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[LOGO NOVELIS]

                                                                   Exhibit 10.27


PERSONAL & CONFIDENTIAL

Dear Jack,

Further to our recent discussions, this is to confirm to you the terms of the
expatriate offer for the position of President, Novelis Asia. You will be
located in Seoul, Republic of Korea, and you will report to me.

The terms and conditions of this expatriate assignment are as follows:

1.   STARTING DATE AND DURATION

     The effective date of your appointment is January 1, 2005, and is
     contingent upon successful completion of the spin-off and creation of
     Novelis Inc.

     The anticipated duration of this assignment is one to two years. Actual
     duration will be reviewed annually.

2.   STATUS OF EMPLOYMENT


     You will be an employee of and paid by Novelis Corporation. Your status is
     that of an employee of Novelis Corporation seconded to Novelis Korea
     Limited. U.S. laws provide that a U.S. employee may remain outside of the
     United States for an extended term and yet retain participation in a number
     of the Novelis Corporation Benefit Plans and the U.S. Social Security
     system.

     However, in order to maintain your participation in these plans, it is
     essential that Novelis Corporation retain certain customary employee
     management rights as your employer during your secondment. There is no
     reason why in practice this retention of rights in Novelis Corporation
     should in any way interfere with your ability to work loyally and
     effectively for Novelis Korea Limited.


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     Within the context of Novelis Corporation's Policy on International
     Assignments, your status is defined as being that of a U.S. based
     expatriate on assignment in the Republic of Korea.

3.   COMPENSATION PACKAGE

Your base compensation and benefits package is designed to provide you with a
level of income and benefits which are similar to those you would have received
in the U.S.A. in a similar position.

     (a)  POSITION GRADE
          The Position Grade is Grade 47.

     (b)  HOME BASE SALARY
          Your home base salary will be US$ 277,000.00 per annum.

          Your home base salary will be subject to review periodically in
          accordance with Novelis Corporation's salary administration practices
          in the U.S.A.

     (c)  EXPATRIATE PREMIUM
          You will receive an Expatriate Premium, which is 10% of your Home Base
          Salary, net after tax per annum. This premium will be adjusted as and
          when your Home Base Salary is adjusted.

     (d)  LOCATION ALLOWANCE
          You will receive a Location Allowance, which is 10% of your Home Base
          Salary, net after tax per annum. This premium will be adjusted as and
          when your Home Base Salary is adjusted.

     (e)  EXECUTIVE PERFORMANCE AWARD PLAN EPA
          You will continue to participate in the Executive Performance Award
          (EPA) Plan consistent with your new Job Grade 47, which is currently
          55%.

     (f)  NOVELIS CORPORATION LONG TERM INCENTIVE
          You will continue to be eligible for annual Long Term Incentive at Job
          Grade 47. The delivery method for the Novelis Corporation Long Term
          Incentive will be developed in 2005. The details of the Novelis
          Corporation's Long Term Incentive program will be communicated when
          they become available. The explanation of the conversion methodology
          for both your Alcan Stock Options and your Alcan TSR awards will be
          sent to you separately.


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     (g)  FLEXIBLE PERQUISITES PROGRAM
          As an employee on the expatriate program you will not participate in
          the Novelis Flexible Perquisites Program.

     (h)  DEFERRED COMPENSATION PROGRAM
          Alcan will maintain your deferred compensation account and be subject
          to the elections that you made. Given the nature of this plan, there
          is no plan to create a deferred compensation plan within Novelis
          Corporation at the point of the spin-off. This will be reviewed in due
          course.

     (i)  METHOD OF SALARY PAYMENT
          Your salary will be paid to you by Novelis Corporation.

     (j)  ALCAN SAVINGS PLAN
          You will be eligible to continue your active participation in the
          Alcancorp Employee Savings Plan on the compensation paid by Novelis
          Corporation. You will be able to join the Novelis Corporation Savings
          Plan when it is created.

     (k)  GOODS AND SERVICES ADJUSTMENT
          You will receive an allowance or have a deduction made, as the case
          may be, to compensate for the differences in relative costs of goods
          and services between Seoul, Republic of Korea and the U.S.A. This
          allowance, or deduction, will vary from time to time.

     (L)  EXPATRIATE COMPENSATION STATEMENT (ECS)
          Attached is your Expatriate Compensation Statement, which reflects the
          current data. It is sent to you in order that you may understand the
          composition of your compensation package. The Expatriate Compensation
          Statement will be updated from time to time as conditions change.
          These adjustments will be made based on data supplied from our
          consultant (ORC).

4.   RETIREMENT BASE

     The U.S.A. is designated as your Retirement Base.

