Arconic Names Chris Ayers CEO and Chairman of the Board
25 August 2023 - 10:00PM
Business Wire
Arconic Corporation (NYSE:ARNC) (“Arconic” or the “Company”)
announced today that Chris Ayers will become Chief Executive
Officer and Chair of the Board of Arconic, effective September 11,
2023. Ayers has served on Arconic’s Board of Directors for the past
seven years and held several executive positions in key businesses
within the Company’s predecessor, Alcoa, prior to his board role.
Current Arconic CEO Tim Myers will continue to serve in an advisory
capacity as Arconic’s Lead Outside Director of the Board.
“Having been actively involved in this Company both as a board
member for several years and in leading businesses from an
operational standpoint prior to that, I have witnessed the
remarkable agility and potential Arconic has to offer,” said Ayers.
“I’d like to thank Tim for his tremendous commitment to the
Company, particularly in successfully leading Arconic through the
uncertainty of the past several years. I’m excited to lead Arconic
as we move forward in this next chapter.”
Myers, who became Arconic’s first CEO as a standalone company in
2020, said, “I could not be prouder of what the Arconic team has
accomplished, and it has been a privilege and an honor to lead this
great Company. I’m extremely excited about the energy and
leadership Chris brings to the role and look forward to his many
contributions to the Company.”
Apollo Partner Gareth Turner said, “Chris brings extensive
institutional knowledge and industry experience to this role, and
we are confident he is the right leader for the Company’s exciting
next chapter. We would also like to thank Tim for his leadership
and continued commitment to the Company as Lead Outside Director of
the Board.”
Ayers brings more than 25 years of executive experience in the
metals industry to Arconic, with a strong focus on aerospace
markets. Prior to serving on Arconic’s Board of Directors, Ayers
was President and Chief Executive Officer of WireCo WorldGroup,
Inc., from 2013 through 2017. He joined Alcoa in February 2010 as
its Chief Operating Officer of the Cast, Forged and Extruded
Products businesses and served as Executive Vice President of Alcoa
Inc. and President of its Global Primary Products Group from 2011
to 2013. Ayers held several executive positions at Precision
Castparts Corporation (PCC) from 1999 to 2008 and has served on the
board of Universal Stainless and Alloy Products, Inc., among other
companies. Ayers began his career at Pratt & Whitney, the
aircraft division of United Technologies Corporation.
About Arconic Corporation
Arconic Corporation, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,
is a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate, and extrusions, as
well as innovative architectural products, that advance the ground
transportation, aerospace, building and construction, industrial
and packaging end markets. For more information:
www.arconic.com.
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Arconic Contacts Shane Rourke (412) 315-2984
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