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Kaiser Aluminum Appoints Fred Stephan As Chief Executive Officer

PUBLIC · KALUAug 17, 2026•about 9 hours ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Kaiser Aluminum

Fred Stephan
FranklinManufacturing

Description

Kaiser Aluminum Corporation announces the appointment of Fred Stephan as Chief Executive Officer and President, effective November 1, 2026. This change is part of the company's long-term succession planning.

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Company

Kaiser Aluminum

Location

Franklin, Tennessee, United States

About

Kaiser Aluminum Corporation, headquartered in Franklin, Tenn., is a leading producer of semi-fabricated specialty aluminum products, serving customers worldwide with highly-engineered solutions for aerospace and high-strength, packaging, general engineering, automotive extrusions, and other industrial applications. The Company’s North American facilities produce value-added plate, sheet, coil, extrusions, rod, bar, tube, and wire products, adhering to traditions of quality, innovation, and service that have been key components of the culture since the Company was founded in 1946. The Company’s stock is included in the Russell 2000® index and the S&P Small Cap 600® index.

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