A Sudbury-based Vale executive has lost his position due to restructuring.

John Pollesel will no longer serve as the director of Vale’s Base Metals division for North Atlantic operations. The company is currently undergoing a business-wide review to “position the miner for long-term success and sustainability,” according to a news release.

As part of the process, Vale is building a new organizational model that will install site-specific leads at each of its Canadian operating sites, and they will report directly to the global headquarters for Base Metals in Toronto, the release noted.

As a result, Pollesel’s role is no longer required.

“John Pollesel played a pivotal role in developing our Canadian and U.K. operations, and we wish him the best of luck in his future endeavours,” the company stated.