Management
Aperam Recycling is led by an experienced executive management team committed to operational excellence, health & safety, sustainability and strict corporate governance.
Jan Hofmann – Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Aperam Recycling and Services & Solutions Americas.
Jan Hofmann brings two decades of global leadership and transformation experience in the stainless steel industry, with responsibilities spanning Europe, Asia and the Americas. Having served in senior executive roles across strategy, operations and sustainability, Jan is dedicated to advancing the “One Aperam” vision and establishing Aperam Recycling as a leading value creator.
Before joining Aperam in 2021, Jan spent nine years at Outokumpu, where he served as a member of the leadership team in various management positions. Prior to that, he was VP Business Development at thyssenkrupp’s Stainless Steel division.
At Aperam, he has held positions including CEO of the Recycling & Renewables division, Chief Sustainability Officer of the Group, COO of the Services & Solutions division and CEO of the global tubes business.
Paulo Novaes – Chief Operation Officer (COO), Aperam Recycling
Paulo Novaes drives the strategic transformation of Aperam Recycling. Starting his career as a metallurgical engineer at Aperam South America (former Acesita), he presents 30 years of industry experience. In these years Paulo has shaped the company’s evolution firsthand – from Arcelor to ArcelorMittal, and the Aperam spin-off in 2011.
With a Master’s degree in corrosion and a second in Business Administration (MBA), and recent positions as Aperam CTO, following his previous tenure as COO of Aperam South America, he brings a wealth of expertise to the table.
At Aperam Recycling Paulo works closely with local teams to develop and implement actions to increase the company’s operational excellence with a conviction to shape the future of the industry sustainably.
Daniela Hoffmann – Head of Human Resources, Aperam Recycling and S&S Americas
Hoffmann serves as Head of Human Resources for Aperam Recycling and Services & Solutions (S&S) Americas. In this dual capacity, her ambition is to build a resilient, transparent and fair workplace, implementing equal pay and diversity frameworks to expand strategic talent development across our business units.
With nearly a decade of HR leadership across thyssenkrupp Steel Europe and comvendo GmbH, she possesses extensive expertise in talent development, strategic transformation, and executive management. She has successfully led cross-functional performance projects, established corporate development academies, structured succession planning frameworks, and delivered executive coaching up to director level. Her background demonstrates a strong capability to align day-to-day HR operations with broad organizational change and strategic business goals.
Leanne Horvath – Chief Financial Officer Aperam Recycling EMEA & APAC
Leanne Horvath provides strategic direction and oversees the financial operations of Aperam Recycling’s business units in Europe, and Asia. Her expertise spans global circularity initiatives, business diversification, product development, and divestments.
With over 15 years of specialized experience in controlling and financial management in different Controlling and Finance roles in Aperam Recycling, Leanne brings a deep understanding of market dynamics, business analytics, and operational performance drivers. She achieved her accountancy qualifications in 2016, following the start of her finance and metal recycling career in 2009, where she developed a strong foundation through combined academic study and hands-on operational roles.
Leanne’s leadership philosophy blends strong financial discipline with commercial insight and a culture of continuous improvement. She is passionate about leveraging data, trends, and analytics to challenge assumptions, mitigate risks, and empower teams to drive sustainable value creation across Aperam Recycling.
Thorsten Zimmermann – Chief Financial Officer, Aperam Recycling North America and Advanced Metals (ELG Utica Alloys)
Prior to his appointment, Thorsten led Aperam’s Investor Relations and M&A team, bringing extensive experience in capital allocation, strategic growth, and corporate development. In his current role, he is tasked with executing the division’s strategic plan in the region, align it culturally with Aperam and maximize corporate synergies with Universal Stainless & Alloy Products.
Before he joined the Aperam group Thorsten served as Investor Relations Manager at Lanxess and has accumulated experience in the sector as Director Metals & Mining Research for HSBC Bank, bringing extensive industry experience to the table.