The Aluminum Association appoints Jean Simon, president of primary metal for Rio Tinto Alcan to the chairmanship of the Aluminum Association’s executive committee.
Simon has been part of the Rio Tinto Alcan team since 1979 holding various senior management roles including: president of primary metal North America (2006-2011), president of primary metal Quebec and USA (2005-2006,) president (2004-2005) and vice-president for operations (2002-2004) of Rio Tinto Alcan Primary Metal Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, general manager of Vaudreuil works (2001-2002,) general manager of Laterrière Works (2000-2001,) and general manager of Isle-Maligne Works (1998-2000.)
From 1994 – 1997, he served as chemicals manager at Vaudreuil Works and was appointed to the central bargaining committee for operational Stability in 1998. He held various manager positions at Vaudreuil Works (1986-1994) and technical and management positions at the Jonquière potrooms (1979-1986.)
