CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER

Ms. Besnard-Corblet joined Sibelco in 2021 as Chief Legal Officer and is a member of the Executive Committee. Ms. Sandrine started her career in private practice at the French law firm Gide, Loyrette & Nouel and decided, after a few years, to move to an in-house position to be part of the business decision-making process. She has held various attorney positions at Levi Strauss & Co., from European and Global Intellectual Property Counsel to Emerging Markets Associate GC, and finally EMEA General Counsel as of 2004.

FAMILY PHYSICIAN

Dr. Steve North is a rural family physician specializing in addiction and adolescent medicine at Mountain Community Health Partnership in Bakersville, NC. From 2019 to 2024, he was Vice President of Medical Strategy for Eleanor Health, an outpatient substance use disorder program focused on harm reduction and virtual care. He founded and directs Health-e-Schools, a telemedicine program that has grown from three schools in 2011 to serving over 72,000 students across 130 schools in North Carolina. His work in telemedicine earned the American Telemedicine Association’s President’s Award for Health, Quality, and Innovation in 2014.

Dr. North previously served as Medical Director for Mission Virtual Care, integrating virtual health services into Mission Health, North Carolina’s sixth-largest health system. A leader in telehealth research, he has contributed to national guidelines and serves on the boards of Advocates for Youth, Impact Health, and The Toe River Health District. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and his medical doctorate from the University of North Carolina, completing his Family Medicine Residency, Adolescent Medicine Fellowship, and MPH at the University of Rochester.

COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND CSR LEADER

Carrie Reeder is a seasoned community relations consultant and an active leader in corporate social responsibility (CSR). With over 15 years of experience, she has developed and led CSR and stakeholder engagement strategies that drive measurable impact in communities across the U.S. and internationally. Her expertise lies in fostering meaningful partnerships between corporations and communities, ensuring sustainable and positive change.

Most recently, Carrie served as Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility and Community Affairs at Albemarle Corporation, where she led the company’s global community engagement strategy and helped shape its corporate identity within the communities it serves. In this role, she also served as President of the Albemarle Foundation, overseeing philanthropic initiatives. Prior to Albemarle, she led environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives at U.S. Bank and directed global corporate social responsibility at Collins Aerospace. She also spent nearly a decade at PwC, managing marketing, communications, and community engagement across the Southeast region.

Carrie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. She is based in Charlotte, North Carolina, where she lives with her husband and daughter.

Small Business Owner and Real Estate Investor

Wayne is a seasoned small business owner and international real estate investor with a dynamic professional background in entrepreneurial ventures and investment consulting. He currently serves as General Manager of The Eagle Consulting and Holding Company, LLC, and has previously led multiple ventures including Eagle Commercial Roofing and Western Carolina Solar. His career has spanned key roles in marketing, technical advising, and education within the construction and solar industries.

Fluent in both English and conversational Spanish, Wayne brings a global perspective to his work through past immersion studies in Antigua, Guatemala, and active participation in international philanthropy. He has volunteered with youth mentorship and facility construction at Hogar Luz, Vida y Amor, an orphanage in Latin America.

Locally, Wayne is a member of the Spruce Pine Town Council and a strong advocate for nonprofit initiatives and entrepreneurial education. His cross-sector experience, from hands-on trades to investment strategy, allows him to bridge community development with global insight.

Michael M. Adler is the immediate past United States Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium where he served with distinction during the Biden Administration. Adler was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Adler Group, Inc., one of South Florida’s largest real estate companies where he played a significant role in the growth and development of South Florida as a major center for international trade.

Adler Group, Inc., formed in 1978, offers services in real estate development, construction, brokerage and leasing and property management. Adler had significant mixed use multifamily development projects and commercial real estate holdings throughout the Southeastern United States. He is a civic and community leader and has held key leadership roles in many charities and non-profit organizations. Adler served as Chairman of Mount Sinai Medical Center where he sat on the Board of Trustees, President of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation where he was able to serve as a representative at the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations and was former Vice Chairman of Florida International University’s Board of Trustees. Adler is a long-standing resident of Miami and has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Miami.

Vice President, Capital Projects – Americas, Sibelco

Mr. Fourie  joined Sibelco in July 2024 as Vice president Capital Projects for the Americas. Mr. Fourie has a strong track record of delivering business growth through capital projects, implementing business turnarounds, and creating value through M&A.  

Before coming to Sibelco, Mr. Fourie held an executive role as Chief Capital Projects Officer at Albemarle, a leading producer of lithium and bromine. At Albemarle, Mr. Fourie led the company’s capital projects during a period of rapid and transformative growth. Prior to that, he held VP-level roles at BHP, the world’s largest mining company and a leading producer of iron ore, copper, metallurgical coal, and nickel, as well as at Barrick Gold, a sector-leading gold and copper producer.  

Mr. Fourie holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering as well as an advanced degree Applied Mathematics. He also holds a Master of Business Administration from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He speaks English and Afrikaans, as well as conversational German and Dutch.

PRESIDENT

Brittni Nereim joined Sibelco in 2024 as the Director of Sustainability for the Americas businesses and is the President of the Sibelco Spruce Pine Foundation. Mrs. Nereim has nearly a twenty year career in corporate sustainability strategy and corporate citizenship. She held various global positions in the consumer goods and retail industries, where she was asked to be the Sr. Director of Sustainability for Walmart Inc globally and, then, the Vice President of Sustainability for Ahold Delhaize USA. Mrs. Nereim built an impactful career advising Fortune 100 companies on environmental impact, social and community initiatives, and governance, positioning companies to make a lasting positive impact for various stakeholder groups.

Mrs. Nereim built a career around her personal passions after completing her studies. She holds an MBA and MS, Sustainability from the W.P. Carey School of Business and the School of Sustainability, at Arizona State University. Mrs. Nereim’s work has taken her around the world to serve the needs of diverse communities. Mrs. Nereim and her husband have four children and reside in the Charlotte, NC area.

TREASURER & SECRETARY

Francisco San Martin joined Sibelco in March 2023 as VP Transformation NAM, and subsequently as VP Finance Americas. He holds Civil and Industrial Engineering degrees from the Universidad De Chile, and an MBA from Northwestern University. He resides with his family in Charlotte, NC.

Foundation Coordinator

Nichole Greene joined Sibelco in 2023 as a Business Service Representative, Human Resources and is now the Foundation Coordinator of the Sibelco Spruce Pine Foundation. She supports the Foundation’s mission to rebuild and strengthen local communities by fostering partnerships, managing initiatives, and amplifying outreach efforts.

Nichole is an experienced professional with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, focused in Organizational Leadership and Management from Greensboro College. With a dynamic background in human resources, education, and non-profit coordination, Nichole blends strategic planning, community engagement, and team leadership to deliver high-impact outcomes for organizations and the communities they serve.

Nichole’s expertise spans coordinating large-scale events, managing education programs, leading volunteer-driven initiatives, and advising student-led business organizations like Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), where she guided students to state-level success. Her prior roles in HR management, teacher development, and organizational compliance reinforce her ability to manage complex operations with precision and care.

With a passion for empowering people and building systems that work, Nichole brings value to any business or foundation focused on strategic coordination, efficient management, and meaningful community impact.

Nichole has four children and currently resides in Spruce Pine, NC area.