Steel News

Metso Appoints Chief People Officer

11 November 2025 - Metso Corp. announced it has appointed Teija Saari as its chief people officer and a member of the Metso leadership team, effective 1 March 2026.

SDI Taps OmniSource VP to Lead Scrap Unit

11 November 2025 - Steel Dynamics Inc. has promoted Matt Bell to president of OmniSource, the steelmaker’s metals recycling platform, the company has announced.

BlueScope Steel Names New CEO

11 November 2025 - BlueScope Steel is promoting the lead executive of its Australian steel products business, naming Tania Archibald to succeed to Mark Vassella as managing director and chief executive officer (CEO).

thyssenkrupp Steel Appoints New Leadership Team

31 October 2025 - thyssenkrupp Steel has named a new chief executive officer (CEO) after Dennis Grimm, who has led the business since 2024, decided to step down.

Algoma Steel Announces Leadership Transition

30 October 2025 - Algoma Steel has tapped its chief financial officer (CFO) to lead the company, as chief executive officer (CEO) Michael Garcia is stepping down at the end of this year.

Plibrico Co. Appoints New President and CEO

22 October 2025 - The Plibrico Co. has announced the appointment of John Paul Surdo as its new president and chief executive officer.

The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society Announces Changes in Executive Leadership

10 October 2025 - The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) board of directors announced it has appointed Trudi Dunlap as its executive director and chief executive officer, effective 1 April 2026.

Outokumpu Announces Changes in Leadership Team

06 October 2025 - Outokumpu announced it has appointed Johann Steiner as president of business area Americas as of 6 October.

Esmark Appoints New CEO of Esmark Steel Group, Esmark International

03 October 2025 - Esmark Steel Group, a subsidiary of Esmark, Inc., announced it has appointed Jack Biegalski as chief executive officer, effective 1 October. Biegalski succeeds Roberto Alvarez in the position; Alvarez has been named chief executive officer of Esmark International.

Leeco Steel Names New Senior Account Manager, Central Region

01 October 2025 - Leeco Steel has promoted Eric Zweep to senior account manager, central region, effective 1 October.

USW Mourns Passing of Its Former President

22 September 2025 - The United Steelworkers (USW) announced its former international president for more than 18 years, Leo. W. Gerard, passed away on Sunday.

The Systems Group Names Kyle Morgan Its New President

22 September 2025 - The Systems Group announced it has promoted Kyle Morgan as its new president.

Outokumpu Appoints Vice President, Investor Relations

18 September 2025 - Outokumpu announced it has appointed Johan Lindh as vice president of investor relations, effective 17 November 2025.

SMS group Mourns the Loss of Their Former CEO

10 September 2025 - SMS group announced their former chief executive officer and entrepreneur, Heinrich Weiss, passed away on 8 September.

Magneco/Metrel Establishes New R&D Facility

20 August 2025 - Magneco/Metrel announced it has created a new research and development (R&D) facility dedicated to the advancement of next-generation refractory products in Walnut, Ill.

Zekelman Industries Announces Changes in Leadership

19 August 2025 - North American steel pipe and tube manufacturer Zekelman Industries announced it has made three leadership appointments to its executive team.

SME Selects Incoming Executive Director and CEO

14 August 2025 - The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) has selected Melissa Russell to become its next executive director and chief executive officer, succeeding Dave Kanagy.

Tata Steel UK Appoints Its CEO as New Chair of UK Steel

12 August 2025 - Tata Steel UK announced it has appointed its chief executive officer, Rajesh Nair, as the new chair of the representative body for the U.K.’s steel industry, UK Steel.

EVRAZ North America Receives New Leadership, and a New Name

31 July 2025 - The new owner of EVRAZ North America has hired a former United States Steel Corporation executive to lead the business, which has been renamed the Orion Steel Companies.

U. S. Steel Announces its Board of Directors

30 July 2025 - United States Steel Corporation, along with Nippon Steel Corp. and its subsidiary Nippon Steel North America Inc., announced the appointment of three independent U.S. directors to U. S. Steel’s board of directors.