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Andrea J. Ayers Elected to U. S. Steel Board of Directors

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United States Steel Corporation (NYSE: X) announced Andrea J. Ayers' election to its Board of Directors. Ayers previously served as President and CEO of Convergys Corporation from November 2012 to October 2018 and has held various leadership roles in the customer management sector. She has been on the board of Stanley Black & Decker since 2014, becoming Chair in April 2022. U. S. Steel, founded in 1901, is a leading steel producer with a focus on safety and innovation, providing high-value steel products across multiple industries.

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  • Ayers brings extensive leadership experience from her tenure at Convergys and other companies.
  • The addition of Ayers to the board may introduce fresh perspectives and strategic insights.
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  • There may be concerns about continuity given Ayers' lack of experience in the steel industry.

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- United States Steel Corporation (NYSE: X) (“U. S. Steel”) announced today that Andrea J. Ayers has been elected to the Company’s Board of Directors.

Ms. Andrea Ayers (Photo: Business Wire)

Ms. Andrea Ayers (Photo: Business Wire)

Ms. Ayers served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Convergys Corporation (now Concentrix Corporation) from November 2012 through October 2018, and a director of Convergys from October 2012 through October 2018. From 2008 through 2012, Ms. Ayers served as President of Convergys Customer Management Group, Inc. and from 2010 to 2012, she also served as Chief Operating Officer of Convergys Customer Management Group, Inc.

Ms. Ayers has served on the board of Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. since 2014 and as Chair of the Board since April 2022. She also served on the board of directors of Endurance International Group Holdings, Inc. from 2019 until it was acquired in 2021.

Ms. Ayers received a bachelor’s degree in management and administration from Louisiana State University, Shreveport.

Founded in 1901, United States Steel Corporation is a leading steel producer. With an unwavering focus on safety, the Company’s customer-centric Best for All® strategy is advancing a more secure, sustainable future for U. S. Steel and its stakeholders. With a renewed emphasis on innovation, U. S. Steel serves the automotive, construction, appliance, energy, containers, and packaging industries with high value-added steel products such as U. S. Steel’s proprietary XG3™ advanced high-strength steel. The Company also maintains competitively advantaged iron ore production and has an annual raw steelmaking capability of 22.4 million net tons. U. S. Steel is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with world-class operations across the United States and in Central Europe. For more information, please visit www.ussteel.com.

Arista Joyner

Manager

Financial Communications

T – (412) 433-3994

E – aejoyner@uss.com



Kevin Lewis

Vice President

Investor Relations

T – (412) 433-6935

E – klewis@uss.com

Source: United States Steel Corporation

FAQ

Who is the newly elected board member of United States Steel Corporation?

Andrea J. Ayers has been elected to the Board of Directors of United States Steel Corporation.

What previous roles did Andrea J. Ayers hold before joining United States Steel?

Ayers served as President and CEO of Convergys Corporation and held various leadership positions within the company.

What is the background of Andrea J. Ayers in corporate governance?

Ayers has been a board member of Stanley Black & Decker since 2014, serving as Chair since April 2022.

What are the potential impacts of Andrea J. Ayers' election on United States Steel?

Her election may bring new strategic insights and governance experience to the Board.

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