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Worthington Steel Names President of Flat-Roll Steel Processing

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Worthington Steel (NYSE: WS) has appointed Cliff Larivey as president of Flat-Roll Steel Processing, effective Dec. 1, 2024. Larivey, currently senior vice president of commercial and purchasing, succeeds Jeff Klingler, who will focus on global business operations and strategy execution. Larivey, 51, joined the company through the Gibraltar Strip Steel acquisition in 2010 and has been instrumental in managing customer and supplier relationships. The commercial organization will continue under the leadership of Marc Gase, Doug Kovach, Jason Miller in their respective VP roles, while Brad Kern will lead operations.

Worthington Steel (NYSE: WS) ha nominato Cliff Larivey presidente della lavorazione dell'acciaio a piano, con effetto dal 1° dicembre 2024. Larivey, attualmente vice presidente senior per gli affari commerciali e gli acquisti, succede a Jeff Klingler, che si concentrerà sulle operazioni commerciali globali e sull'esecuzione della strategia. Larivey, 51 anni, è entrato in azienda attraverso l'acquisizione di Gibraltar Strip Steel nel 2010 ed è stato fondamentale nella gestione delle relazioni con i clienti e i fornitori. L'organizzazione commerciale continuerà sotto la guida di Marc Gase, Doug Kovach e Jason Miller nei rispettivi ruoli di VP, mentre Brad Kern guiderà le operazioni.

Worthington Steel (NYSE: WS) ha designado a Cliff Larivey como presidente del procesamiento de acero plano, con efecto a partir del 1 de diciembre de 2024. Larivey, quien actualmente es vicepresidente senior de comercialización y adquisiciones, sucederá a Jeff Klingler, quien se enfocará en las operaciones comerciales globales y la ejecución de estrategias. Larivey, de 51 años, se unió a la empresa mediante la adquisición de Gibraltar Strip Steel en 2010 y ha sido clave en la gestión de las relaciones con clientes y proveedores. La organización comercial seguirá bajo el liderazgo de Marc Gase, Doug Kovach y Jason Miller en sus respectivos roles de VP, mientras que Brad Kern liderará las operaciones.

워싱턴 스틸 (NYSE: WS)는 클리프 라리비를 평판 강판 가공의 사장으로 임명했으며, 2024년 12월 1일부터 효력이 발생합니다. 현재 상무이사인 라리비는 상업 및 구매 담당 부사장으로 재직 중이며, 글로벌 비즈니스 운영 및 전략 실행에 집중할 제프 클링글러를 대신합니다. 51세의 라리비는 2010년 지브롤터 스트립 스틸 인수를 통해 회사에 합류했으며, 고객과 공급자 간의 관계 관리를 담당해왔습니다. 상업 조직은 각각의 VP 역할을 맡고 있는 마크 게이즈, 더그 코바치, 제이슨 밀러의 지도 아래 계속 운영될 것이며, 브래드 커넌은 운영을 이끌게 됩니다.

Worthington Steel (NYSE: WS) a nommé Cliff Larivey président du traitement de l'acier plat, avec effet au 1er décembre 2024. Larivey, actuellement vice-président senior des affaires commerciales et des achats, succède à Jeff Klingler, qui se concentrera sur les opérations commerciales mondiales et l'exécution de la stratégie. Larivey, âgé de 51 ans, a rejoint l'entreprise grâce à l'acquisition de Gibraltar Strip Steel en 2010 et a joué un rôle clé dans la gestion des relations avec les clients et les fournisseurs. L'organisation commerciale continuera sous la direction de Marc Gase, Doug Kovach et Jason Miller dans leurs rôles respectifs de VP, tandis que Brad Kern dirigera les opérations.

Worthington Steel (NYSE: WS) hat Cliff Larivey zum Präsidenten der Flachstahlverarbeitung ernannt, mit Wirkung zum 1. Dezember 2024. Larivey, der derzeit Senior Vice President für den kommerziellen Bereich und Einkauf ist, tritt die Nachfolge von Jeff Klingler an, der sich auf globale Geschäftsabläufe und die Umsetzung der Strategie konzentrieren wird. Larivey, 51 Jahre alt, trat 2010 über die Übernahme von Gibraltar Strip Steel in das Unternehmen ein und war maßgeblich an der Pflege der Beziehungen zu Kunden und Lieferanten beteiligt. Die kommerzielle Organisation wird weiterhin unter der Leitung von Marc Gase, Doug Kovach und Jason Miller in ihren jeweiligen VP-Rollen arbeiten, während Brad Kern die Betriebsführung übernimmt.

