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Alcoa appoints new members to executive leadership team

Alcoa Corp. recently appointed two members to its executive leadership team, effective in February.

Kelly Thomas will serve as chief commercial officer and executive vice president effective Feb. 14. She previously served in various management positions. Before joining Alcoa, she was vice president of finance at Vista Metals Corp. and chief operating officer of Electronic Recyclers International.

In her new role, she will lead all commercial strategies across Alcoa’s global bauxite, alumina and aluminum markets.

Renato Bacchi will serve as executive vice president and chief strategy officer, effective Feb. 1. He has held various leadership positions with the company and previously served as senior vice president of corporate development and treasurer.

In his new role, Bacchi will oversee global strategy, corporate and business development, energy, non-operated joint ventures, and the company’s Transformation business.

“These two experienced aluminum industry professionals will be important additions to our executive leadership team as we advance our strategic priorities and the work that we’re undertaking in alignment with our vision to reinvent the aluminum industry for a sustainable future,” Alcoa President and CEO Roy Harvey said.

Thomas and Bacchi will report directly to Harvey.

Tim Reyes, Alcoa executive vice president and chief commercial officer, retires effective Feb. 1.

Melina Druga

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