Umicore announces changes to its Management Board

On the proposal of the newly appointed CEO Bart Sap, Umicore has nominated Jensen Verhelle as Executive Vice President of the Catalysis Business Group and member of the Management Board, effective May 16th, 2024. 

Jensen Verhelle joined Umicore in September 2008 and has since held positions in finance, product management, operations and R&D within several of Umicore’s business units, including Electro-Optic Materials, Cobalt Specialty Materials as well as Precious Metals Chemistry. Since 2023 he served as Senior Vice President Automotive Catalysts and Strategic Procurement. 

“I am pleased to welcome Jensen to the Management Board. I look forward to him leading the Catalysis Business Group and sustain its strong operational, financial and safety performance. His Group-wide experience and track record position him well to take on this role.”

Bart Sap, CEO of Umicore

Frank Daufenbach, Chief Strategy Officer is leaving Umicore. Frank’s responsibilities will be reallocated among Umicore’s Management Board members. 

“Frank has been an important member of our Management Board since he joined the company in 2021 and I would like to thank him for his contributions. He further developed Umicore’s digitalization roadmap and helped shape our efficiency mindset,” said Bart Sap.