The World Steel Association (worldsteel) has announced the appointment of Edwin Basson as director general. Subject to the formal approval of the association's board in April, Basson will succeed Ian Christmas on August 1, 2011.
Edwin Basson (50) is currently vice president, commercial co-ordination, marketing and trade policy, ArcelorMittal. A South African national, Mr. Basson received his PhD in economics from Pretoria University. He held the general manager position at Iscor Ltd until he joined Mittal Steel (now ArcelorMittal) in 2004.