Jack A. Hockema is the former CEO of Kaiser Aluminum Corporation, where he served from 2006 until 2020. With a solid background in engineering from the University of Washington, Hockema has played a key role in driving the company’s growth...

Jack A. Hockema is the former CEO of Kaiser Aluminum Corporation, where he served from 2006 until 2020. With a solid background in engineering from the University of Washington, Hockema has played a key role in driving the company’s growth and innovation. Under his leadership, Kaiser Aluminum focused heavily on performance metrics such as safety, quality, and cost efficiency, linking executive compensation closely to these achievements. In 2020, his total compensation reached approximately $3.28 million, with the majority coming from vested stock awards tied to the company's long-term performance. Hockema’s strategic decisions included amending his employment agreement to align his incentives with the interests of shareholders, further emphasizing performance shares over restricted stock. His tenure is marked by significant company transformations, aligning Kaiser Aluminum with market needs while ensuring a workforce dedicated to maintaining high operational standards.