Kaiser Aluminum names Fred Stephan as CEO, effective November 2026

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Kaiser Aluminum Corporation Announces Executive Leadership Transition

August 17, 2026 4:05 PM EDT

Fred Stephan Named President and CEO, Effective November 1, 2026

Keith Harvey to Transition to Executive Chairman Following 45-Year Career at Kaiser Aluminum

FRANKLIN, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (Kaiser Aluminum or the Company) (NASDAQ: KALU) today announced a leadership transition, with the Board of Directors appointing Fred Stephan as Chief Executive Officer and President, effective November 1, 2026, as part of its long-term succession planning process. He will be based in Franklin, Tennessee. Mr. Stephan succeeds Keith A. Harvey, who has led the Company since July 31,... More