RusAl announces appointment of non-executive directors

RusAl, Russia's mega aluminium producer that is preparing to merge with its smaller sister SUAL and the aluminium interests of Glencore, has announced the appointment of two independent non-executive directors.

Philip Lader, former US ambassador to the UK, and Dr. Nigel Kenny, currently a partner at Sabre Capital International Worldwide Inc, are to join the company's board with immediate effect.

"The appointments of these high profile independent non-executive directors are part of RUSAL's ongoing programme of enhanced corporate governance," the company said.