Cristian Cattalini Cristian Cattalini graduated in mechanical engineering from Politecnico di Milano in 2003, completing his thesis work at the Technical University of Munich. He entered the steelmaking industry in 2007 and has since held positions of increasing responsibility across technology, engineering, operations and business management. From 2011 to 2018, he was based in China, initially serving as engineering manager and later as head of the local Meltshop Business Unit, contributing to the development of the Chinese steelmaking market. In 2020, after returning to Italy, he was appointed managing director of an industrial technology company serving the steel industry, leading its international expansion and the development of innovative and sustainable technologies. In 2024, he became chief operating officer of a global direct reduction technology business, with responsibility for engineering, operations and the execution of major international projects. In November 2025, Cattalini joined SMS group as vice president Steelmaking. In this role, he is responsible for the Steelmaking Center of Competence, supporting the strategic development and global growth of the company's steelmaking business, with a particular focus on electric steelmaking technologies. With more than 20 years of experience in the metals industry and extensive expertise in electric arc furnace technology, Cattalini combines a strong engineering and technology background with international business and operational leadership experience gained across Europe, China, the U.S. and Mexico. |
