The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has elected AK Steel chief executive Roger Newport as its chairman through May 2020.
Newport currently serves as a member of the AISI board of directors and on the executive committee of the World Steel Association.
Newport replaces Nucor chief executive John Ferriola, who will assume a vice chairman role. Ferriola was elected AISI chairman in May 2016.
AISI also elected the following vice chairmen: ArcelorMittal USA chief executive John Brett, TimkenSteel chief executive Tim Timken and Tenaris vice chairman Guillermo Vogel.
Washington, DC-based AISI is comprised of 21 member companies, including North American integrated and electric furnace steelmakers, and about 120 associate members.

