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Promotions and appointments of people working in the iron and steel industry.

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SSAB Americas Appoints New Leadership

16 December 2025 - SSAB Americas announced Tom Cox will succeed Chuck Schmitt as its head and become a member of the SSAB Group executive committee, effective 1 February 2026.

Zekelman Industries Rolls Out New Procurement Leadership

11 December 2025 - Zekelman Industries announced it has promoted Brian Churlik to vice president of procurement, succeeding Mike Mechley.

Nucor Announces Change in Leadership

04 December 2025 - Nucor Corp. announced Stephen D. Laxton has been promoted to serve as president and chief operating officer (COO), succeeding David A. Sumoski, effective 1 January 2026.

Metso Appoints Chief People Officer

11 November 2025 - Metso Corp. announced it has appointed Teija Saari as its chief people officer and a member of the Metso leadership team, effective 1 March 2026.

SDI Taps OmniSource VP to Lead Scrap Unit

11 November 2025 - Steel Dynamics Inc. has promoted Matt Bell to president of OmniSource, the steelmaker’s metals recycling platform, the company has announced.

BlueScope Steel Names New CEO

11 November 2025 - BlueScope Steel is promoting the lead executive of its Australian steel products business, naming Tania Archibald to succeed to Mark Vassella as managing director and chief executive officer (CEO).

thyssenkrupp Steel Appoints New Leadership Team

31 October 2025 - thyssenkrupp Steel has named a new chief executive officer (CEO) after Dennis Grimm, who has led the business since 2024, decided to step down.

Algoma Steel Announces Leadership Transition

30 October 2025 - Algoma Steel has tapped its chief financial officer (CFO) to lead the company, as chief executive officer (CEO) Michael Garcia is stepping down at the end of this year.

Plibrico Co. Appoints New President and CEO

22 October 2025 - The Plibrico Co. has announced the appointment of John Paul Surdo as its new president and chief executive officer.

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