As part of several changes in the executive ranks at Inco (TSE), Donald Phillips will step down as president of the company and continue as chairman and chief executive officer. Michael Sopko, 52, will replace Phillips as president with responsibilities including primary metals production, marketing and technology. Sopko is currently vice-president of human resources and was formerly president of Inco’s Ontario division.
Walter Curlook, 61, will become vice-chairman responsible for environmental affairs, government and public affairs, human resources, exploration, technical services, Inmetco and continuous mining systems. He is currently executive vice-president responsible for primary metals production, exploration and mineral resource development and technology.
Roy Aitken, 58, will become president and chief executive officer of P.T. International Nickel Indonesia and relocate to Jakarta. He replaces James Guiry, 57, who will become vice-president of human resources.
Other executive changes include: Ian McDougall, 60, as vice-chairman; Scott Hand, 48, as executive vice-president; and Peter Salathiel, 50, as executive vice-president.
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