Novelis Appoints Mayr, Parrette to Executive Positions

Positions effective starting this month

Novelis Inc. has named Erwin Mayr to the newly created position of senior vice president and chief strategy officer. The company also announced the appointment of Leslie Parrette Jr. as senior vice president, general counsel and compliance officer. Both positions became effective earlier this month.
Mayr was previously Business Unit president, Advanced Rolled Products, for Novelis Europe. He has held leadership positions within the Novelis Europe organization since joining the company in 2002.
In addition to leading corporate strategy development, Mayr will provide global direction in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, research and development, manufacturing excellence and information technology. He also will serve on the Novelis Executive Committee.
Parrette rejoins Novelis, a position he held previously from 2005 to early 2009.