Umicore unveils roadmap to 2028
On March 27th 2025, Umicore CEO Bart Sap and the Executive Leadership Team shared the key outcomes of the Battery Materials strategy review and Umicore’s roadmap to 2028. Focus is redirected on reinforcing our leadership in the foundation businesses and further unlocking their strong cash generation potential, while setting up Battery Cathode Materials for value recovery.
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Maximize cash generation from foundation businesses and recover value in Battery Cathode Materials
Bart Sap will elaborate on how we will leverage Umicore’s core strengths and business model while introducing new strategic imperatives. He will explain how this will allow to maximize the cash generation potential in our foundation businesses and to recover value in Battery Cathode Materials.
Solid mid-term plan towards value recovery
Within the new segment Battery Materials Solutions, Bart Sap will provide more insights in the strategic path towards value creation in Battery Cathode Materials and an update on recent developments in battery recycling.
Faster, Stronger, Longer
Jensen Verhelle will provide more insights in how Catalysis will maximize business value throughout the mobility transformation: faster, stronger, longer. He will explain how Umicore is ideally positioned to maximize cash and quality of earnings over the long run in the mature automotive catalyst market, and provide insights in promising growth opportunities in fuel cell catalysts.
Strengthening solid leadership position
Geert Olbrechts will explain how we will enhance our leadership in the Recycling activity through pioneering the flowsheet of the future.
Capturing attractive growth opportunities while enhancing performance
Veerle Slenders will explain how Umicore will valorize its strong position in Electro-Optic Materials and Metal Deposition Solutions while improving performance in Cobalt and Specialty Materials.
Rigorous capital deployment and solid cash generation
Wannes Peferoen will financially consolidate the day and speak to the strong focus on rigorous capital deployment and performance management. He will outline how this will allow to generate strong profitability and lead to solid cash generation.
