Leading Executives in Metal Smelting and Casting, Foundries
William (Bill) Oplinger
President & Chief Executive Officer, Alcoa Corporation
President & CEO since September 24, 2023, Bill is steering Alcoa’s upstream aluminum portfolio and advancing low‑carbon smelting while integrating Alumina Limited following its 2025 acquisition.
Website | Press/IR | LinkedIn (Company)
Aditya Mittal
Chief Executive Officer, ArcelorMittal
As CEO since 2021, Aditya is driving the group’s decarbonization strategy and growth; he continues to guide performance in a volatile trade environment.
Website | Press/Media | LinkedIn (Company)
Lourenco Goncalves
Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer, Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.
At Cliffs since 2014, Lourenco transformed the company into an integrated steel leader via acquisitions (AK Steel, ArcelorMittal USA, FPT, Stelco) and HBI investment, while remaining a prominent industry advocate.
Website | Newsroom | LinkedIn (Company)
Jean‑Marc Germain
Chief Executive Officer, Constellium
CEO since 2016, Jean‑Marc has expanded Constellium’s positions in aerospace, automotive and packaging, and regularly leads investor updates on performance and strategy.
Website | Investors/IR | LinkedIn (Company)
Jesse E. Gary
President, Chief Executive Officer & Director, Century Aluminum Company
Jesse became CEO on July 1, 2021, and continues to lead Century’s U.S. and Icelandic smelters and its Jamalco alumina JV, engaging actively with capital markets.
Website | Investors/IR | LinkedIn (Company)
Abdulnasser Bin Kalban
Chief Executive Officer, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA)
Abdulnasser leads the UAE’s largest industrial company outside oil & gas, forging multi‑year partnerships and investments that elevate EGA’s global aluminum footprint.
Website | Media | LinkedIn (Company)
Carlos Vasto
Head (President) of GF Casting Solutions; Member of Group Management, Georg Fischer AG, GF Casting Solutions (Georg Fischer)
Carlos heads GF Casting Solutions globally, focusing on lightweight aluminum and magnesium components and a safety‑first culture across 14+ sites.
Website | Imprint/Division Contact | LinkedIn (Division)
Gustavo Werneck da Cunha
Chief Executive Officer, Gerdau
CEO since 2018, Gustavo has steered Gerdau’s transformation and governance, emphasizing innovation, operational excellence and sustainability in long and special steels.
Website | Governance | LinkedIn (Company)
Eivind Kallevik
President & Chief Executive Officer, Norsk Hydro ASA
Eivind took over as Hydro’s President & CEO on May 13, 2024, leading the company’s 2030 low‑carbon strategy across bauxite, alumina, smelting and recycling.
Website | News/Media | LinkedIn (Company)
Satish Pai
Managing Director, Hindalco Industries (Aditya Birla Group)
Managing Director since 2016, Satish has pivoted Hindalco toward value‑added aluminum solutions and industry‑leading sustainability, with repeated top rankings in S&P Global’s CSA/DJSI.
Website | Leadership | LinkedIn (Company)
Keith A. Harvey
Chairman; President & Chief Executive Officer, Kaiser Aluminum Corporation
A 40‑year veteran, Keith leads Kaiser as President & CEO and, since January 1, 2025, also serves as Chairman, accelerating growth across aerospace, automotive and packaging end‑markets.
Website | Investors/IR | LinkedIn (Company)
Armando Tamez
Chief Executive Officer, Nemak
CEO since 2013, Armando has led Nemak’s evolution from engine blocks to e‑mobility, structure and chassis aluminum castings for global OEMs.
Website | Investors/Leadership | LinkedIn (Company)
Eiji Hashimoto
Representative Director, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Nippon Steel Corporation
Eiji serves as Representative Director, Chairman & CEO, overseeing global growth initiatives including the June 18, 2025 completion of the U.S. Steel transaction under a national‑security agreement.
Website | Corporate Profile/Executives | LinkedIn (Company)
Steve Fisher
President & Chief Executive Officer, Novelis Inc.
Under Steve’s leadership, Novelis became the world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, completed the Aleris acquisition, and continues to invest in high‑recycled‑content products.
Website | Leadership | Investor News
Leon J. Topalian
Chair, President & Chief Executive Officer, Nucor Corporation
Leon has served as Chair, President & CEO since 2022, leading America’s largest steelmaker by EAF capacity with a focus on downstream value‑add growth and low‑emissions steel.
Website | Leadership | LinkedIn (Company)
In‑hwa Chang
Group Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, POSCO Holdings
Appointed Group Chairman/CEO in March 2025, In‑hwa is accelerating POSCO’s shift to green materials and global R&D—spanning steel decarbonization, batteries and critical minerals.
Website | Newsroom | LinkedIn (Company)
Mark D. Millett
Co‑founder, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Steel Dynamics, Inc. (SDI)
Co‑founder and CEO since 2012 (Chair since 2021), Mark expanded SDI from steel/EAF leadership into recycled‑aluminum flat‑rolled products, earning multiple industry accolades.
Website | Leadership | IR/News
Fernando Cestari de Rizzo
Chief Executive Officer, Tupy S.A.
A lifelong Tupyan, Fernando has led the Brazil‑based cast iron specialist to record results and international recognition for management and ESG, including Forbes’ top‑CEO list.
Website | Press/Contacts | LinkedIn (Company)
David B. Burritt
President & Chief Executive Officer, United States Steel Corporation (a Nippon Steel company)
CEO since 2017, David modernized U. S. Steel with the Big River Steel acquisition and now continues to lead the company following its June 18, 2025 combination with Nippon Steel.
Website | Leadership | Newsroom
Michael (Mike) Hawthorne
Chief Executive Officer, Waupaca Foundry
Named CEO on February 10, 2025, Michael is guiding North America’s leading iron foundry through its next growth phase under new ownership.
Website | News/Press | LinkedIn (Company)
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