Michael Parker

Michael Parker is the Chairman and Managing Director of Alcoa of Australia Limited. Michael was appointed to the position in August 1994 during a period of flux in order to bring a strategic, global, and diverse perspective to the Alcoa executive team and business. Parker has focused on bolstering financial, operational, and safety standards across the company; identifying opportunities to expand production; and developing strategies to future-proof Alcoa's global refinery system. In addition, they have invested time in building leadership capability and maximising utilisation, driving the Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) agenda as a member of the Australian D&I Steering Committee and sponsor of the Alcoa Women's Network.

Under Parker's leadership, the company has navigated through the lowest commodity cycle in recent history to a strong position for growth. Michael has delivered significant improvements across operating performance, EHS, and people & culture statistics. Michael also protected 500+ jobs in repowering of Portland Aluminium smelter by negotiating with power provider, Federal and State governments. Furthermore, they established the inaugural Diversity & Inclusion Steering Committee to build a company culture of equality, equity, and diversity. For their accomplishments, Parker was awarded the 2019 Chamber Minerals and Energy Western Australia Women in Resources Champion and Gender Diversity Champion at the 2019 Rio Tinto Women in Resources National Awards.

Michael Parker has a Bachelor of International Business from Griffith University.

Michael Parker reports to Roy C. Harvey, President & CEO. Some of their coworkers include Sonya Elam Harden - EVP and Chief External Affairs Officer, John D. Slaven - EVP & COO, and Kelly R. Thomas - EVP & Chief Commercial Officer.