Nyrstar appoints Matt Hadfield as Group Chief Executive Officer

Budel-Dorplein, 3 November 2026 – Nyrstar, an international producer of industrial and critical metals, today announces the appointment of Matt Hadfield as Group Chief Executive Officer, with immediate effect.

Matt previously held the position of Nyrstar’s Chief Transformation Officer and was Head of Metals and Minerals Assets in Trafigura’s Operating Assets Division. Nyrstar’s European leadership team and Wendy McMillan, CEO of Nyrstar Australia, will report to Matt.

Guido Janssen has stepped down as Group CEO after leading Nyrstar for the past four years and will take on the role of Chief Technology Officer, focusing on the technology priorities that are key to Nyrstar’s transformation.

Jiri Zrust, Global Head of Operating Assets, Trafigura, said:

“Matt brings extensive experience of the metals industry, deep knowledge of Nyrstar’s operations and expertise in leading complex change. The metals Nyrstar produces are essential to economic, military and national security, and the transformation of its operations is a strategic priority for Trafigura as its owner. Matt is well placed to drive this transformation, with the aim of recovering additional critical raw materials, driving technological improvements and securing the long-term competitiveness of the business.

“On behalf of the Trafigura Board and Executive Committee, I would like to thank Guido for his leadership and commitment to Nyrstar over the past 25 years, including leading the company for the past four years. We are pleased that Nyrstar will continue to benefit from his technical expertise as CTO.”

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About Nyrstar

Nyrstar, headquartered in the Netherlands, is a leading international producer of industrial and critical minerals and metals essential to the energy transition, high-technology applications and regional security. With a market‑leading position in zinc and lead, the company operates interlinked smelting and related facilities across Europe and Australia, employing more than 3,000 people.

Nyrstar’s operating business is wholly owned by Trafigura, a leading global commodities group providing critical resources to the world. Visit www.nyrstar.com.