Richard Brandtzæg
Civil Engineering
Mesta
Norway
Biography
Brandtzæg started his career as Project Manager in the ÅSV Group before joining Hydro at Karmøy in 1986. In subsequent years he held various positions within Hydro's aluminium business, including Cathode Workshop Manager, Human Resources Training and Education Manager, Technical Manager and Casthouse and Marketing Manager. In 1998-1999 he was Vice President Casthouses before serving as head of Magnesium in 2000-2001. During the period 2002-2003 he was head of Metal Products and in 2003-2006 head of Rolled Products.
Research Interest
Brandtzæg started his career as Project Manager in the ÅSV Group before joining Hydro at Karmøy in 1986. In subsequent years he held various positions within Hydro's aluminium business, including Cathode Workshop Manager, Human Resources Training and Education Manager, Technical Manager and Casthouse and Marketing Manager. In 1998-1999 he was Vice President Casthouses before serving as head of Magnesium in 2000-2001. During the period 2002-2003 he was head of Metal Products and in 2003-2006 head of Rolled Products.