Alcoa (NYSE:AA) Vice President Donna Dabney was selected as one of the
2012 Women of Power & Influence Award honorees by the National
Organization for Women- NYC, during an event held yesterday at the
Hilton New York. Dabney was recognized for her accomplishments as a
leader and role model for women in corporate law.
Alcoa Vice President Donna Dabney was selected as a 2012 Women of Power & Influence Award honoree by the National Organization for Women-NY. (Photo: Business Wire)
In its 24th year, the awards recognize leaders who excel
within their own industry and actively pave the way for other women to
succeed.
Dabney has been a Vice President of Alcoa since 2008 and has served as
Corporate Secretary for 12 years. She has extensive experience in
corporate securities and executive compensation matters, having
practiced in these areas since 1980. Dabney has a key role in the
handling of critical corporate matters, particularly those involving
corporate governance and executive compensation. She has served as the
focal point for communications with Alcoa’s Board of Directors,
shareholders and senior management. Dabney co-heads the Alcoa Women's
Network, an affinity group that provides the catalyst for the
development, advancement and retention of women leaders in Alcoa. This
award caps off Dabney's 32-year legal career in private practice and
with Reynolds Metals Company and Alcoa. Dabney will retire from Alcoa in
August.
"You have been widely recognized for your business leadership and legal
and securities expertise throughout your enduring career," said Sonia
Ossorio, Executive Director National Organization for Women-NY. "Your
notable influence in your industry makes you an outstanding role model
for women and an inspiration to many women."
Dabney was honored along with five other distinguished women: Leslie
Abi-Karam, EVP & President, Communications Solutions, Pitney Bowes;
Julie Macklowe, founder and CEO of vbeauté, the luxury cosmetics and
skin care company; Kelly M. Williams, Managing Director and Group Head
of the Customized Fund Investment Group at Credit Suisse; Melinda M.
White, EVP, Revenue Development at Frontier Communications Corporation;
and Paula H. Anderson, a partner at Shearman & Sterling LLP.
The National Organization for Women is the nation’s largest organization
working to advance women’s rights and improve women’s lives. The New
York City Chapter of NOW, founded in 1966, is the largest chapter in the
country with 5,000 members locally and 35,000 statewide. NOW-NYC works
to promote women’s reproductive rights, secure women’s economic
empowerment, and end violence and discrimination against women.
About Alcoa
Alcoa is the world’s leading producer of primary aluminum, fabricated
aluminum and alumina. In addition to inventing the modern-day aluminum
industry, Alcoa innovation has been behind major milestones in the
aerospace, automotive, packaging, building and construction, commercial
transportation, consumer electronics and industrial markets over the
past 120 years. Among the solutions Alcoa markets are flat-rolled
products, hard alloy extrusions, and forgings, as well as Alcoa® wheels,
fastening systems, precision and investment castings, and building
systems in addition to its expertise in other light metals such as
titanium and nickel-based super alloys. Sustainability is an integral
part of Alcoa’s operating practices and the product design and
engineering it provides to customers. Alcoa has been a member of the Dow
Jones Sustainability Index for ten consecutive years and approximately
75 percent of all of the aluminum ever produced since 1888 is still in
active use today. Alcoa employs approximately 61,000 people in 31
countries across the world. More information can be found at www.alcoa.com.
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