Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario-based steelmaker Essar Steel Algoma Inc. announced Monday that it has selected James Hrusovsky as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company. The appointment and effective date are subject to pending regulatory approval.
Hrusovsky, who has held a number of senior executive positions in the steel industry, most recently served as CEO of Severstal's Columbus, Mississippi plant.
Malay Mukherjee, CEO Essar Steel Business Group, said, "We are very pleased to attract an individual with Mr. Hrusovsky's skills to serve as the Company's CEO. Mr. Hrusovsky is one of the leading executives in the steel industry with over 29 years of experience in nearly all aspects of steelmaking including research, quality, product development, engineering, capital projects, sales and profit centre management."
Hrusovsky commented on the pending appointment, "I am excited to join Essar Steel Algoma. Under the Essar brand, this company has continued to grow and expand in the North American steel industry and I look forward to working with the employees, unions, investors, directors and other stakeholders to continue to build a profitable and successful company."