PITTSBURGH, May 10, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, United States
Steel Corporation (NYSE: X) announced the retirement of
Mario Longhi from the company on
June 30, 2017. He stepped down
as CEO on May 8, 2017, but he will
remain on the board of directors and serve as an employee of the
company, providing transitional support, until his
retirement. Also, on May 8,
2017, David B. Burritt,
currently president and COO, was elected by the board of directors
to assume the position of president and CEO as well as become a
member of the board.
"Mario played a key role in driving the company's
transformation, including the successful implementation of The
Carnegie Way," said Chairman David S.
Sutherland. "His impact was felt across our company
and the steel industry through his efforts in Washington, D.C., to combat unfair trade and
create a level playing field. We thank him for his dedication
to U. S. Steel."
Longhi began his career at U. S. Steel in 2012 as executive vice
president and chief operating officer. In 2013, Longhi was
promoted to president and CEO and elected to the company's board of
directors. He was brought to the company to launch a
wide-ranging business transformation. The effort, known as
The Carnegie Way, generated marked cultural and operational
improvements.
"When I came to the company, I envisioned a five-year tenure,
which I have completed," said Longhi. "I am proud of the
progress we have made, which solely resides on the people of this
company. U. S. Steel employees dug in, tackled every
challenge and never stopped looking for ways to improve everything
they could control. I am fortunate to have spent five years
working with them."
United States Steel Corporation, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pa., is a leading integrated steel
producer and Fortune 250 company with major operations in
the United States and Central
Europe. For more information about U. S. Steel please visit
www.ussteel.com.
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SOURCE United States Steel Corporation