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Nucor Promotes Hanners to EVP
December 14, 2022
Nucor Corp. said Noah Hanners will be promoted to executive vice president effective Jan. 1.
Hanners began his career with Nucor in 2011, the steelmaker said, noting that he currently serves as vice president and general manager of the David J. Joseph Co.
“Noah has proven his abilities in the many leadership roles he has held at Nucor and throughout his career,” Nucor chair, president and CEO Leon Topalian said in a statement.
By Ethan Bernard, Ethan@SteelMarketUpdate.com
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