Robert (Bob) G. Wilt '90 has been named President of Alcoa's Global Primary Products (GPP) business and an Executive Vice President of the company. GPP operates 22 smelters and 9 alumina refineries worldwide and has bauxite assets in Australia, Brazil, Jamaica, Suriname, Guinea and soon Saudi Arabia. Alcoa's global aluminum smelting capacity totals nearly 4.8 million metric tons, and its global alumina capacity totals more than 18 million metric tons. Bob is also a member of the Alcoa Executive Council, the senior leadership team that sets strategic direction for the company.
In his new role, Wilt has overall responsibility for the Primary business that includes global aluminum smelters, refineries and mines throughout the U.S., Latin America, Australia, Iceland, Guinea, Europe and Canada. Wilt is a member of the Alcoa Executive Council, the senior leadership team that sets strategic direction for the company.
“Bob’s deep industry experience and outstanding track record at Alcoa make him uniquely qualified to lead our global Primary business,” said Klaus Kleinfeld, Alcoa Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “He has risen through the ranks of our Primary business with noteworthy leadership and business success.”
After receiving his commission in the U.S. Army, Wilt served as a combat engineer officer in the 101st Airborne Division, and is a veteran of the first Iraq war. He also earned a MBA from Harvard Business School.