John C. Plant
Chair of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Howmet Aerospace Inc.
Relevant Skills And Experience:
- Business Operation and Leadership: In-depth knowledge gained throughout his over three decades of executive leadership with experience in successfully leading businesses through periods of downturns as well as periods of growth and market development
- M&A: Deep expertise gained through various roles, including leading the separation of Arconic Inc. into two independent, publicly traded companies – Howmet Aerospace Inc. and Arconic Corporation
- Finance and Accounting: A strong background in finance through various roles, including key finance and operations positions
- Manufacturing: Substantial expertise developed during his more than 20 combined years of global experience in manufacturing and engineered solutions at industrial companies
Business Experience:
- Chief Executive Officer (2019-2020) and Chair of the Board (2017-2020), Arconic Inc.
- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp.:
- Chair of the Board (2011-2015)
- President and Chief Executive Officer and Director (2003-2015)
- Co-member of the Chief Executive Office of TRW Inc. and the President and Chief Executive Officer of the automotive business of TRW Inc. (2001-2003)
Other Public Company Boards:
- Howmet Aerospace Inc. (since 2020)
- Jabil Inc. (since 2016)
Memberships In Other Organizations:
- Director Emeritus, Automotive Safety Council
- Director, Gates Industrial Corporation plc, a privately-held manufacturer of casters and wheels (2017-2019)