Ben Gilliams
VP Operations and Strategic Projects (EU)Ben Gilliams joined Nyrstar in April 2025, taking the role of VP Operations and Strategic Projects (EU). In this role, Ben oversees Nyrstar’s operations in The Netherlands and Germany, while focusing on Strategic and Innovation projects for the European region.
Ben brings over 25 years of leadership and general management experience, with strong operational and technological expertise in manufacturing and high-tech global environments, such as at Umicore, a multinational materials technology company, and Redwood Materials, a US startup in battery recycling and EV battery solutions.
Ben holds a PhD in Inorganic Chemistry from the University of Louvain and an MBA from Vlerick Business School.
