Chuck Schmitt EVP & President of SSAB Americas
Chuck Schmitt is president of SSAB Americas, a leading supplier of steel plate and coil in North America. In his current role, he is responsible for directing all commercial and operational activities, as well as the overall financial performance for the Americas. Schmitt began his career in the steel industry with United States Steel Corporation’s management trainee program in 1985. In 1990, he joined IPSCO Steel Holdings and held various roles within the organization, including head of the southern business divisions at Houston, Texas, and Mobile, Ala. After the 2007 acquisition of IPSCO by SSAB, he was promoted to vice president and in 2011, he was promoted to SSAB’s group executive committee and appointed president of the SSAB Americas business division. A fourth-generation steelmaker, Schmitt received his Bachelor of Business administration degree from the University of Texas in Arlington, Texas. He sits on the board of directors for the American Iron and Steel Institute and for the Steel Manufacturers Association. In 2024, Schmitt was recognized by the Association for Iron & Steel Technology as Steelmaker of the Year.