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SDI's Millett wins Korf/Iverson Steel Vision Award
Written by Ethan Bernard
June 18, 2024
Steel Dynamics Inc.’s (SDI’s) top executive, Mark D. Millett, has received the 2024 Willy Korf/Ken Iverson Steel Vision Award.
The award honors leaders who have made noteworthy contributions to the steel industry, while at the same time promoting goodwill and integrity.
“Mark has driven meaningful innovation and growth in the steel industry throughout his career, and has led transformational strategic growth at Steel Dynamics,” Theresa E. Wagler, SDI EVP and CFO, said in a statement on Tuesday.
Millett co-founded Steel Dynamics in 1993. He has been CEO since January 2012 and was named chairman of the board in May 2021.
He has helped guide SDI to its current status “as a leading industrial metals solutions company with over 12,000 team members,” the company said.
“We are incredibly proud of him and this peer recognition regarding his industry contributions,” Wagler added.

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