Michael Bless Century Aluminum Company CEO Rating

Century Aluminum Company CEO Michael Bless Bio

Mr. Michael A. Bless, also known as Mike, has been the Chief Executive Officer and President at Century Aluminum Company since November 2011 and served as its Interim Chief Financial Officer since February 2015. Mr. Bless served as the Principal Financial Officer of Century Aluminum Company since December 2, 2016. Previously, Mr. Bless served as Chief Financial Officer of Century Aluminum Co. from January 23, 2006 to November 2011. Mr. Bless served as an Acting Chief Executive Officer, Acting President of Century Aluminum Company from November 2011 to February 7, 2012. Mr. Bless served as Executive Vice President at Century Aluminum Co since January 2006 and January 23, 2006 respectively. Mr. Bless served as Principal Accounting Officer of Century Aluminum Company. Mr. Bless served as the Managing Director of M. Safra & Co. from February 2005 to January 2006. Mr. Bless served as an Executive Vice President, finance and Chief Financial Officer of Maxtor Corporation from August 23, 2004 to October 14, 2004 and was responsible for the finance, accounting, treasury, investor relations and information technology functions. Mr. Bless served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Rockwell Automation, Inc. from June 2001 to January 5, 2004 and where he joined in 1997. Mr. Bless served as Vice President of Rockwell Automation from February 2001 to June 2001, Vice President, Finance of Rockwell Automation Control Systems from June 1999 to June 2001 and Vice President, Corporate Development and Planning of Rockwell Automation. During his tenure there, he served as vice president, corporate development and planning and as vice president, finance (controller), of Rockwell Automation Controls Systems, Rockwell's largest operating unit. He has been a Director at CNA Financial Corporation since October 13, 2017. He has been a Director of Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. since May 16, 2017. He was instrumental in the development and implementation of a program which resulted in a reduced cost structure and improved profitability as well as a broader growth platform for Maxtor Corp. Mr. Bless spent 10 years in investment banking, working for Merrill Lynch and Dillon, Read & Co. in a variety of areas, including M&A, equities, fixed income and restructurings. He has been a Director at Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. since May 16, 2017. He has been a Director at Century Aluminum Company since December 4, 2012. Mr. Bless serves on the Board of Directors for Midwest Region for Boys & Girls Club of America. Mr. Bless has an AB Degree from Princeton University.

Century Aluminum Company CEO Michael Bless At a Glance

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