Leon Topalian Explained

Leon Topalian
Birth Place:Effingham, South Carolina
Education:Massachusetts Maritime Academy (BS)

Leon Topalian is an American businessman and the president and CEO of Nucor since January 2020.

John J. Ferriola retired at the end of 2019, and was succeeded by longtime Nucor executive Topalian as CEO and president from January 2020.[1]

In 2021, he was elected as the chairman of The American Iron and Steel Institute’s (AISI).[2]

Notes and References

  1. News: Henderson . Bruce . Nucor CEO to retire, and his successor comes from inside the steel company . 19 January 2020 . Charlotte Observer . 6 September 2019.
  2. Web site: Locke . Andy . 2021-05-25 . AISI Elects Topalian as New Chairman . 2024-06-08 . American Iron and Steel Institute . en.