Personnel
Promotions and appointments of people working in the iron and steel industry.
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Rakesh Singh Appointed Chairman of Steel Authority of India Ltd.
24 June 2015 - Rakesh Singh, IAS, Secretary, Government of India, Ministry of Steel has taken additional charge of the post of Chairman, Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), effective 11 June 2015. Singh is a 1978 batch officer of Punjab cadre.
Kalenborn Abresist Corp. Celebrates Company and Employee Anniversaries
22 June 2015 - Kalenborn Abresist Corporation recently recognized several employees with 25 years or more of service to the company.
Outokumpu Appoints Michael Williams President and Head of Business Area Coil Americas, Joins Outokumpu Leadership Team
18 June 2015 - Outokumpu announced the appointment of Michael Williams as the President and Head of Business Area Coil Americas and member of the Outokumpu Leadership Team as of July 1, 2015.
LanzaTech Announces Appointment of Executive Vice President, Strategy, Finance and Operations
16 June 2015 - LanzaTech, the carbon recycling company, announced the appointment of Jean Paul Michel, formerly Global Chief Operating Officer and Group Head of Operations at OSRAM, as Executive Vice President, Strategy, Finance and Operations.
SMDI Welcomes Eamon Geary to New Position as Manager, Construction Sustainability
12 June 2015 - Eamon Geary, LEED AP - ID+C, has joined the Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI), a business unit of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), as Manager of Construction Sustainability.
Houghton International Announces Senior Leadership Appointments to Support Global Businesses
10 June 2015 - Houghton International Inc., a global leader in metalworking fluids and services, announced changes in organizational leadership that will improve the management and alignment of its global businesses.
MMFX Steel Corporation of America Hires New Regional Sales Manager for Southwest U.S.
05 June 2015 - MMFX® Steel Corporation announced Douglas C. Johns has joined the company as regional sales manager for the Southwestern U.S. region.
Ryerson Appoints Erich S. Schnaufer Interim Chief Financial Officer
04 June 2015 - Ryerson Holding Corporation, a leading processor and distributor of metals, announced the appointment of Erich S. Schnaufer to the position of interim chief financial officer, effective June 1, 2015.
Carpenter Technology Names Tony R. Thene to Serve as President and CEO
03 June 2015 - Carpenter Technology Corporation announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Tony R. Thene as Carpenter’s President, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and member of the Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2015.
PRO-TEC Coating Company President Bryan P. Vaughn To Retire; Brent Rosebrook Named Acting President
03 June 2015 - PRO-TEC Coating Company, a 50/50 joint venture between United States Steel Corporation and Kobe Steel, Ltd., of Japan, announced that its president, Bryan Vaughn, has elected to retire effective June 1, 2015 after 34 years of service in the steel industry.
Vadim Larin Appointed CEO of Severstal Management
02 June 2015 - PAO Severstal, one of the world’s leading steel and steel-related mining companies, announced that Vadim Larin, previously COO of Severstal Management, has been appointed CEO of Severstal Management in line with Company’s plans announced earlier on 27 April 2015.
AK Steel Announces Executive Promotions and Organization Changes
01 June 2015 - AK Steel's Board of Directors has approved the following executive promotions and organization changes, effective May 29, 2015:
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. Announces Executive Leadership Succession
01 June 2015 - Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. announced that in accordance with the previously announced executive leadership succession plan, effective as of May 20, 2015, the Company has appointed Gregg J. Mollins as Chief Executive Officer and President of Reliance. David H. Hannah has transitioned to the role of Executive Chairman.
Outokumpu CEO Mika Seitovirta elected the Chairman of ISSF
27 May 2015 - The International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF) elected Mika Seitovirta, Outokumpu CEO, as new chairman in the organization’s 19th Annual Conference in Hong Kong, China.
Universal Steel Co. Names Dolata to Sales GM Position
22 May 2015 - Universal Steel Company, a leading flat rolled steel service center, has announced the recent hiring of Dean Dolata as the General Manager of Sales.
Chuck Schmitt Elected AISI Chairman
22 May 2015 - The Board of Directors of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has elected Chuck Schmitt, president of SSAB Americas, to serve as chairman of the Institute until May 2016.
United States Steel Corporation Names Nancy Sykes Vice President - Human Resources
15 May 2015 - United States Steel Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer Mario Longhi today announced that Nancy Sykes has been named vice president - human resources.
Ryerson Appoints Edward J. Lehner, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, As President and Chief Executive Officer
13 May 2015 - Ryerson Holding Corporation (NYSE: RYI), a leading processor and distributor of metals, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Edward J. Lehner as the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1, 2015.
Larry J. Pollock Joins Universal Stainless in New Position of Executive Vice President, Chief Manufacturing Officer
13 May 2015 - Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc. announced today that Larry J. Pollock has been named Executive Vice President, Chief Manufacturing Officer of the Company.
George J. Koenig, President, Berry Metal Company, Appointed AIST President for 2015-2016
08 May 2015 - George J. Koenig, president, Berry Metal Company, Harmony, Pa., USA, has been appointed president of the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) for 2015–2016.
