Rakan Rahbani appointed new Executive Director of Aurubis Bulgaria AD

Rakan Rahbani has been appointed Executive Director of Aurubis Bulgaria AD, a leading company with structural importance for the national economy, part of the global non-ferrous metals provider Aurubis AG. He will assume the role on October 1, 2025.

Rakan Rahbani (41) has been with Aurubis AG since 2018, most recently in the role of Director of Strategic Cross-Functional Projects based Hamburg, Germany. Prior to joining Aurubis AG, he held several managerial positions with Glencore and Russell Mineral Equipment. His broad international experience includes projects in Canada, Europe, Australia, South Africa, Central Asia, and the Middle East. Rakan Rahbani holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from McGill University, Montreal, Canada, and has further specialized in mineral processing, business development, and corporate finance.

“I am honored by the trust of Aurubis’ Executive Board for this new role. Aurubis Bulgaria is a cornerstone of the Group’s success. The Pirdop-Zlatitsa site has  great potential. My aim is to act as a catalyst for productivity and innovation, working alongside our dedicated and experienced team on site”, Rahbani said. “Together we will continue to strengthen our safety culture and commitment to sustainability. Our mid-term focus is the successful accomplishment of the “Investments for Progress. Bulgaria 2027” program”.

Tim Kurth, who has led the company for the last 11 years, will focus on his international role. Tim Kurth has been Chief Operating Officer of Aurubis AG since 2024 and will remain with Aurubis Bulgaria as Chairman of the Board of Directors.

“I am confident that with Rakan Rahbani at the helm, Aurubis Bulgaria will reinforce its sustainable development and build on the achievements. With his solid international experience, Rahbani will guide the company with vision and passion. We worked together on projects in Bulgaria, and I look forward to continuing this collaboration. Bulgaria remains in my heart,” Tim Kurth said.

The new Board of Directors of Aurubis Bulgaria AD consists of Rakan Rahbani, Tim Kurth, and Dimo Kirilov, elected to a three-year term at the General Assembly of Shareholders on September 19, 2025.

Aurubis Bulgaria AD operates the copper plant near Pirdop and Zlatitsa and is a leading exporter and importer of structural importance for the Bulgarian economy. The company is now implementing EUR 400 million investment program aimed at increasing refined (cathode) copper production capacity, in-house renewables, energy efficiency, and enhancement of environmental performane.

The company is part of Aurubis AG. a leading global provider of non-ferrous metals and one of the world’s largest copper recyclers. Aurubis AG shares are part of the Prime Standard Segment of the German Stock Exchange and are listed in the MDAX, the Global Challenges Index (GCX), and the STOXX Europe 600.