Montreal, Canada — Alcan Inc. (NYSE, TSX: AL) announced today that its Vice President of Corporate Communications, Elisabeth Vassallucci, has received the International Business Award for “Best Communications Executive” in 2004. Presented at a gala dinner on Thursday, May 19 in New York, USA, the awards - known as “Stevie Awards” - are the only global, all-encompassing business honours recognizing outstanding performance in the workplace.
"Alcan is only as successful as its employees and this award is a reflection of the high calibre of people we have contributing to the Company’s success," said Travis Engen, President and Chief Executive Officer of Alcan Inc. "Elisabeth has displayed incredible poise and fortitude in guiding Alcan’s communications efforts through such important milestones as the Pechiney combination and the Novelis spin-off. Through her efforts, she has duly earned the highest respect from her colleagues and peers," he added.
Recipients of the 76 International Stevie Award trophies were selected from nominations received from companies and individuals in more than 30 countries. Companies from all over the world are eligible to compete and can enter in more than 40 categories ranging from Best Multinational Company to Best Corporate Social Responsibility Program.
Members of the Awards’ Board of Distinguished Judges & Advisors and their staffs selected International Stevie winners from among the Finalists, which were determined by volunteer judges around the world during two months of preliminary judging.
"We congratulate all finalists and winners of the second International Stevie Awards," said Michael Gallagher, founder and president of the Stevie Awards, the organization that runs The International Business Awards. "Their stories of integrity, perseverance, humanity, and profitability have inspired us all," he added.
Alcan is a multinational, market-driven company and a global leader in aluminum and packaging, as well as aluminum recycling. With world-class operations in primary aluminum, fabricated aluminum as well as flexible and specialty packaging, aerospace applications, bauxite mining and alumina processing, today’s Alcan is well positioned to meet and exceed its customers' needs for innovative solutions and service. Alcan employs 70,000 people and has operating facilities in 55 countries and regions.
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