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US Steel Names New CFO

Written by Laura Miller

June 14, 2022

Jessica T. Graziano will join US Steel Corp. as its new senior vice president and chief financial officer effective Aug. 8.

Graziano comes to US Steel after spending eight years with United Rentals Inc., most recently serving as executive vice president and CFO. She also previously served as senior vice president, chief accounting officer, and corporate controller for Revlon.

USS CFO Jessica Graziano “I am pleased to welcome Jessica to US Steel’s executive management team,” said US Steel President and CEO David Burritt. “Her extensive experience in leading financial operations and proven track record of strong results will be invaluable to the company. As we continue to execute our Best for All strategy, Jessica’s strong leadership will be a great asset to US Steel.”

“This is an exciting time to join US Steel,” stated Graziano. “I am very honored to join an iconic company, and I look forward to working with the team as it continues to transform its business model and expand its competitive advantages to create long-term value for stockholders.”

Graziano replaces former senior VP and CFO Christine Breves who resigned in February but has continued to serve as executive vice president of business transformation while a replacement was sought.

By Laura Miller, Laura@SteelMarketUpdate.com

Laura Miller

Laura Miller is a reporter and editor for Steel Market Update. She has held a variety of positions within the steel industry since 2007, including reporting and editing for Steel Business Briefing/Platts, the Association for Iron and Steel Technology, and Kallanish Commodities, as well as marketing for what was then known as ThyssenKrupp Steel USA (now AM/NS Calvert). After a five-year hiatus working across other industries, she returned to steel in 2021 and has covered the flat rolled, tubular, and trade areas of the industry. She is a member of the Association of Women in the Metal Industries and a past-president of the AWMI Pittsburgh Chapter. She holds a BA in Latin American Studies from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. She can be reached at laura@steelmarketupdate.com or 724-759-7869.

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