Marcos Ramos, 51, has been named president, Alcoa Europe effective March 8, 2010. He succeeds Rudi Huber, 56, who will retire after 29 years of service to Alcoa.
Mr. Ramos will be responsible for coordinating the activities of all of Alcoa's nearly 50 locations throughout Europe. In addition, he will continue as president, Global Primary Products - Europe, leading Alcoa's smelters and refinery in Iceland, Italy, Norway and Spain.