Alcoa names Keith Walton vp government affairs

Aluminium industry specialist Alcoa Inc has appointed Keith Walton as vp, government affairs, effective 4 January 2011

Aluminium industry specialist Alcoa Inc has appointed Keith Walton as vp, government affairs, effective 4 January 2011. Walton, who succeeds Russell Wisor, will lead all of Alcoa’s federal and state government affairs activities in the US.

“Keith brings to Alcoa a wealth of experience. We know he will represent Alcoa effectively as we continue to grow the role Alcoa aluminium plays in strengthening the US economy,” commented the company’s vp, global government and public affairs Daniel Cruise.

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