1997-1999, president and COO
Alain Belda had seemed a safe choice when he was tapped to become Alcoa's president and chief operating officer in 1997.
1994, executive vice president
1995, vice chairman
1982, vice 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.
Alcoa Aluminio (Brazilian subsidiary of Alcoa Inc.), 1969-1982, financial planner; 1979-1994, president
1999-2001, CEO and president; 2001-, chairman, CEO, and president.
Belda worked in both finance and planning for Alcoa Aluminio for 10 years before being elevated to president, becoming the first person from outside the United States to hold that post.
1991-1994, president of Latin American operations
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.