The New York-based lightweight metals company Alcoa has announced that Karl Tragl, group president of transportation and construction solutions (TCS), has been appointed group president of engineered products and solutions (EPS), effective May 16.
“Karl is the ideal leader to drive the future profitable growth of EPS,” says Klaus Kleinfeld, Alcoa chairman and CEO. “He is an execution-focused leader with a deep technology and engineering background and a strong track record of operational and financial success. Karl is the right executive for this pivotal role as we launch Arconic in the second half of 2016.”
Tragl is succeeding Olivier Jarault, who will work with Tragl before leaving the company to ensure a smooth transition, the company says.
Kleinfeld acknowledges Jarrault’s 14 years of service to Alcoa. “Olivier’s focus on operational excellence and productivity successfully increased the profitability of Alcoa’s downstream businesses. He has played an important role in the transformation of EPS into an aerospace solutions leader.”
Succeeding Tragl as group president of TCS is Tim Myers, currently president of Alcoa Wheel and Transportation Products (AWTP). In this new role, Myers’ responsibilities will include oversight of AWTP and Alcoa building & construction systems.
“During his 25-year Alcoa career, Tim has successfully combined breakthrough product and process technology development with a deep commercial orientation to create value for our customers and for Alcoa,” says Kleinfeld. “That winning approach will be key to driving greater profitable growth in the commercial transportation and building and construction markets for Alcoa today, and for Arconic tomorrow.”
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