AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group N.V. has appointed Mr. Jackson M. Dunckel as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective 1 February 2016. Mr. Dunckel succeeds Ms. Amy Ard, who will resign effective 31 January 2016, to pursue other professional opportunities. Mr. Mike Connor, head of controlling at AMG, has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller effective immediately. Mr. Dunckel joins AMG from the Macquarie Group Limited where he has served as Managing Director and Head of Chemicals since 2010. Prior to this, Mr. Dunckel held various senior level positions at JP Morgan Chase since 1995, including Vice President, Global Chemicals and Executive Director, Investment Banking Coverage.