Benjamin (Ben) Kahrs was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer as of November 1, 2019, focusing on implementing the new corporate operation model and transforming manufacturing capabilities, involving use of the Alcoa Business System, its manufacturing management program. The operating model transformation includes the creation and design of an enterprise-level approach to the technical centers of excellence, asset management, digital execution and capital deployment.
Ben also has responsibility for the Alcoa Technical Center, the Company’s Research and Development (R&D) facility for breakthrough smelting technology. In addition, he has oversight for Alcoa’s Global Shared Services, Information Technology and Automated Solutions organizations. Ben is also a member of the Alcoa Executive Team, which sets strategic direction for the Company.
Most recently, he was Senior Vice President, Manufacturing Excellence and R&D, responsible for implementing, deploying and managing a world-class manufacturing program. He also helped identify and implement training programs to bring automation and digitization to operations, and oversaw Research & Development including Alcoa Technical Center and breakthrough technologies.
Earlier, Ben was Senior Vice President Strategy, Technology and Corporate Development, responsible for strategic planning, asset management, value-creation initiatives, industry analysis and new ventures. He also led the Technology team, Corporate Development and Energy team.
Before Alcoa Corporation separated from Alcoa Inc. in 2016, Ben was Vice President Strategy and Technology, Global Primary Products.
Ben studied chemical engineering at Clemson University and business administration at The Citadel.
What is Benjamin D. Kahrs' net worth?
The estimated net worth of Benjamin D. Kahrs is at least $2.58 million as of May 7th, 2021. Mr. Kahrs owns 56,712 shares of Alcoa stock worth more than $2,578,695 as of November 24th. This net worth estimate does not reflect any other investments that Mr. Kahrs may own. Learn More about Benjamin D. Kahrs' net worth.
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Has Benjamin D. Kahrs been buying or selling shares of Alcoa?
Benjamin D. Kahrs has not been actively trading shares of Alcoa within the last three months. Most recently, Benjamin D. Kahrs sold 28,082 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Friday, May 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $39.68, for a transaction totalling $1,114,293.76. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president now directly owns 56,712 shares of the company's stock, valued at $2,250,332.16. Learn More on Benjamin D. Kahrs' trading history.
Who are Alcoa's active insiders?
Alcoa's insider roster includes Renato Bacchi (EVP & CCO), Molly Beerman (VP), Sonya Harden (EVP), Roy Harvey (CEO), Jeffrey Heeter (EVP), Tammi Jones (EVP), Benjamin Kahrs (EVP), James Nevels (Director), William Oplinger (CFO), Timothy Reyes (EVP), and John Slaven (EVP). Learn More on Alcoa's active insiders.
Are insiders buying or selling shares of Alcoa?
During the last year, insiders at the industrial products company sold shares 2 times. They sold a total of 50,335 shares worth more than $1,824,020.47. The most recent insider tranaction occured on October, 22nd when EVP Renato Bacchi sold 23,867 shares worth more than $1,009,335.43.
Learn More about insider trades at Alcoa. Information on this page was last updated on 10/22/2024.
