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AISI taps two new board members
Written by Ethan Bernard
October 11, 2024
The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has named two new board members: Neil Tannyan of Hatch and Doug Dunworth of SMS Group.
Both Tannyan and Dunworth represent associate member companies on the AISI board of directors. Additionally, Tannyan serves as the chairman of the AISI Associate Member Committee.
“I am proud to welcome Neil and Doug to the AISI Board of Directors,” Kevin Dempsey, AISI president and CEO, said in a statement on Thursday. “Their expertise and work with the Associate Member Committee will bring new and exciting insights to our board of directors.”
Tannyan has been the USA regional manager of iron and steel at Mississauga, Ontario-based Hatch since 2021. He joined the industry, engineering, and management consultancy in 2008.
Dunworth is currently the president and CEO of the Americas region for SMS Group, a Germany-based metals technology and equipment provider. He has previously held similar positions at SMS Technical Services and SMS Millcraft.
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