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New CEO at EVRAZ NA
Written by Sandy Williams
July 20, 2019
EVRAZ NA announced the resignation of president and chief executive officer Conrad Winkler and the appointment of James “Skip” Herald as the new CEO. The change in leadership will be effective Aug. 5, 2019.
Winkler, CEO since July 2013, is leaving to pursue other opportunities, said a press release from the company. Winkler led the modernization of the pipe and steel operations of the North American division and the expansion of the product range. His leadership included initiating and launching the EVRAZ Pueblo rail mill modernization project to produce 100-meter rails.
Herald is joining EVRAZ from AXIP Energy where he served as CEO. He has 35 years of experience in the oil & gas and energy pipe industries at companies including Vallourec and Halliburton.
“I wish to thank Conrad for his valuable contribution to maintaining EVRAZ North America’s market leadership and I wish him success in his future pursuits,” said Alexander Frolov, EVRAZ chief executive officer. “I am confident James Herald will continue the strategy-building effort of ENA and his vast experience in oil & gas and pipe sectors will create additional momentum for this crucial part of our business.”
About EVRAZ NA:
EVRAZ North America is a leading North American producer of engineered steel products for rail, energy and industrial end markets. The company has six production sites located in the USA (Portland, Oregon; Pueblo, Colorado) and Canada (Regina, Saskatchewan; Calgary, Camrose and Red Deer, Alberta). EVRAZ NA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Russian steel and mining company EVRAZ plc.
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