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Geert Olbrechts was appointed Umicore’s Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President of the new Business Group Specialty Materials in August 2023. Here Geert talks to us about his new role, the achievements he’s most proud of over the past…
As China becomes a hub for the growing international fuel cell vehicle market, Umicore is getting ready to meet demand with a new greenfield plant in Changshu. This new plant is expected to become the world’s largest fuel cell catalyst production…
Young people have big dreams, so the ambition to work in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) should never feel out of reach. Three female Umicore colleagues recently lent their voice to a call for more girls to fulfil their…
Wannes Peferoen is Umicore’s Chief Finance Officer since October 2022. Wannes shares his experience as one of the first management trainees joining Umicore back in 2005, his tips for today’s young hopefuls, his team’s key achievements in 2023,…
Umicore invites its shareholders to participate in its ordinary and special shareholders’ meetings which will be held on Thursday April 25th, 2024 at 5 PM CEST at the Umicore offices.
Umicore has published its Integrated Annual Report: Driving transformation for the future, providing a comprehensive overview of the Group’s strategic, financial, operational and ESG (environmental, social and governance) performance over the year…
As part of Umicore’s digital transformation, we seek to enhance the efficiency of workflows for our laboratory technicians using Internet of Things (IoT) technology.
Physiological safety is the cornerstone of a thriving workplace. It’s about having a space where everyone feels safe to express thoughts, concerns, ask questions and take risks without fear.
At Umicore, safety is more than a priority; it's a way of thinking. With ‘Zero Harm’ as a pillar of our Let’s Go for Zero ambitions, we aim to minimize the impact of our operations on the environment and society, as well as ensuring the wellbeing…
Umicore continued to deliver strong cash flows and margins in a tough year, while significantly stepping up investments for future growth.
In a Joint Statement issued on the 13th February 2024, a coalition of European associations underline the need for renewed focus on deepening the EU Single Market.
You never know where an idea might take you. When Amaury van Trappen de Buggenoms, a young renewable energy entrepreneur, reached out Umicore’s CEO Mathias Miedreich with a proposal to shadow him for a week, he was surprised to receive a quick…
