CRU appoints new Vice President North America to its Base & Battery Metals team

14 September, 2023: Today, CRU, the global commodities business intelligence company, announces the appointment of Frank Nikolic as its new Vice President, North America, within its Base & Battery Metals team.

In this newly created role, Frank will be responsible for providing thought leadership and industry guidance, drawing on the team’s extensive data and industry expertise across its commodity portfolio. He will have a particular focus on the energy transition and how firms should respond over the next decade to navigate the challenges and maximize the strategic opportunities it creates.

This appointment is the latest in a string of senior hires by CRU as it continues to grow its Base & Battery Metals expertise.

Prior to joining CRU, Frank spent over two decades in various leadership roles at both INCO and Vale, including managing commercial operations, market intelligence, strategic planning and commercial digital transformation.

Frank joins us at what is undoubtedly a critical time for the Base Metals sector; decarbonisation, economic volatility and geopolitical tensions are redefining the future for mined commodities. Frank has exceptionally deep sectoral expertise that will be crucial in helping us support clients as they seek to navigate these issues, and future proof themselves for tomorrow.

Simon Morris Head of Base Metals, CRU

It’s clear that CRU is committed to its mission of becoming the industry’s premier data and market intelligence provider. I am excited to take part in this journey and to play a role in reaching this shared goal. The last couple of years have brought unprecedented levels of change across the sector. Change will continue and our space is becoming increasingly uncertain and dynamic. I am thrilled to be taking this forward-looking role where I can build intelligence partnerships with our clients and leverage the world-class data and analytics of CRU to help them position for the future.

Frank Nikolic Vice President - North America, CRU

About CRU

CRU offers unrivalled business intelligence on the global metals, mining and fertilizer industries through its unique market analysis, price assessments, emissions analysis, consultancy and events. As a result, CRU delivers customers with a complete view of the worldwide commodity markets.

Since its foundation in 1969, CRU has consistently invested in primary research, robust data methodologies, and developed expert global teams.  As a result of this continued investment, and forward-looking approach, CRU provides in-depth market analysis and insights on a wide range of issues, from counsel on macro challenges such as carbon emission reductions and the circular economy, to commodity-specific demand trends and regulations. This holistic offering delivers customers access to trusted and objective data analysis for transparent decision making, alongside support on their path to sustainability and decarbonisation.

Today, CRU employs over 380 experts across 14 offices in locations including Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Australia.

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