Steel Mills
US Steel Announces Executive Changes
Written by Sandy Williams
June 1, 2017
Today, US Steel Corporation president and chief executive officer David B. Burritt announced new roles and responsibilities for the company’s executive leadership team.
Effective immediately, Christine Breves will become Senior Vice President – Supply Chain & Manufacturing Support; Pipasu Soni will serve as Interim Chief Financial Officer; Scott Buckiso will advance to Senior Vice President – European Solutions; and Barry Melnkovic has been named Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer.
Christine Breves will continue as Chief Supply Chain Officer and, in her new role, will also oversee Asset Revitalization & Manufacturing Excellence, Information Technology, and Business Support.
Scott Buckiso, currently Vice President has executive responsibility for the company’s operations in the Slovak Republic, a role he has held since 2015.
Pipasu Soni will serve as Interim Chief Financial Officer in the role vacated by Burritt upon his appointment as President & CEO. Soni, currently the company’s Vice President – Finance, will now oversee all of the company’s financial activities until an active search for a permanent CFO is completed.
Barry Melnkovic, a recent addition to the U. S. Steel team, will be responsible for all facets of the company’s human resources division as well as labor relations.
Of the new roles, Burritt said, “These changes are designed to drive an operational excellence mindset deeper into our business – from our manufacturing facilities to the numerous business processes that support them. An increased focus on our operations is critical as we move to accelerate our asset revitalization efforts and realize improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Christie, Scott, Pipasu, and Barry will provide key insight and expertise to guide our operational excellence.”
Breves, Buckiso, Soni, and Melnkovic will report to Burritt.
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