Alcan Inc. Appoints Gwyn Morgan to Board of Directors

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Gwyn Morgan, the former Executive Vice-Chairman of Encana Corporation, has been appointed as a Director of Alcan Inc. Morgan's significant career and business acumen make him a valuable addition to Alcan's Board of Directors, according to Yves Fortier, Chairman of the Board of Directors. Morgan's extensive experience in the energy sector, combined with his leadership roles in various organizations, make him a compelling choice for the position.

Key Takeaways:

  • Gwyn Morgan, former Executive Vice-Chairman of Encana Corporation, has been appointed as a Director of Alcan Inc.
  • Morgan brings significant career and business acumen to the Board of Directors, with a background in the energy sector and extensive leadership experience.
  • Morgan's appointment was announced by Yves Fortier, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Alcan Inc.
  • Morgan was previously President and Chief Executive Officer of Alberta Energy Corporation from 1994 to 2002, and has since held various leadership roles in organizations such as HSBC Bank Canada and SNC-Lavalin Group Inc.
  • Morgan was selected Canada's Outstanding CEO of the Year for 2005.
  • Alcan Inc. is a multinational company employing almost 70,000 people and operating in 55 countries and regions.
  • The company offers world-class operations in primary aluminum, fabricated aluminum, flexible and specialty packaging, aerospace applications, bauxite mining, and alumina processing.

Statistics:

  • 70,000: The number of employees working for Alcan Inc.
  • 55: The number of countries and regions where Alcan Inc. operates facilities.
  • 1994-2002: The period during which Gwyn Morgan was President and Chief Executive Officer of Alberta Energy Corporation.
  • 2005: The year during which Gwyn Morgan was selected as Canada's Outstanding CEO of Year.

Sources:

  • "MONTREAL, Jan 18 /CNW-AsiaNet/ - Yves Fortier, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Alcan Inc. (NYSE, TSX: AL) is pleased to announce today the appointment of Gwyn Morgan as a Director of the Company. "We are delighted to welcome Gwyn as an Alcan Director. His remarkable career and proven business acumen will be a valuable addition to Alcan's Board of Directors," said Mr. Fortier."
  • Alcan Inc. company release.