Metallus names Westbrooks and Zaranec to new exec roles

Metallus has promoted Kristopher R. Westbrooks to the newly created role of president and COO, and John M. Zaranec III has been appointed to the role of EVP and CFO, effective June 16.

The specialty steelmaker, based in Canton, Ohio, said both executives will report directly to CEO Mike Williams.

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