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ArcelorMittal Appoints Head of Health, Safety, Security, Environment & Sustainability
03/12/2012 - ArcelorMittal announced the appointment of Suresh Rajapakse as Vice President and Head of Health, Safety, Security, Environment & Sustainability for Mining, effective from February 5, 2012.
ArcelorMittal announced the appointment of Suresh Rajapakse as Vice President and Head of Health, Safety, Security, Environment & Sustainability for Mining. The appointment is effective from February 5, 2012.
In his new position, Rajapakse will be based in London and will report to Peter Kukielski, Chief Executive, ArcelorMittal Mining and Member of ArcelorMittal Group Management Board.
“Suresh has lengthy experience in the industry and I am delighted that he has chosen to join ArcelorMittal Mining,” said Peter Kukielski, Chief Executive, ArcelorMittal Mining and Member of ArcelorMittal Group Management Board, commented. “Health and safety is the number one priority for ArcelorMittal and Suresh will be instrumental in our drive to achieve zero harm. As we focus on expanding our mining business, we are aiming not only for improved systems in our mines for employees’ health and safety and for environmental integrity, but for a Courageous Leadership company culture that puts safety first, always.”
Rajapakse joins ArcelorMittal from Rio Tinto where he worked for nearly twenty years. He held various senior positions at Rio Tinto during his time at the company, most recently serving as the Head of Global Safety, Aviation and Process Safety. Rajapakse holds a B. Eng. (Hons) degree in Minerals Processing Engineering from Camborne School of Mines in the United Kingdom.
ArcelorMittal is the world's largest steel and mining company, with a presence in more than 60 countries. The Group leads major global carbon steel markets, including automotive, construction, household appliances and packaging, with leading R&D and technology. The Group also has a world class mining business with a global portfolio of over 20 mines in operation and development, and is the world’s 4th largest iron ore producer. The Group holds operations in over 22 countries spanning four continents, covering all key industrial markets, from emerging to mature, and has outstanding distribution networks.
In 2011, ArcelorMittal had revenues of $94.0 billion and crude steel production of 91.9 million tonnes, representing approximately 6% of world steel output. The Group's mining operations produced 54 million tonnes of iron ore and 8 million tonnes of metallurgical coal.
