Theresa E. Wagler to become Steel Dynamics' President and Chief Executive Officer; Mark D. Millett to become Steel Dynamics' Executive Chairman

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    "title": "Theresa E. Wagler to become Steel Dynamics' President and Chief Executive Officer; Mark D. Millett to become Steel Dynamics' Executive Chairman",
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    "excerpt": "Senior Leadership Organizational Changes Positioning Steel Dynamics for Long-Term Growth FORT WAYNE, Ind. , Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Steel Dynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ/GS: STLD) today announced that the company's board of directors unanimously approved that effective January 1, 2027, Theresa E. Wagler will become the company's President and Chief Executive Officer upon Mark D. Millett's concurrent retirement as CEO and transition to Executive Chairman of the board of directors. Ms. Wagler will become a member of the Steel Dynamics' board of directors effective immediately. Today's announcement reflects the culmination of a thoughtful and comprehensive succession planning process and supports continuity as Steel Dynamics continues to advance its strategy as a world leading metals solutions company. \"On behalf of the board of directors, I want to thank Mark for his exceptional leadership and contributions to the global industry and to the outstanding company he co-founded over 30 years ago,\" said Kenneth Cornew, the company's Lead Independent Director. \"Under Mark's leadership the company has gone through a period of unprecedented transformational growth, while strengthening Steel Dynamics entrepreneurial culture, strategic positioning, and opportunity for continued long-term success. We are thankful to have him transition into the role of Executive Chairman in the new year. \"We...",
    "summary": "Mark D. Millett will retire as CEO of Steel Dynamics, effective January 1, 2027, and will transition to Executive Chairman.",
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