Before joining REAL ALLOY’s leadership team in 2015, Mr. Barr served as Vice President at Aleris Recycling Europe for two years. Between 2010 and 2012, Mr. Barr was Vice President of Aleris Extrusions and also spent two years as their European Director of Non-Metals Purchasing. Previously, Mr. Barr was Managing Director and joint owner of the automotive supplier Triplex Components and held various positions at both De La Rue and the BMW/Rover Group. He holds a Bachelor’s degree (Honors) in Business Studies from Oxford Brookes University and an Engineering Management diploma from Warwick University’s School of Manufacturing. Mr. Barr serves on the Board of the UK Aluminum Federation (ALFED) and is currently the Chief Operating Officer.