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Nucor Welcomes Gregory Hayes to Board of Directors
Written by Sandy Williams
February 17, 2014
Nucor Corp. announced the election of Gregory J. Hayes to the board of directors on Feb. 17, effective immediately. Hayes has served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of United Technologies Inc. (UTC), a provider of high-technology products to the global aerospace and building systems industries, since 2008.
Prior to UTC, Hayes served as Vice President, Finance for Sunstrand Aerospace under Sundstrand Corporation. When UTC and Sunstrand Corp. merged in 1999, Hayes was appointed Vice President, Financial Analysis, for Hamilton Sunstrand. In 2003 he was appointed UTC Vice President and Controller followed by an appointment as UTC Vice President, Accounting and Controls in 2004. That position was broadened to include Investor Relations in 2006.
“Greg brings a wealth of experience in financial oversight, strategic planning and managerial leadership,” said John Ferriola, Nucor’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. “He will be a great addition to our board and we are pleased to welcome him to the Nucor team.”

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