William F. Oplinger to Become Alcoa CFO, Effective April 1, 2013

Alcoa

announced today that William F. Oplinger, 45, will become Chief Financial Officer effective April 1, 2013, succeeding Charles D. McLane, Jr., 59, who plans to retire after a 40-year career with the company. William F. (Bill) Oplinger will become Chief Financial Officer for Alcoa, effective April 2013. He succeeds Chuck McLane, who is retiring. (Photo: Business Wire) “Chuck McLane has been vital to Alcoa's success during one of the most challenging periods in the company's history,” said Klaus Kleinfeld, Alcoa Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “It is not easy to replace someone who has been a giant figure at Alcoa and in the aluminum industry for decades. But with his deep experience, wide-ranging business knowledge and excellent judgment,