Mr David Britten president of SSAB Americas leaves the company to take up a position with a US based steel company. He will be temporarily replaced by Mr Steve Hansen until a permanent successor has been appointed.

Mr Martin Lindqvist president & CEO of SSAB said that Mr David Britten has done very good work for SSAB. During his tenure, SSAB Americas has developed strongly and showed a very good profitability.

Mr David Britten said that "It has been a privilege to have had the opportunity to work at SSAB. SSAB is a great company with a wonderful future."

Mr David Britten succeeded Mr John Tulloch as head of the American operations in 2008.

Mr Martin Lindqvist said that "Our ambition is to appoint a new head of SSAB Americas soon."