Metal Exchange appoints managing director for European operations

St. Louis-based Metal Exchange (MX), a purchaser, processor and supplier of aluminum materials and value-added products, has hired Boris Santosi as managing director of Metal Exchange International (MEI). Based in the Zürich office, Santosi will report to his predecessor Kevin Schmidt, who has been promoted to vice president of international and business development, and will be responsible for the organization’s European operations. This includes enhancing MEI’s presence in Europe, driving growth and spearheading strategic initiatives, according to the company.

“I am excited to be a part of Metal Exchange team, and MEI specifically as it is a highly reputable and dynamic metals company that is well-positioned for growth in a fast-changing European aluminum market,” Santosi says. “I look forward to shaping the solutions to connect global producers and European consumers in their challenge to satisfy growing demand for aluminum metal that addresses balanced sustainability, decarbonization and circular economy.”

Santosi has more than 30 years of progressive experience in metals and industrial minerals. He most recently served as director of global export markets for Aluminium Bahrain (ALBA), where he led regional sales offices in the U.S. and Europe while maintaining also focusing on long-term business development. During his career, Santosi has grown his expertise in supply chain management, strategic account management and sustainability initiatives. He holds a master’s degree in engineering renewable energy from RMIT University Melbourne, a postgraduate diploma in global business from the University of Oxford and a postgraduate certificate in sustainability from the University of Cambridge.

With his promotion to vice president of international and business development, Schmidt will relocate to the company’s U.S. headquarters later this year.

“I am confident that MEI is in good hands with Boris at the helm,” he says. “I look forward to working closely with him as he leverages his wealth of experience to ensure continued strategic growth and operational excellence. Knowing what they are capable of, I’m excited to see what both Boris and the current MEI team will accomplish."

“Boris is a tremendous addition to the team,” says Matt Rohm, CEO of parent company MX Holdings. “I am confident that his deep expertise and proven aptitude for strategic thinking and relationship building, paired with his cross-cultural experience, make him well-suited to lead our team in Europe.”

In addition to its global headquarters in St. Louis, MX Holdings has 12 offices and manufacturing facilities globally.