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John C. Plant

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)