Alcoa Corporation announced it appointed Matt Reed as Alcoa’s executive vice president and chief operations officer, effective January 1, 2024.

Reed, who will be based in Western Australia, will lead Alcoa’s global operations, including bauxite mines, alumina refineries, and aluminum smelters. He will be accountable for operational excellence, focusing on safety, environmental management, productivity, cost management, and long-term strategic planning, Alcoa Corporation said.

Reed is currently the vice president of operations for Australia and serves concurrently as president, Alcoa of Australia. He joined Alcoa in June of 2023.

“Matt is a very strong leader who will help us drive a high-performance culture across our assets,” said Alcoa President and CEO William F. Oplinger. “He is guided by integrity and a passion for building capable and motivated teams. He will build on the work he’s already accomplished, driving increased stability while successfully managing a range of complex initiatives.”