Personnel
Promotions and appointments of people working in the iron and steel industry.
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ArcelorMittal North America CEO Receives AISI Honor
25 May 2022 - ArcelorMittal North America chief executive John Brett has been named the 2022 recipient of the Gary Memorial Medal, the American Iron and Steel Institute’s (AISI) highest honor.
Primetals Technologies Names Head of Green Steel
18 May 2022 - Alexander Fleischanderl was appointed the head of Primetals Technologies’ new green steel task force, the company announced today in an official press release.
Nucor EVP to Retire, Prompting Leadership Changes
15 May 2022 - Nucor Corp. executive vice president MaryEmily Slate, whose career took her from a service center reception desk to the C-suite of the country’s largest steelmaker, will retire next month, the company has announced.
Algoma Steel Appoints New CEO; Michael McQuade to Retire
18 April 2022 - Canadian steelmaker Algoma announced this morning that Michael Garcia will become its next chief executive officer (CEO) on 1 June 2022.
Olympic Steel Names President for Carbon Flat Rolled Segment
18 January 2022 - The company announced today in an official press release the promotion of David J. Gea to the role of president – carbon flat rolled.
Industry Mourns ‘Steel Warrior’ Peter F. Marcus
19 November 2021 - Steel information service World Steel Dynamics (WSD) announced yesterday that its founder, Peter F. Marcus, has died.
Algoma Chief Commercial Officer to Retire in 2022; New Vice President Sales Named
27 October 2021 - Canadian steelmaker Algoma announced today that its chief commercial officer, Robert Dionisi, will retire next May after a 42-year career with the company.
Quaker Houghton Names New CEO
14 September 2021 - Industrial process fluids supplier Quaker Houghton have tapped Andrew Tometich to lead its operations as chief executive officer and president, effective 1 December.
thyssenkrupp Steel Europe Extends Bernhard Osburg’s Contract as Chief Executive
01 September 2021 - Bernhard Osburg’s appointment as member of the executive board has been extended for another five years, thyssenkrupp announced in a press release.
Cleveland-Cliffs Promotes New Leadership for Steelmaking and Scrap Recycling Operations
30 August 2021 - Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. has tapped two of its executive personnel to lead its newly reorganized steelmaking and scrap recycling divisions, according to an official press release.
Annika Roos Tapped to Lead Jernkontoret
18 August 2021 - The association of Swedish steelmakers, Jernkontoret, has named Sandvik’s Annika Roos as managing director, reports Kallanish Commodities.
Berry Metal Names New President
16 August 2021 - BOF and EAF equipment specialist Berry Metal Co. has promoted the head of its engineering services group to the president’s office, the company has announced.
Former Big River Executive Joins Swedish Mill Project
30 June 2021 - A Swedish venture that is proposing a fossil-free steel mill has brought aboard an American executive with experience in starting up new steel facilities.
Outokumpu Appoints New Americas President
09 June 2021 - The acting president of Outokumpu’s North and South American business unit has been given the job on a permanent basis.
AISI Elects Nucor CEO as Board Chairman
25 May 2021 - Nucor president and chief executive Leon Topalian has been elected as chairman of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI).
SDI’s Mark Millett Named Board Chairman
24 May 2021 - Steel Dynamics Inc. president and chief executive Mark D. Millett can now add board chairman to his title.
Nucor EVP Announces June Retirement
15 April 2021 - Nucor executive vice president Raymond S. Napolitan Jr. has announced he will step down in June, concluding a 25-year career with the steelmaker.
Industrial 3D Printing Specialist Brings Aboard Retired Nucor Executive
19 March 2021 - Former Nucor chairman and chief executive John Ferriola has joined the board of directors of a California-based specialist in additive manufacturing, according to an announcement.
SDI Promotes Four Veteran Managers
17 March 2021 - Steel Dynamics Inc. (SDI) has promoted the general manager of its Butler, Ind., USA, flat-rolled operation to vice president and given another longtime manager additional responsibilities.
American Heavy Plates Announces Two Executive Appointments
05 February 2021 - Ohio-based re-roller and service center American Heavy Plates (AHP) has named Jack Biegalski as president and chief operating officer, the company has announced.