Personnel
Promotions and appointments of people working in the iron and steel industry.
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New CEO Takes the Helm of Vollmer
05 September 2024 - Strip measurement specialist Friedrich Vollmer Feinmessgeräte GmbH has named Thorsten Wünsch as chief executive officer, the company has announced.
thyssenkrupp Steel Europe CEO Leaves Company Amid Dispute
29 August 2024 - Several thyssenkrupp Steel executives, including its chief executive officer, are parting ways with the company as a result of a dispute over the division's future, the Bloomberg news service reports.
Cleveland Cliffs Names New SVP
22 August 2024 - Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. has promoted vice president Michael Hrosik to the C-suite, naming him the senior vice president of its commercial operations.
Nucor Names New VP at W.Va. Sheet Mill
20 August 2024 - Nucor Corp. has named Johnny Jacobs as vice president and general manager of its new West Virginia sheet mill, succeeding John Farris, who is retiring after 32 years with the company, reports WVNews.
Inductotherm Names New Leadership
07 August 2024 - Inductotherm Group has named two new co-leaders as longtime chief executive officer (CEO) Gary Doyon steps down from his role as part of the company’s planned succession strategy.
Former Big River Steel Executive to Lead Nordic Steel Startup
11 April 2024 - A Nordic steel startup has named industry veteran Mark Bula as its chief executive officer, the company has announced.
Liberty Steel Names New European CEO
10 April 2024 - Liberty Steel Group has appointed international sustainability leader Thomas Gangl as the chief executive officer of its European business, the company has announced.
SSAB Begins Search for New CEO
09 April 2024 - SSAB is launching a search for a new chief executive officer as Martin Lindqvist has announced plans to step down.
Midrex Names K.C. Woody as Chief Executive Officer
04 April 2024 - Midrex president K.C. Woody has been promoted to chief executive officer following the retirement of longtime Midrex executive Stephen Montague, the company has announced.
GrafTech Names New CEO
27 March 2024 - Ohio-based graphite electrodes manufacturer GrafTech International Ltd. has given its interim chief executive officer the role on a permanent basis.
New CEO Takes the Helm at JSW Steel USA
06 March 2024 - JSW Steel has named industry veteran Robert Simon as chief executive officer (CEO) of its U.S. operation.
Alton Steel CEO Jim Hrusovsky Announces Retirement, Successor Named
06 February 2024 - Alton Steel Inc.’s (ASI) board of directors has named steel industry veteran Chris Ervin as chief executive officer, succeeding Jim Hrusovsky, who is retiring this fall.
Cleveland-Cliffs Expands Board of Directors
04 January 2024 - Ron Bloom, a private equity executive, labor and political adviser, has joined the Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. board of directors, the steelmaker said Wednesday.
Salzgitter Board Extends CEO’s Tenure
07 December 2023 - Salzgitter AG’s supervisory board has extended chief executive officer Gunnar Groebler's contract until 2029, the German steelmaker said Thursday.
Government Affairs Executive to Lead Global Steel Climate Council
04 December 2023 - The Global Steel Climate Council has hired an executive director to advance the goals of the organization, naming Adina Renee Adler to the post.
Steel Dynamics Announces Changes to Leadership Lineup
18 October 2023 - Steel Dynamics Inc. yesterday announced promotions for Christopher Graham, Richard Poinsatte, Angela Reeve, Christopher Gionti and Daniel Keown.
SCHADE Appoints New Managing Director
09 October 2023 - AUMUND Group’s SCHADE Lagertechnik has named Jan Weckes as managing director, the German company has announced.
USW Announces Passing of International President Tom Conway
26 September 2023 - United Steelworkers (USW) international president Tom Conway has died at the age of 71, the union announced Monday.
Tata Steel’s Narendran Reappointed as CEO
24 July 2023 - Tata Steel has re-appointed T. V. Narendran as chief executive officer and managing director, according to an exchange filing.
Retirement Prompts Leadership Change at CMC
11 July 2023 - Commercial Metals Company (CMC) president Peter Matt will succeed chief executive officer Barbara R. Smith, who has announced that she’ll step down in September.
