Novelis, a producer of aluminum rolled products and beverage can recycling, has appointed John Gardner to the newly created position of vice president and chief sustainability officer, effective Jan. 1, 2011. He will report directly to President and Chief Operating Officer, Philip Martens, and will serve on the Novelis executive committee.

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