Leighton Cooper

Leighton Cooper is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in sales and technical management within the metals industry. Currently serving as Regional Sales Manager at Champagne Metals since March 2019, Leighton previously held the position of Senior Manager for Industrial & Commercial Transportation Products at Arconic from January 2017 to February 2019, following the separation of Alcoa. Leighton’s career with Alcoa spanned over three decades, during which time various roles included Senior Technical Director at the Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing, Director of Technology for Global Rolled Products, and multiple leadership positions in marketing and product development. Educational qualifications include a Master's Degree in Business Administration from The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business and a Bachelor's Degree in Metallurgical Engineering from Iowa State University.