Steel Mills

David Burritt Promoted to Chief Operating Officer at US Steel

March 1, 2017

US Steel Corporation has promoted David B. Burritt to president and chief operating officer effective February 28, 2017. Mario Longhi, who served as president and chief executive officer, will continue as CEO and as a member of the board of directors. Longhi’s focus will be on the company’s strategic vision.

Burritt will have executive responsibility for all aspects of the company’s day to day business in the U.S. and Europe. He will continue to serve as CFO until that position has been filled.

Burritt joined US Steel as executive vice president and chief financial officer joined the company in September 2013. During his tenure he assumed increasing responsibility for commercial activities, plant operations and strategic planning. Prior to coming to US Steel, Burritt served for 32 years as chief financial officer with Caterpillar.

The appointment of Burritt to chief operating officer will be the first time the company has had a COO since Mario Longhi was promoted from the position in June 2013.
(Source: US Steel)