The World Stainless Steel Association has elected Bernardo Velasquez, executive director of Acerinox Group, as its new chairman at the organization's 30th annual conference in Johannesburg, South Africa, Kallanish said.
Yosuke Sakai, CEO and Head of Stainless Steel and Titanium Division of Nippon Steel Corp., Sudhakar Sivaji, CEO of Aperam, and Lee Jiun, Head of Marketing at Posco, were elected vice Chairmen. Swiss Steel Group CEO Frank Koch will serve as acting Treasurer.
The Board of Directors includes six more representatives from China, Baowu Tisco, Acerinox Europa, Daido Steel, JFE Steel and North American Stainless.
Tim Collins continues to serve as the General Secretary of worldstainless, while Edwin Basson, CEO of the World Steel Manufacturers Association, remains a member of the board ex officio.
Author: Todor Kirkov
Kallanish.com
