Merrick Murphy has been named president of the Alcoa Wheel and Transportation Products (AWTP) business, reporting to Tim Myers, the group president of Alcoa Transportation and Construction Solutions (TCS). The appointment is effective immediately. Murphy will be based in Cleveland, Ohio, at AWTP headquarters.

Prior to this appointment, Murphy (pictured left) was vice president and general manager for Alcoa’s Commercial Vehicle Wheel business in the Asia Pacific region. He earlier held the same positon in the Americas. In these roles, he oversaw the business unit’s regional operations, sales, distribution and growth agenda, building strong connections with AWTP customers and markets.

“I could not be more excited to take the helm of a business I have proudly served for 16 years, and lead it to the next level of success,” Murphy said.