Alain Belda had seemed a safe choice when he was tapped to become Alcoa's president and chief operating officer in 1997.
Alain J.P. Belda was born in Meknes in Morocco.
Alain J.P. Belda was born on June 23rd, 1943.
Alain J. P. Belda was born in 1943.
Awards: Person of the Year, America, Brazilian American Chamber of Commerce, 1999.
Alcoa Aluminio (Brazilian subsidiary of Alcoa Inc.), 1969-1982, financial planner; 1979-1994, president
It was by chance that Belda had his first opportunity with Alcoa in Brazil. In 1969 he had a lunch appointment with his younger brother, Ricardo, who sent word that his work at Alcoa Aluminio, Alcoa's Brazilian subsidiary, would keep him late.
BASF, 1965-1969, accountant
1997-1999, president and COO
Born: June 23, 1943
1994, executive vice president
1995, vice chairman