Hugo Villeneuve
Hugo Villeneuve is a senior executive with over 20 years of experience in mining, project management and strategic leadership. As Vice President—Special Projects at ArcelorMittal Mining Canada (AMMC), Hugo leads a strategic investment portfolio of several hundred million dollars to decarbonize the company’s value chain and modernize its operations.
Managing a team of 32 industry experts, Hugo is leading initiatives to reduce ArcelorMittal Mining Canada’s CO2 emissions by 25% by 2030 and shift production towards direct reduction (DR) pellets. Member of the AMMC Executive Committee, he contributes to the development of the corporate strategy and to the optimization of its organizational performance.
His scope of work extends beyond project management, including risk assessment and performance optimization. His experience in portfolio management and in the implementation of advanced technologies positions him as a key player on ArcelorMittal’s journey towards sustainable and innovative mining and mineral processing practices.