Alcoa Names Chief External Affairs Officer

Core Insights - Alcoa Corporation has appointed Emily Olson as Executive Vice President and Chief External Affairs Officer, effective April 6, 2026, to enhance its global external affairs and communications strategy [1] - Olson brings over 20 years of experience in capital-intensive industries, having previously held leadership roles at Vale Base Metals and Freeport-McMoRan, and has a strong background in government relations and sustainability [1] - The appointment aims to align Alcoa's external engagement with its business priorities and long-term strategy, as stated by Alcoa President and CEO William F. Oplinger [1] Company Overview - Alcoa Corporation is a global leader in alumina and aluminum products, with a vision to build a legacy of excellence for future generations [2] - The company emphasizes a values-based approach that includes integrity, operational excellence, care for people, and courageous leadership [2] Recent Developments - Alcoa's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share, to be paid on March 26, 2026, to stockholders of record as of March 10, 2026 [2] - Alcoa of Australia has agreed with the Australian Federal Government to modernize the approvals framework for its mining activities, supporting a Strategic Assessment of current and future mining areas through to 2045 [2]