Nucor taps Theophilus for new HR role

Nucor has appointed Nicole B. Theophilus to the newly created position of EVP of talent and human resources, effective April 29.

The Charlotte, N.C.-based steelmaker said Theophilus will focus on Nucor’s enterprise talent development and human resources strategy.

She most recently served as EVP and chief human resources officer of Wabtec Corp., a global transportation solutions company.

“Niki is an accomplished leader who will be a strong addition to our executive team,” Leon Topalian, Nucor’s chair, president, and CEO said in a statement.

Ethan Bernard

Ethan Bernard is managing editor for Steel Market Update. He previously worked for American Metal Market as a copy editor in the New York office for two years, starting in 2008. Later, he copy edited AMM’s monthly magazine on a freelance basis from 2015 until 2017. With experience in financial copywriting and textbook publishing, he holds a BA in Comparative Literature from UC Berkeley, and an MFA in Creative Writing from New York University. He can be reached at ethan@steelmarketupdate.com or 724-759-7871.

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