New leadership team at Eurobitume
Sergio Bovo, CEO of Alma Petroli, is the new President of Eurobitume after he was elected at the association’s recent Spring General Meeting, which was held on 15 April 2026.
Other leadership team appointments confirmed at that meeting were:
- Johanna Andréasson, the Group Strategy Manager at Nynas AB, appointed Vice President
- Jean-Nicolas Desprez, the Bitumen Regional Technology Manager (Europe & South Africa) at Shell, re-elected as Treasurer.
Having served as Eurobitume Vice President for the previous 12 months, Sergio Bovo took over as President from Fabrice Blanc and will serve a one-year term.
Speaking about his appointment, Sergio said:
“I am honoured to have been elected President of Eurobitume at a time when our industry is pivotal to delivering safe, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure. Bitumen plays a vital role in road construction and across a wide range of applications that support Europe’s mobility and economy. Together with our members, we will continue to drive innovation and responsible practices across the sector.”
About Eurobitume
Established in 1969, Eurobitume is the voice of the bitumen industry in Europe and aims to be the first reference for bitumen in Europe.
On behalf of its members, Eurobitume works to educate and promote the efficient, economic, effective, safe and sustainable use of refined bitumen in road, industrial and building applications.
Based on proven data, Eurobitume provides information and guidance on technical, health, safety and environmental matters, supporting best practice across the sector.
Eurobitume also creates a positive image and an adequate regulatory environment for sustained bitumen demand by communicating the product’s benefits to key audiences.
This work is enabled by our network of experts across five committees and Steering Groups, each made up of specialists from member companies and operating through an intensive work programme to deliver guidance and support for members and their customers:
- Bitumen and Sustainability Steering Group (BSSG)
- Health, Safety and the Environment (HSE) Committee
- Public Relations and Communications (PRC) Committee
- Safe Handling Sub-Committee (SHBSC)
- Technical Committee
These committees research the scientific and technical issues relating to the handling, application and long-term use of bitumen; produce relevant data for regulators; and provide expert advice and practical guidelines to inform best practice throughout the bitumen industry in Europe.
