Community Update
JSW Steel appoints Simon USA CEO
JSW Steel has appointed Robert Simon as the new Chief Executive Officer of JSW , USA . In this role , Simon will oversee the entire business Robert Simon operations in the USA , managing the production and sales of slabs , coils , pipes , and plates at locations like Baytown and Mingo Junction . Before joining JSW USA , Simon worked with various companies , including OmniTrax in Denver , Colorado , and also served as the Chairman of the Steel Manufacturers Association in the USA .
Senior appointments at ACS
Kemppi Oy appoints Suurpää CEO
Kemppi Oy , which advanced products , digital solutions , and services for professionals from industrial welding companies to single contractors , has appointed Kalle Suurpää as the new CEO . Suurpää brings a wealth of leadership experience , having served as Vice President of the Valve Controls and Actuators business unit at Valmet Corporation . With an illustrious career spanning leadership role at Neles Oy and Metso Flow Control , Suurpää is recognised for his prowess in product and technology development . His tenure at Nokia further underscores his deep understanding of innovative technologies and international business dynamics .
Nippon Steel global expansion goals
The Nippon Steel Group plans seize global growth opportunities , become a pioneer in decarbonisation , and take a giant step forward as the “ Best Steelmaker with World-leading Capabilities .” The Group has carried out management reforms such as the consolidation of production lines through structural measures in Japan , a significant margin improvement in direct contract-based sales , and the selection and concentration process of overseas businesses . The Group also aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30 % or more by 2030 , as it advances toward achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 .
Steel Dynamics leadership appointments
Lucy Furnival & William Bishop ACS Stainless Steel Fixings has announced several senior appointments . Lucy Furnival joins the team as commercial director to spearhead the expansion of its national presence . After a successful year as the business development director at ACS , William Bishop has been promoted to the role of sales director . Drawing from his extensive experience of being heavily involved in the high-rise construction sector for over 15 years , William is poised to leverage his expertise to expand ACS ’ s client base . Other changes at ACS come as six other new colleagues are appointed . Noor Haddad joins as specification and design manager , and Paul Ruding as strategic specification director . Tara Lee Smith will focus on driving business development efforts in the South of the country . ACS has also welcomed business development managers Tia Butler and Emily Higgins , whilst Aarron Hume joins the Leeds office as business development director .
Indian Oil appoints Govil as Director HR
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd has appointed Rashmi Govil as the Director of Human Resources . In her new role , Rashmi brings over 30 Rashmi Govil years of industry experience . She joined the petroleum refinery company in 1994 as the Deputy Manager of Employee Relations and has progressed through several leadership roles over the last three decades . Additionally , she began her career as a Management Trainee at Shcil Services .
Wood appoints Lockwood as Non-Executive Director
John Wood Group PLC ( Wood ) has appointed David Lockwood OBE as Non- Executive Director . David brings over 35 years of experience from across global engineering and technology companies . He is currently Chief Executive Officer of Babcock International Group PLC .
Steel Dynamics , Inc . has announced leadership appointments for James Anderson and Chad Bickford . James Anderson will assume the responsibility and oversight for the company ’ s Long Products Steel Group . Mr Anderson successfully led and grew the company ’ s Steel Fabrication business as New Millennium Building Systems ’ President since 2019 and as its Chief Operating Officer from 2015 to 2019 . Chad Bickford will assume the responsibility and oversight for the company ’ s Steel Fabrication Group , New Millennium Building Systems . Since February 2023 , Mr Bickford was responsible for the company ’ s Butler Flat Roll Steel Division , and from 2021 to 2023 , he was responsible for the company ’ s Engineered Bar Products Steel Division , as the General Manager of each location .
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