NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alcoa (NYSE:AA) announced today that Glen G. Morrison will become
President, Alcoa Building and Construction Systems, succeeding David W.
Schlendorf, who will retire following a distinguished 39-year career
with the company. Mr. Morrison was President, Kawneer North America, a
major manufacturer of architectural aluminum building products and
systems and part of Alcoa’s Building and Construction Systems
organization.
“Glen’s leadership has been instrumental in Kawneer’s profitability and
recognition as the premium brand in North America. He is fully prepared
to lead the global business as we look to strategically grow the
business”
“Glen’s leadership has been instrumental in Kawneer’s profitability and
recognition as the premium brand in North America. He is fully prepared
to lead the global business as we look to strategically grow the
business,” said Bill Christopher, Alcoa Executive Vice President and
Group President, Alcoa Engineered Products and Solutions.
Mr. Morrison has played a vital role for Alcoa in the building and
construction industry since he joined the company in 1991 as Sales and
Marketing Director for Kawneer UK. He progressed to Marketing Director
for Alcoa Building & Construction Systems, then General Manager of the
Alcoa Architectural Products unit of Building & Construction Systems. In
2005, he was named to his most recent position as President, Kawneer
North America, which operates plants and service centers throughout the
U.S. and Canada.
Mr. Schlendorf’s 39-year career with Alcoa includes a number of
executive commercial and technical positions. He began his Alcoa career
in 1971 as a sales representative in Los Angeles, following graduation
from the Colorado School of Mines with a degree in metallurgy.
Subsequently, he moved into the role of Market Manager in the Alumina
and Specialty Chemicals business in 1979, where he was responsible for
sales of smelter grade alumina. He was promoted to Manager, Engineering
Properties and Design Division at the Alcoa Technical Center, outside of
Pittsburgh, in 1981 where he led various functions. He then moved into
the role of Marketing Manager, Transportation for the Flat Rolled
Products Division in 1983 with focus on marketing of sheet and plate
products to the commercial and passenger automotive markets. Mr.
Schlendorf also led the effort to develop the aluminum structured car as
Venture Manager – Aluminum Intensive Vehicle from 1986 to 1992. He was
promoted to President in 1992 where he managed the Alcoa Automotive
Structures group in Europe. In 2000, Mr. Schlendorf was promoted to
President, Building and Construction Systems.
“Dave has had a commendable career at Alcoa and has been responsible for
some of the most significant market developments at the company,
including the aluminum structured automobile. As head of Alcoa Building
and Construction Systems, Dave has done an outstanding job of combining
diverse businesses from acquisitions and position Alcoa Building and
Construction Systems as a leader in its various segments,” Christopher
said.
Alcoa Building and Construction Systems has plants and offices in 12
countries in North America, Europe, North Africa, Asia, and the Middle
East.
About Alcoa
Alcoa is the world leader in the production and management of primary
aluminum, fabricated aluminum and alumina combined, through its active
and growing participation in all major aspects of the industry. Alcoa
serves the aerospace, automotive, packaging, building and construction,
commercial transportation and industrial markets, bringing design,
engineering, production and other capabilities of Alcoa's businesses to
customers. In addition to aluminum products and components including
flat-rolled products, hard alloy extrusions, and forgings, Alcoa also
markets Alcoa® wheels, fastening systems, precision and investment
castings, and building systems. The Company has been named one of the
top most sustainable corporations in the world at the World Economic
Forum in Davos, Switzerland and has been a member of the Dow Jones
Sustainability Index for eight consecutive years. Alcoa employs
approximately 59,000 people in 31 countries across the world. More
information can be found at www.alcoa.com