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Benjamin Kahrs

Benjamin Kahrs

Chief Transformation Officer

Arconic•Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

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Experience27+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Values-based executive with deep expertise leading and delivering transformational change at the enterprise level for global industry leaders. Metals and mining executive achieving consistently positive business results in operations, R&D, sustainability, strategy, corporate development, and information technology. Driven operations leader passionate about building and leading diverse teams to attack complex problems that require strong technical and financial skillsets. Innovative problem solver creating new opportunities in sustainability, especially decarbonization of industry.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • ArconicCurrent
    Dec 2023–Present· 2 yrs 9 mos
    • Chief Transformation OfficerCurrent
      Dec 2023–Present
  • Alcoa
    Apr 2007–2023· 15 yrs 9 mos
    • EVP Chief Innovation Officer
      Nov 2019–2023
    • Senior Vice President Manufacturing Excellence and R&D
      Nov 2018–Nov 2019
    • Senior Vice President, Strategy, Technology, and Corporate Development
      Nov 2016–Oct 2018
    • Vice President, Strategy and Technology for Global Primary Products
      Nov 2015–Nov 2016
    • Refinery Plant Manager
      Aug 2012–Nov 2015
    • Director of Finance, US Primary Products
      Sep 2010–Aug 2012
    • Financial Controller
      Jun 2008–Jul 2009
    • Global Casthouse Finance Manager
      Apr 2007–Jun 2008
  • Alcoa
    Jun 1999–Dec 2004· 5 yrs 6 mos
    • Process Engineer, Supervisor, General Foreman, Technical Manager of Casting
      Jun 1999–Dec 2004

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

The Citadel

BS

Chemical Engineering

Clemson University

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Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

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P&L ManagementIT ManagementReliability Centered MaintenanceLean ManufacturingOrganizational DesignCapital ProjectsResearch and Development (R&D)Corporate DevelopmentEnergyContinuous ImprovementTalent ManagementBusiness StrategyTechnical LeadershipDecarbonizationExecutive LeadershipIndustry 4.0Executive ManagementOperations Management