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    William F. Oplinger

    President and Chief Executive Officer at Alcoa Corp
    Board
    Since September 24, 2023
    Age
    58 years
    Tenure
    Joined AA in 2000 and progressed through multiple leadership roles including financial analysis, investor relations, CFO, COO, and ultimately became President and CEO on September 24, 2023.

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    About

    William F. Oplinger is 58 years old as of February 2025, marking a seasoned background in the aluminum industry with an extensive history at AA. While details about his educational background are not provided, his professional journey highlights a strong foundation in financial and operational leadership.

    He began his career at AA in 2000, taking on roles that spanned financial analysis, investor relations, and key positions in the Global Primary Products division. Over the years, he steadily rose through the ranks, serving as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer before assuming the role of President and Chief Executive Officer on 09-24-2023.

    Throughout his tenure, his leadership has been instrumental in restructuring and optimizing operations within the upstream aluminum business. His strategic initiatives have focused on establishing centers of excellence across mining, refining, and smelting, underscoring his commitment to innovation and sustainability in the industry.

    $AA Performance Under William F. Oplinger

    Past Roles

    Organization Role Date Range Details
    Alcoa Corporation (AA) Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer February 2023 – September 2023 Role ended due to promotion
    Alcoa Corporation (AA) Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer November 2016 – January 2023 Role transitioned as part of corporate restructuring
    ParentCo (Alcoa Inc.) Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer April 1, 2013 – November 2016 Held prior to the separation from AA
    ParentCo (Alcoa Inc.) Various Roles in Financial Analysis, Planning & Investor Relations N/A Included principal positions in the Global Primary Products division: Controller, Operational Excellence Director, CFO, and COO
    Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation Engineering, Marketing Management, and Business Planning Positions N/A Held during early career in engineering and management roles
    Emerson Electric Co. Engineering, Marketing Management, and Business Planning Positions N/A Held during early career in engineering and management roles

    External Roles

    Organization Role Date Range Details
    Ridgeline Royalties Advisory Board Member N/A Supplier of royalty and stream financing for miners of certain metals

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Base Salary$862,258AnnualBase salary earnings for 2023
    Savings Plan Matching Contribution$19,800As per contribution patternEmployer match of 100% of employee contributions up to 6% of base salary to the 401(k) plan
    Deferred Compensation Plan Matching Contribution$0N/ANo contributions were made to the deferred compensation plan
    Employer Retirement Income Contributions (ERIC)$9,900N/A3% of eligible compensation contributed to the 401(k) plan
    Deferred Compensation Plan ERIC$28,725N/A3% of eligible compensation exceeding the IRS limit contributed to the deferred compensation plan
    Other Payments and Benefits$0N/ANo additional payments or benefits reported

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023

    No information available on performance compensation for 2023