Personnel
Promotions and appointments of people working in the iron and steel industry.
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Mechel Announces Management Changes at Izhstal OAO
19 December 2012 - Mechel OAO, a leading Russian mining and metals company, announced the appointment of a new managing director of Izhstal OAO (Izhstal), part of the Mechel Group.
Tata Steel Appoints New Chairman
17 December 2012 - The Tata Steel Board of Directors announced the appointment of Mr. Cyrus P. Mistry as the chairman of the board with effect from 28 December 2012, as R. N. Tata will retire on that date.
Harrison Selected to Head Communications for AISI, Gravatt Moving to Mining Sector
14 December 2012 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) announced the appointment of Lisa Harrison, as senior vice president, communications, of AISI. Harrison succeeds Nancy Gravatt, who has been appointed senior vice president, communications, for the National Mining Association.
TMS International Elects New Executive VP and General Counsel
13 December 2012 - TMS International Corp., the parent company of Tube City IMS Corporation, announced that its Board of Directors has elected Leon Z. Heller as executive vice president, general counsel and secretary effective 1 January 2013.
Organizational Changes Announced within the Structure and Management of EVRAZ
13 December 2012 - EVRAZ plc announced organizational changes to the company’s management structure. In order to separate functions and intensify the management of key product groups, the company will divide the Mining Division into two Divisions: the Iron Ore Division and the Coal Division.
Kennametal Graduates Inaugural Class of "Young Engineers"; Expands Program to Develop Future Workforce
12 December 2012 - Kennametal Inc. announced the graduation of 26 Solon High School students from the inaugural class of its Kennametal Foundation "Young Engineers Program" in Ohio.
Kennametal Graduates Inaugural Class of "Young Engineers"; Expands Program to Develop Future Workforce
12 December 2012 - Kennametal Inc. announced the graduation of 26 Solon High School students from the inaugural class of its Kennametal Foundation "Young Engineers Program" in Ohio.
ArcelorMittal Tubular Products Ostrava Names New CEO
12 December 2012 - The new CEO of ArcelorMittal Tubular Products Ostrava with effect from 1 December is Libor Černý, who had been the CEO in ArcelorMittal Distribution Solutions Czech Republic (AMDS CR).
NanoSteel Names Craig Parsons President of Automotive
12 December 2012 - The NanoSteel® Company, a leader in nano-structured steel materials design, today announced that Craig Parsons has joined the company as president of the automotive business.
Harsco Promotes Robert Yocum to Vice President and Treasurer
11 December 2012 - Global industrial company Harsco Corporation announced the promotion of Robert G. Yocum to vice president and treasurer, where he will be responsible for the company's liquidity management, capital market activities, global treasury operations, and bank and rating agency relationships.
Severstal North America Announces New Appointments
11 December 2012 - Severstal North America has appointed a new chief strategy and procurement officer, as well as a new plant manager for Double Eagle Steel Coating Co., effective 15 December.
The David J. Joseph Company Announces Organizational Changes
10 December 2012 - The David J. Joseph Company (DJJ) announced that effective 1 January 2013, Craig A. Feldman will become president of DJJ with direct responsibility for all businesses and activities across the Joseph Family of Companies.
Ovako Reducing Its Workforce By More Than 200
10 December 2012 - Ovako will reduce its workforce by some 200 positions in order to improve efficiency and reduce costs in light of the current economic situation.
AWMI Announces 2011 Member of the Year
07 December 2012 - The Association of Women in the Metal Industries (AWMI) named Donna Peters of ArcelorMittal USA as its Member of the Year at the AWMI Annual Conference in Denver, Colo., 15-17 November 2012.
Commercial Metals Company Names Joseph Alvarado Chairman
06 December 2012 - Commercial Metals Company announced that Mr. Joseph Alvarado, its CEO and president, will also become the chairman of the board, effective 1 January 2013.
ThyssenKrupp AG Announces Personnel Changes on Its Executive Board
06 December 2012 - The personnel committee of the supervisory board, in close cooperation with Dr. Heinrich Hiesinger, CEO of ThyssenKrupp AG, have agreed to propose to the supervisory board in its meeting on 10 December 2012 to release the executive board members Dr. Olaf Berlien (50), Dr. Jürgen Claassen (54) and Edwin Eichler (54) from their functions effective 31 December 2012.
Shale-Inland Names Rick Lundgren as CEO
05 December 2012 - Shale-Inland Holdings, a specialty industrial distributor of pipe, valves, fittings and related products and provider of technical solutions to the energy and industrial sectors, announced the appointment of Richard Lundgren to the position of CEO.
Ryan Zenor to Lead Sennebogen Sales Support in New England and Eastern Canada
05 December 2012 - SENNEBOGEN has expanded its depth of support to dealers and customers with the appointment of Ryan Zenor as Regional Sales Manager for its northeastern sales territories of North America.
ArcelorMittal Liberia Gets New CEO
04 December 2012 - Antonio Carlos has been appointed as CEO of ArcelorMittal Liberia, following Rajesh Goel’s decision to retire from the company, according to a local media report.
Northwest Pipe Co. Elevates Montross to CEO
04 December 2012 - Northwest Pipe Company, a manufacturer of welded steel pipe for the water transmission and energy infrastructure markets, announced Scott Montross will become president and CEO on 1 January 2013 as part of a planned transition.
