Steel Mills

May 25, 2021
Nucor's Topalian Elected Chairman of AISI
Written by Sandy Williams
Nucor CEO and President Leon Topalian will serve as the next chairman of the American Iron and Steel Institute, announced the AISI Board of Directors on Tuesday. Topalian will serve a two-year term at the head of the industry trade group, taking over the role from John Brett, CEO of ArcelorMittal North America.
“Leon Topalian is one of the global steel industry’s most influential leaders and a vocal advocate for the American steel industry. AISI’s aggressive engagement on key steel industry issues will continue to grow by leaps and bounds under his direction,” said Kevin Dempsey, president and CEO of AISI.


