Lourenco Goncalves, chairman, president and chief executive officer, Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., was named Steelmaker of the Year at AISTech 2021 – The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition. The Steelmaker of the Year Award is presented annually by AIST to recognize notable leaders and their contributions to the steel industry.
Goncalves was honored in recognition of his distinguished career, strong leadership and outstanding contributions to the global mining and steel industries for more than 30 years; for his strategic vision to transform and grow Cleveland-Cliffs as an exemplary company in the U.S. steel industry; and for his passionate advocacy for the success of the domestic iron and steel industry.
AIST Distinguished Member and Fellow Award:
•Wendell L. Carter, senior vice president, flat rolled steel, Cleveland-Cliffs Steel LLC.
•Ruth Engel, consultant, Refractory Consulting Services.
•George J. Koenig, chief commercial officer, Phoenix Services LLC.
Published in the August 2021 Edition