Severstal North America Announces New Appointments
12/11/2012 - 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.
Severstal North America appointed Mr. Saikat Dey as chief strategy and procurement officer, effective 15 December 2012. In this new role Saikat will have responsibility for the strategy, business planning and purchasing functions of the company. Saikat joined Severstal as vice president, strategy and business development, in 2011 from McKinsey and Company, where he served as associate principal in the global energy and materials practice.
“Saikat’s balanced approach to turn complex analysis and research into common-sense conclusions, coupled with his insightful, innovative and practical solutions to challenging business issues, well prepare him for this new role,” said Sergei Kuznetsov, CEO, Severstal North America.
Saikat Dey replaces Mr. David A. Howard, who is appointed plant manager, Double Eagle Steel Coating Company and will report to the joint venture’s Board of Directors. “Dave brings a wealth of experience to this important position at Double Eagle, which will permit him to continue advancing our electro-galvanized products and technologies,” Kuznetsov commented.
Howard replaces Mr. Jason Pond, who is appointed manager, engineering and construction, Severstal Dearborn. Jason replaces Mr. David Morris, vice president, engineering and construction, who is retiring after twenty-seven years of service with the company. “Dave’s contributions have been significant and include his work on the construction of the new C Blast Furnace, PLTCM and Hot Dip Galvanizing Line. We extend to Dave our best wishes as he enters this new chapter of his life,” Kuznetsov concluded.
