Hydro Strengthens Management of Aluminum Extrusion Unit
LINTHICUM, MD. -- Hydro's Extrusion North America business unit
continues to strengthen its leadership, adding two key members to the sector's strategic
team.
"This is an important time in the development of our business," says Matthew Dionne, who
leads the unit. "The appointment of our newest officers follows an extensive executive search
and I am confident their level of leadership and experience will afford them success in driving
the day-to-day execution of company objectives."
Brooks to lead human resources and HSE
Bringing more than 15 years experience in senior human resources leadership roles with
global corporations, including United Technologies, Alcoa and Avery Dennison, Eileen
Brooks is now responsible for furthering the development of Hydro North America's human
resources and health, safety and environmental functions.
She will partner with leaders throughout the sector to help build an environment where all
employees are engaged in helping meet the needs of the manufacturing industry.
Brooks has a master's in business administration, with an emphasis on general
management, from UCLA, and a bachelor of arts in management from University of
Redlands.
Borzi to head operations
As a key member of the company's leadership team, James Borzi will work with regional vice
presidents and their operational leaders to drive a high-performance culture of continuous
improvement through the application of Hydro's manufacturing excellence model and lean
manufacturing principles and methods.
He will also help refine Hydro's value proposition by providing technical support, training
and education to sales and operations teams, and to external customers.
Borzi worked in manufacturing and operations leadership roles prior to joining Hydro. He
has a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering from Pennsylvania State University
and a master of science in manufacturing management from Kettering University.
About Hydro
Hydro is a global supplier of aluminum and aluminum products. Based in Norway, the
company employs 23,000 people in 40 countries and has activities on all continents.
Rooted in a century of experience in renewable energy production, technology development
and progressive partnerships, Hydro is committed to strengthening the viability of the
customers and communities we serve.
In North America, Hydro is a leading provider of extruded aluminum solutions, including
supply sourcing, extrusion, finishing, and fabrication of components, as well as contract
manufacturing services, for a variety of industries. For more information, please visit
www.hydro.com/northamerica.
