John J. Ferriola Explained

John J. Ferriola
Birth Name:John James Ferriola
Nationality:American
Alma Mater:State University of New York
Occupation:Businessman
Former chairman, CEO and president, Nucor
Term:January 2014-December 2019
Successor:Leon Topalian

John James Ferriola (born 1952/53) is an American businessman and was the chairman, CEO, and president of Nucor from January 2014 to December 2019.

Ferriola received a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the State University of New York Maritime College.[1]

Ferriola was president of Nucor since January 2011, CEO since January 2013, and chairman since January 2014.[2] He retired at the end of 2019, and was succeeded by longtime Nucor executive Leon Topalian as CEO and president.[3]

He was chairman of the World Steel Association from 2016 to 2017.[4] He has also served as chairman of the American Iron and Steel Institute.[2] [1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: AISI Leadership - J. Ferriola - AISI - American Iron & Steel Institute. www.steel.org. 15 August 2017.
  2. Web site: Executive Profile: John J. Ferriola . Bloomberg.com. 15 August 2017.
  3. News: Henderson . Bruce . Nucor CEO to retire, and his successor comes from inside the steel company . 19 January 2020 . Charlotte Observer . 6 September 2019.
  4. Web site: World Steel Chairmen Since 1967. worldsteel.org. 18 February 2020.