Russel Metals Announces Executive Promotions
02/19/2008 - Russel Metals announces the promotion of two senior executives to the positions of Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer.
Russel Metals Inc. announced the promotion of two senior executives, Brian Hedges and Marion Britton.
Brian Hedges, Russel Metals’ Chief Financial Officer, has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer. Marion Britton, the company's Chief Accounting Officer, has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer.
"Brian and Marion have made significant contributions to our success in elevating Russel Metals to its position as one of the premier metals distribution companies in North America,” said Bud Siegel, President and CEO. “Their promotions are an extension of our succession planning, as Brian has assumed an increasing role in our operations and growth strategy, and Marion has assumed greater responsibilities in the financial area.”
Brian Hedges, Russel Metals’ Chief Financial Officer, has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer. Marion Britton, the company's Chief Accounting Officer, has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer.
"Brian and Marion have made significant contributions to our success in elevating Russel Metals to its position as one of the premier metals distribution companies in North America,” said Bud Siegel, President and CEO. “Their promotions are an extension of our succession planning, as Brian has assumed an increasing role in our operations and growth strategy, and Marion has assumed greater responsibilities in the financial area.”
Hedges has been with the company 13 years, and Britton has been with the company 23 years.
“Appointing proven industry executives to these important positions reflects the confidence that our Board of Directors and I have in their capabilities and their dedication to generating continued superior performance for our stakeholders," concluded Siegel.
Russel Metals, one of the largest metals distribution companies in North America, carries on business in three distribution segments: metals service centers, energy tubular products and steel distributors. The company operates under various names including Russel Metals, A.J. Forsyth, Acier Leroux, Acier Loubier, Acier Richler, Arrow Steel Processors, B&T Steel, Baldwin International, Comco Pipe and Supply, Fedmet Tubulars, JMS Russel Metals, Leroux Steel, McCabe Steel, Megantic Metal, Metaux Russel, Metaux Russel Produits Specialises, Milspec Industries, Pioneer Pipe, Russel Metals Specialty Products, Russel Metals Williams Bahcall, Spartan Steel Products, Sunbelt Group, Triumph Tubular & Supply, Wirth Steel and York-Ennis.
Russel Metals, one of the largest metals distribution companies in North America, carries on business in three distribution segments: metals service centers, energy tubular products and steel distributors. The company operates under various names including Russel Metals, A.J. Forsyth, Acier Leroux, Acier Loubier, Acier Richler, Arrow Steel Processors, B&T Steel, Baldwin International, Comco Pipe and Supply, Fedmet Tubulars, JMS Russel Metals, Leroux Steel, McCabe Steel, Megantic Metal, Metaux Russel, Metaux Russel Produits Specialises, Milspec Industries, Pioneer Pipe, Russel Metals Specialty Products, Russel Metals Williams Bahcall, Spartan Steel Products, Sunbelt Group, Triumph Tubular & Supply, Wirth Steel and York-Ennis.