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5.   PENSION

     As an employee of Novelis Corporation, you will continue to participate in
     the Alcancorp Pension Plan during the 2005 transition year. You will be
     eligible to join the new Novelis Corporation Pension Plan in 2006. You will
     not be eligible to join the pension and related benefit plans of Korea.

6.   LIFE AND BUSINESS TRAVEL ACCIDENT INSURANCE

     During your assignment, you will continue to be covered by the Novelis Life
     Insurance and Business Travel Accident Plans. You may continue to purchase
     optional and dependent life insurance.

     Annual adjustments to your coverage and resulting contribution changes will
     take into consideration any salary adjustment you might receive during your
     assignment.

7.   LONG-TERM DISABILITY

     You will also maintain coverage under the Novelis Long Term Disability
     Plan. The provisions of that plan are explained in the Alcancorp benefits
     handbook, Moving Toward Tomorrow, a copy of which you already have. The
     cost of this program is borne by the company.

8.   SOCIAL SECURITY

     You will continue to participate in the United States Social Security
     System. If required to make contributions to Korean Social Security, these
     funds will be reimbursed to you.

9.   MEDICAL AND DENTAL INSURANCE

     You will continue to be covered for medical and dental insurance under
     Novelis' plans for expatriates. In addition, services of S.O.S., an
     independent contract firm which provides emergency medical advice, referral
     and if necessary medical evacuation will continue.
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10.  AUTOMOBILE

     Novelis Korea Limited will continue to provide you with a company car for
     your business and personal use. In line with practice in the Republic of
     Korea, you will also be provided with the services of a company driver for
     your business and personal use, with priority given to business
     requirements.

12.  LEAVE

     (a)  VACATION

          Your entitlement will continue according to the Novelis schedule.

     (b)  HOME LEAVE

          The United States is designated as your Home Leave base.

     (c)  TRAVEL COSTS

          Home leaves will be granted for the duration of this assignment. You
          and/or your wife will be entitled to claim a combined maximum of three
          (3) round trip business class airfare tickets per 12 month period
          (June 1- May 31) between Seoul and the U.S.A. The cost of the airfares
          will be for the Company's account. All other incidental expenses
          incurred during any home leave trip will be for your account.

13.  HOUSING

     UNITED STATES
     Since you utilized the Company provided assistance with the sale of your
     house in Cleveland, you will continue to have the discounted ORC housing
     charge of $15,000 per year included in your ECS for the term of this
     assignment.

     SEOUL
     The cost of appropriate fully furnished accommodations, including
     utilities, in Korea will be born by Novelis Korea Limited for your use for
     the term of the assignment.

14.  SPORTS/SOCIAL CLUB

     The cost of joining and maintaining a family membership in one
     sports/social club in Seoul will be for Novelis Korea Limited account.
     Expenses incurred at the club, other than those that are for business
     entertainment will be for your account. This provision is a taxable benefit


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     and the hypothetical tax cost will also be for Novelis Korea Limited
     account.

15.  PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR PREPARATION OF INCOME TAX RETURNS

     You will be provided with the services of professional consultants for the
     preparation of your personal income tax requirements in Korea and the
     United States. The fees for this service will be for Novelis Korea Limited
     account. Any tax liabilities you incur in Korea, over and above what you
     would be required to pay from your regular employment status with Novelis
     Corporation in the United States will be for the Company's account.

16.  COMPASSIONATE LEAVE

     In addition to the trips outlined above, should a member of your immediate
     family not residing with you in Seoul suffer life-threatening illness,
     injury or death, assistance will be provided to allow you/and your wife to
     be with the relative or attend to necessary arrangements.

17.  CHANGE IN STATUS

     Should the duration of this assignment or the position itself change
     significantly, then certain parts of this letter will have to be
     re-discussed with you.

18.  REPATRIATION TO THE UNITED STATES

     Upon completion or termination of this assignment, should there be no
     mutually agreeable position available at that time within Novelis, you and
     your wife will be repatriated by the company to the United States. Your
     employment will be terminated in accordance with the severance policy then
     in effect in the United States

19.  CONTACTS

     Mr. Kenneth Grillo will be your contact in Cleveland. Your contact in the
     Republic of Korea will be Bernie Sanders.


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Kindly indicate your acceptance of this offer by signing where indicated below
and returning the letter to me. Please make a copy for your file.


                                        /s/ Martha Brooks
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                                        Martha Brooks
                                        Chief Operating Officer
                                        Novelis Corporation

Accepted: /s/ John C. Morrison
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              John C. Morrison

Date:

             January 17, 2005


Copies to:

Mr. Kenneth C. Dunn
Mr. David K. Godsell
Mr. Kenneth A. Grillo
Mr. Bernie Sanders