William F. Oplinger is the President and CEO of Alcoa Corporation, having taken the role on September 24, 2023, following his time as Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer. He brings over 20 years of experience in executive roles...

William F. Oplinger is the President and CEO of Alcoa Corporation, having taken the role on September 24, 2023, following his time as Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer. He brings over 20 years of experience in executive roles at Alcoa, where he also served as Chief Financial Officer before becoming CEO. Notably, he holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and an MBA, grounding his expertise in finance. In 2023, his total compensation was approximately $1.86 million, primarily coming from salary and vested stock, reflecting his alignment with shareholder interests. Oplinger has been active in the company’s stock, with significant insider trading activity peaking in 2021 when he realized nearly $9.2 million in a single month. He has played a critical role during a time of management transition at Alcoa, underlining his capability to navigate through change efficiently.