Aleris Names Bihary Vice President, Communications

    


    
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<p>BEACHWOOD, Ohio, <span class="xn-chron">July 26</span> /CNW/ -- Aleris International, Inc. today named Kristen M. Bihary vice president, Communications, effective immediately.  Bihary will have global responsibility for the company's internal, external, digital and marketing communications, and brand and reputation management.</p>
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<p>Most recently, Bihary was founder and president, Vyll Corporation, a communications and marketing consultancy serving business owners and chief executives.  Prior to starting Vyll, she was Eaton Corporation's chief communications officer.  Before that, she held communications leadership positions at Shell Chemicals, Varity Corporation, Johnson & Johnson and the <span class="xn-location">Cleveland</span> Clinic.</p>
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<p>"Kristen's background and qualifications make her a valuable addition to our team," said <span class="xn-person">Steve Demetriou</span>, Aleris chairman and chief executive officer.  "Her experience leading communications for a wide range of business issues, opportunities and transactions will serve Aleris well as our company continues to grow."</p>
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<p>Bihary received a B.A. from <span class="xn-org">Case Western Reserve University</span> and is an active community volunteer, having served more than 15 arts, civic and human-service organizations.  She is a member of the Arthur W. Page Society, and has served in leadership roles with that organization and other professional associations.</p>
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    About Aleris
    
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<p>Aleris International, Inc. is a global leader in aluminum rolled products and extrusions, aluminum recycling and specification alloy production. Headquartered in Beachwood, Ohio, the Company operates more than 40 production facilities in <span class="xn-location">North America</span>, <span class="xn-location">Europe</span>, <span class="xn-location">South America</span> and Asia, and employs 6,500 employees. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.Aleris.com">www.Aleris.com</a>.</p>
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