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Kaiser Aluminum Corporation Announces Appointment of Michael C. Arnold and Kevin W. Williams to its Board of Directors
FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., Sept. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (NASDAQ:KALU) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed
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[{"type":"text","content":"FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., Sept. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (NASDAQ:KALU) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Michael C. Arnold and Kevin W. Williams to serve as independent directors. Mr. Arnold was the President and Chief Executive Officer of Ryerson Inc., a metal processor and distributor, until he retired in 2015, and Mr. Williams serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of GAA Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management, a third party logistics and supply chain management company, and one of the country’s largest African American owned businesses. “As highly respected leaders with a deep understanding of manufacturing and supply chain management, we are excited to have Mike and Kevin join the board,” said Jack A. Hockema, Executive Chairman. “Mike brings extensive manufacturing and supply chain expertise in the metals industry in addition to public company board expertise, presently serving as lead independent director of AGCO Corporation. Kevin also brings extensive experience in manufacturing and supply chain expertise across Kaiser’s served markets with deep experience in the automotive industry. Both Mike and Kevin’s experience, perspectives and insight will be valuable additions to our board.” About Mr. Michael C. Arnold Prior to joining Ryerson Inc., Mr. Arnold held various senior management positions with The Timken Company from 1979 to 2010, including Executive Vice President; President, Bearings and Power Transmission Group; President, Industrial Group; Vice President, Bearings and Business Process Advancement; Director, Bearings and Business Process Advancement; and Director, Manufacturing and Technology, Europe, Africa and West Asia (Europe). Mr. Arnold holds a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a Master’s degree in sales and marketing from University of Akron. About Mr. Kevin W. Williams Prior to joining GAA Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management, Mr. Williams served as President and Managing Director of General Motors of Canada Limited and Vice President and General Manager, Global Service and Parts Operations of General Motors Company. Mr. Williams also held several other senior global roles at GM including chairman, president and managing director of GM de Mexico, Central America and the Cayman Islands; and global executive director of supp...