AB (Sweden)
Mark Kaplan
Consolidated Mill Supply (USA)
Ahmet Isik Kunt
Colakogly Metalurji AS (Turkey)
Simon Beer
Picart & Beer SA, (Belgium)

Management/Secretariat

John Atherton
Secretary General
Ysella Collier
Administration and Communications Manager

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.