Europe: Koen Coppenholle took over as the new Chief Executive of Cembureau on 1 July 2012. He follows Dr Jean-Marie Chandelle, who retired at the end of June 2012.
Following a distinguished legal career, Koen Coppenholle has been Head of European Affairs for ArcelorMittal in Brussels since November 2007. Between September 2000 and November 2007, he was Senior Counsel European Affairs with General Electric Europe in Brussels. Coppenholle joined the Cembureau team on 2 April 2012 to help to ensure a smooth transition.
Jean-Marie Chandelle has held the position of Chief Executive of Cembureau since 1996. A qualified lawyer, with a Master of Law and a PhD, Chandelle has held numerous positions in his native Belgium and abroad.