Vision
To forge the future of mobility by helping visionary manufacturers create smarter, lighter, safer, and more sustainable vehicles.
Our Members
Aluminum Producers:
Downstream Partners:
Leadership
Thomas Rudlaff, Managing Director
As Managing Director, Thomas Rudlaff is responsible for the organization’s strategy and governance, including promoting Alumobility’s mission and expansion of the ecosystem through new members and partners.
A former engineering executive with Mercedes-Benz and Audi, Rudlaff brings more than 30 years of experience designing and developing lightweight vehicle structures to Alumobility. He has led multiple projects to launch fully aluminum vehicles, including the first aluminum-intensive vehicle at Mercedes-Benz. In addition to making vehicles safe and reliable, he is passionate about creating cars that are fun to drive, yet more sustainable for the environment. Earlier in his career, Rudlaff led an association dedicated to manufacturing technology. He has also been a regular contributor to industry organizations, including Automotive Circle.
Rudlaff holds a degree in physics from the University of Kaiserslautern and a PhD in laser technology from the University of Stuttgart.
Mark White, Technical Director
Mark White is Technical Director, Alumobility. In this role, he provides strategic guidance to the technical work streams, overseeing Alumobility’s studies and related partnerships and presenting them at various conferences and events.
With more than 30 years of automotive experience, predominately at Jaguar Land Rover, White has held a variety of leadership roles in body engineering, design, research, vehicle manufacturing processes and electrification. Throughout his career, he has focused on reducing overall vehicle weight, particularly in the car body and related systems, through the application of lightweight materials and part integration to achieve better performance at a lower cost.
White received an Honors Degree in Automotive Design from Coventry University and was awarded a Doctor of Engineering in 2011 for work on lightweight structures. He is a Professor at Brunel University London and the Industry Advisory Board Chairman for the Brunel Centre for Advanced Solidification Technology (BCAST).
Board of Directors
Ludovic Piquier, President
Ludovic Piquier is Senior Vice President of Manufacturing Excellence and Chief Technical Officer at Constellium. In this role, which he assumed in July 2021, he is responsible for research and technology and oversees all EHS, Lean, and Continuous Improvement activities, as well as Engineering, Reliability and CAPEX planning and execution. Previously, Ludovic served as Constellium’s Director of Corporate Strategy, and as Plant Manager of the company’s facility in Neuf-Brisach, France where he led the plant’s transition to the automotive body sheet business. Earlier in his career, he held various senior positions in vehicle assembly operations and project management at PSA Peugeot Citroёn in France, the UK, and Slovakia.
As President of Alumobility, Ludovic is responsible for driving the organization’s mission and vision as well as providing strategic counsel to the Board and the managing director.
Ludovic is a graduate of France’s Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts & Métiers.
Jamie Zinser, Vice President
Jamie Zinser is Vice President, Global Sales & Marketing at Novelis and brings nearly 30 years of automotive industry experience in strategy, business development, marketing, engineering, and program management to this role.
As Vice President of Alumobility and a member of the Board of Directors, Jamie lends her expertise in automotive and aluminum technology development, OEM-supplier collaboration, and global manufacturing to the organization’s mission.
Jamie has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Leading Women in the North American Automotive Industry and as a Rising Star by Automotive News. A mentor in the Women of Tomorrow (WOT) Mentor and Scholarship Program, she helps at-risk young women achieve their full potential. Jamie earned her MSBE from GMI Engineering and Management Institute (now Kettering University).
Pascal Wagner, Board Member
Pascal Wagner is Senior Vice President, Automotive, for Speira and, since 2015, Managing Director of the company´s activities in Germany. In his role, he is responsible for Speira´s automotive strategy, business and operations, furthermore heads Speira´s EHS activities.
Wagner, after being awarded a Doctor in Metallurgy and Material Science from RWTH Aachen University, has been building a wide-span experience of more than 25 years in the company and aluminum industry, encompassing R&D with topics like simulation models and alloy development, Technical Customer Service and numerous management and leading positions foremost in Automotive, but also for Heat Exchanger, General Engineering and Lithography business and with operational responsibility.
Wagner also has been contributing to the positioning and development of aluminum in industry associations like European Aluminium.
Mario Greco, Secretary
Mario Greco is Director, Global Automotive for Novelis where he is responsible for marketing and strategy. In addition, he is a longtime contributor to the Aluminum Association’s Aluminum Transportation Group.
As a member of the Board of Directors of Alumobility, Mario serves as Secretary and oversees the day-to-day management, governance and membership of the organization in collaboration with the managing director.
Mario holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and an MBA from the University of Bradford.
Lionel Gerber, Treasurer
Lionel Gerber is Sales Segment Manager for Heat Exchangers and New Markets, Automotive, for Constellium’s Packaging & Automotive Rolled Products business unit.
As a member of the Board of Directors of Alumobility, Lionel serves as Treasurer, overseeing financial administration and works closely with the executive director and committee leadership.
Lionel holds an Engineering degree in Industrial Systems from the Université de Technologie (UTT) de Troyes in France.
Natalia Freeman, Communications Director
Natalia Freeman is the strategic and commercial communications manager for Novelis. She previously held marketing and communications management positions with Dachser Americas, a global logistics solutions provider, as well as AT-RISK International, a risk analysis and training company.
As Communications Chair for Alumobility, Natalia is responsible for the association’s media relations, thought leadership, event planning, and digital/social media activities. She leads the communications committee on behalf of the members and works closely with the Board and leadership team to achieve Alumobility’s goals.
Natalia holds a bachelor’s degree in social communication and public relations from Romania’s National University of Political Studies and Public Administration, as well as an MBA from the Bucharest University of Economic Studies.
Andreas Afseth, Technical Director
Dr. Andreas Afseth is the Technical Director of Automotive Body Sheet for Constellium’s global operations. In this role, he leads the engineering and technical service teams responsible for product development, program launches, and field support.
As Technical Chair of Alumobility, Andreas provides guidance for the organization’s technical studies and innovation work stream.
Andreas also serves as Vice Chair of the Aluminum Transportation Group’s Technical Committee. He holds a PhD in Material Science as well as a Master of Science in Chemistry from the University of Trondheim, Norway.
Alison Conroy, Sustainability Chair
Alison Conroy is Director of Sustainability at Novelis. She supports the sustainability strategy efforts to achieve Novelis’ goals, including focusing on coordinating the execution of the sustainability roadmap. Prior to joining Novelis, Alison led Georgia-Pacific’s efforts to identify actionable opportunities to drive waste minimization and efficient use of resources, and was a process engineer and LCA practitioner at Archer Daniels Midland Company.
As Sustainability Chair for Alumobility, Alison oversees the development of Life Cycle Assessment tools and their use in the association’s technical studies. She also provides strategic counsel on sustainability and recycling and represents Alumobility at industry conferences.
Alison holds a Master Master’s of Chemical Engineering from Iowa State University and is a Life Cycle Assessment Certified Professional.
