AISI Welcomes Johann Steiner to AISI Board of Directors

December 17, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Iron and Steel Institute’s (AISI) Board of Directors yesterday elected Johann Steiner, Outokumpu president, business area Americas, as a member of AISI’s Board.

AISI Chairman Lourenco Goncalves, chairman, president and CEO of Cleveland-Cliffs, said, “As a long-time leader in the stainless steel industry, Johann knows first-hand the critical policy issues facing American steel ― particularly regarding global unfair foreign trade practices that have impacted all AISI members. We welcome him to the AISI Board.”

Kevin Dempsey, AISI president and CEO, said, “ Johann’s expertise in the steel industry, particularly the stainless steel industry, brings an important perspective to our Board. We look forward to Johann’s outstanding participation on the many critical issues facing steel.”

Steiner has been with Outokumpu for more than a decade and was named to his current position at Outokumpu in October. Most recently, Steiner held the position of executive vice president for strategy, sustainability and people at Outokumpu. He is now based in Calvert, Alabama.

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Contact: Lisa Harrison

202.452.7115 / lharrison@steel.org

AISI serves as the voice of the American steel industry in the public policy arena and advances the case for steel in the marketplace as the preferred material of choice. AISI’s membership is comprised of integrated and electric arc furnace (EAF) steelmakers, steel pipe and tube manufacturers and steel processors and fabricators, reflecting the production and distribution of both carbon and stainless steels. These steels are critical to America’s national and economic security, including roads and bridges, buildings, the electrical grid, cars and trucks and all clean energy technologies. AISI also represents associate members who are suppliers to or customers of the steel industry. For more news about steel and its applications, view AISI’s website at www.steel.org. Follow AISI on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter (@AISISteel) or Instagram.