Kaiser Aluminum Appoints Fred Stephan as New President and CEO, Effective November 1, 2026
[SMM Aluminum Express News] Kaiser Aluminum has appointed Fred Stephan as its next President and CEO, effective November 1, 2026, succeeding Keith Harvey. Stephan joins Kaiser from Amcor, where he most recently served as Chief Operating Officer of Global Flexible Packaging Solutions, overseeing manufacturing, R&D and commercial operations. The transition provides continuity while bringing in an executive with strong packaging and manufacturing experience. Kaiser said the appointment is intended to build on its existing strategy and operational momentum across aerospace and high-strength, packaging, general engineering and automotive markets. Harvey will remain closely involved during the transition, providing continuity after a 45-year career at Kaiser.