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Tom Uppington

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Member Board Of Directors at Aluminium Federation (ALFED)
📍 Fort William, Scotland, United Kingdom

Tom Uppington is a seasoned manufacturing executive with over 20 years of experience in asset management and operational excellence. As Managing Director of ALVANCE British Aluminium, the UKs last remaining smelter, he champions sustainable, low-carbon production. He holds a Beng Hons degree from the University of Strathclyde.

He is actively engaged in his local community of Lochaber, supporting initiatives that foster economic growth and talent retention. His work includes reopening local infrastructure like the Monessie Gorge suspension bridge and backing the regeneration of Fort Williams town centre to benefit residents and businesses.

He has represented UK industry at 10 Downing Street, highlighting the importance of international partnerships for national growth.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Member Board Of Directors
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Fort William, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Sustainable Manufacturing
Leads the UK's last aluminium smelter, which operates on hydro-electric power, and frequently discusses the company's commitment to low-carbon production and reducing its carbon footprint.
Local Economic Growth
As a board member of the Lochaber Chamber of Commerce, he actively supports local town regeneration, believing a thriving community is key to attracting and retaining industrial talent.
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Career

Work history

4-2022 - 6-2024
Member Board Of Directors
Aluminium Federation (ALFED)
2-2022 - 3-2024
Lochaber Chamber of Commerce Board Member
Lochaber Chamber of Commerce
6-2020
Managing Director
ALVANCE Aluminium Group
8-2019 - 6-2020
General Manager
ALVANCE Aluminium Group
3-2017 - 8-2019
Director of Power Operations
SIMEC Lochaber Power/Liberty British Aluminium
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Education
1989 - 1993
Beng Hons
University of Strathclyde
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