Leadership Transition at Mersen

Mersen, an expert in electrical power and advanced materials, announced a significant change in its leadership. The company's Board of Directors appointed Salvador Lamas as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective May 2026, succeeding Luc Themelin. Salvador Lamas, currently the Chief Operating Officer, brings 30 years of international experience from companies like Valeo and Areva T&D.

Since joining Mersen in 2021, Lamas has spearheaded the growth of the Electrical Power business unit. His efforts have accelerated progress in both traditional markets and emerging sectors such as energy storage and EV infrastructure. Themelin will transition to non-executive Chairman of the Board, taking over from Olivier Legrain.

The leadership transition aims to sustain Mersen's strategic goals. Lamas expressed his commitment to furthering Mersen’s growth utilizing the company's solid foundation and dedicated workforce.