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COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Worthington Steel, Inc., (NYSE: WS) announced today that Cliff Larivey, senior vice president of commercial and purchasing, has been named president of Flat-Roll Steel Processing, effective Dec. 1, 2024. Jeff Klingler, executive vice president and chief operating officer, has been performing the role since Dec. 1, 2023. This structure will allow Klingler to focus on the Company’s global business operations and executing its growth and optimization strategy.

“During his tenure, Cliff has been instrumental in building and maintaining strong customer and supplier partnerships, including successfully navigating supply chain challenges during the pandemic, to deliver world-class customer service. He’s also played an integral role in developing our buying intelligence and price risk capabilities,” said Worthington Steel President and CEO Geoff Gilmore. “I have every confidence that through Cliff’s leadership, we will grow our flat-roll processing business and deliver on our strategic vision.”

Larivey, 51, has served as the Company’s senior vice president of commercial and purchasing since Worthington Steel’s separation from the former Worthington Industries in December 2023. Prior to that, he was vice president of purchasing for Worthington Industries for 11 years. Larivey joined Worthington Industries as director of steel purchasing when the Company acquired Gibraltar Strip Steel in February 2010. At Gibraltar, Larivey held several roles of increasing responsibility including production scheduler, materials application and inside sales manager. He was named vice president of marketing at Gibraltar in 2008 and added purchasing to his title in 2009. Larivey earned his bachelor’s degree in business from the University of New York at Buffalo.

Under Larivey’s leadership, Marc Gase, vice president of price risk and supply chain, Doug Kovach, vice president of sales and marketing and Jason Miller, vice president of purchasing, will continue to oversee the commercial organization, and Brad Kern, vice president of operations, will continue to head up operations. With their combined tenure, they bring more than 100 years of expertise to the Company.

About Worthington Steel

Worthington Steel (NYSE:WS) is a metals processor that partners with customers to deliver highly technical and customized solutions. Worthington Steel’s expertise in carbon flat-roll steel processing, electrical steel laminations and tailor welded solutions are driving steel toward a more sustainable future.

As one of the most trusted metals processors in North America, Worthington Steel and its approximately 5,000 employees harness the power of steel to advance our customers’ visions through value-added processing capabilities including galvanizing, pickling, configured blanking, specialty cold reduction, lightweighting and electrical lamination. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington Steel operates 32 facilities in seven states and six countries. Following a people-first Philosophy, commitment to sustainability and proven business system, Worthington Steel’s purpose is to generate positive returns by providing trusted and innovative solutions for customers, creating opportunities for employees and strengthening its communities.

Safe Harbor Statement

Worthington Steel wishes to take advantage of the Safe Harbor provisions included in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “Act"). Statements by Worthington Steel which are not historical information constitute "forward looking statements" within the meaning of the Act. All forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ from those projected. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include risks, uncertainties and impacts described from time to time in Worthington Steel’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Melissa Dykstra

Vice President

Corporate Communications and Investor Relations

Phone: 614-840-4144

Melissa.Dykstra@worthingtonsteel.com

Source: Worthington Steel, Inc.

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When will Cliff Larivey become president of Flat-Roll Steel Processing at Worthington Steel (WS)?

Cliff Larivey will become president of Flat-Roll Steel Processing at Worthington Steel (NYSE: WS) effective December 1, 2024.

What was Cliff Larivey's previous role at Worthington Steel (WS)?

Larivey served as senior vice president of commercial and purchasing at Worthington Steel since the company's separation from Worthington Industries in December 2023.

Who is currently serving as president of Flat-Roll Steel Processing at Worthington Steel (WS)?

Jeff Klingler, executive vice president and chief operating officer, has been performing the role since December 1, 2023.

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