Abralatas appoints Thais Fagury as chief executive

Abralatas, the trade body for Brazil's aluminium can industry, has appointed Thais Fagury as its new chief executive. Fagury brings nearly two decades in metal packaging and recycling policy, having previously led the Brazilian Steel Packaging Association and can-recycling group Prolata Reciclagem.

Why this mattersA new head of Brazil's aluminium-can lobby signals continued industry focus on reverse logistics and recycling policy as competitiveness debates intensify.

• Thais Fagury becomes CEO of Abralatas, the Brazilian Aluminum Can Association
• Fagury was president of the Brazilian Steel Packaging Association (Abeaço) from 2007 to 2026
• She led Prolata Reciclagem, a can-recycling body, from 2012 to 2026
• She also sits on the Fiscal Council of the Brazilian Packaging Association (ABRE)
• Her stated priorities include circularity, decarbonisation, reverse logistics and industrial competitiveness

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