Alcoa makes changes to leadership staff

Alcoa Corp. recently made changes to its executive leadership team, effective Feb. 1.

The changes are intended to improve the company’s focus on operational excellence, cost, and innovation.

“This restructuring will ensure continued improvement and focus on Alcoa’s strategies to operate as a low-cost, margin-focused, sustainable producer,” Alcoa President and CEO Roy Harvey said. “The plan is fully aligned with our Company’s purpose and vision to reinvent the aluminum industry, and it will integrate the corporate strategy team with our innovative and breakthrough technologies.”

William F. Oplinger, the current executive vice president (EVP) and CFO, will become EVP and Chief Operations Officer. Oplinger has been Alcoa’s chief financial officer since 2016. He previously was Chief Operating Officer of Alcoa’s Global Primary Products division and was executive vice president and CFO of Alcoa’s former parent company.

Molly Beerman, the senior vice president and controller, will be EVP and CFO and will oversee Alcoa’s Information Technology and Automation Solutions team.

Renato Bacchi, the current EVP and Chief Strategy Officer, will become EVP and Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer and will oversee research and development.

Benjamin D. Kahrs, EVP and chief innovation officer, and John D. Slaven, EVP and Chief Operations Officer, will be leaving the company.