Most recently, Fenger served as corporate vice president and general manager of Elkem AS’ foundry market division. In that position and as senior vice president of Elkem’s materials division, he holds full responsibility for its silicon business and other metals businesses throughout the world. Fenger also served with Deloitte & Touche LLP as director of international business consulting and with Allied Resource Corporation.

Dr. Heinz C. Schimmelbusch, chief executive officer of Timminco, said: Mr. Fenger’s performance in restructuring Timminco’s magnesium business, formerly our primary operating division, exhibited his strong managerial skills and operating experience. He will significantly increase the depth of our management team.