David S. Sutherland Explained

David S. Sutherland
Birth Date:[1]
Nationality:American
Alma Mater:University of Saskatchewan
Katz Graduate School of Business
Occupation:Businessman
Chairman, U.S. Steel
Term:January 2014-
Predecessor:John P. Surma
Boards:U.S. Steel (since 2008)
GATX
Imperial Oil

David S. Sutherland (born 1948/1949) is an American businessman, and the non-executive chairman of U.S. Steel, since January 2014, when he succeeded John P. Surma.

Early life

Sutherland earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Saskatchewan and an MBA from the Katz Graduate School of Business at the University of Pittsburgh.[2]

Career

Sutherland worked for 30 years for IPSCO Steel, the last five as president and CEO.[2] [3]

In 2008, Sutherland became a main board director of U.S. Steel.[1] [2]

In January 2014, he succeeded John P. Surma as chairman of U.S. Steel.[1]

Sutherland is a director of GATX and Imperial Oil.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: United States Steel Corporation Board Elects David S. Sutherland Non-Executive Chairman. www.prnewswire.com. 27 July 2018.
  2. Web site: U. S. Steel. www.ussteel.com. 27 July 2018.
  3. Web site: David S. Sutherland. chicagobusiness.com. 27 July 2018.