Sud Sivaji Assumes CEO Role at Aperam, Signaling Strategic Focus on Circular Economy Leadership

Aperam, a global producer of stainless, electrical, and specialty steels with operations in recycling and renewables, announced that Sud Sivaji has officially commenced his role as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026. This appointment completes a leadership succession plan initiated in September 2025 following the retirement of former CEO Tim di Maulo at the end of 2025. Sivaji, who previously served as the company's Chief Financial Officer, brings 25 years of combined expertise in engineering, supply chain, and finance to the position. His industrial background spans the steel, stainless, and aerospace sectors, providing a foundation to guide Aperam's next growth phase.

In a statement regarding his appointment, Sivaji outlined the company's core ambition: to establish Aperam as the leading value creator in the circular economy of infinite, world-changing materials. He emphasized that the company's transformation extends beyond steel production to creating value across diverse supply chains, including stainless steel, electrical steel, aerospace and specialty alloys, recycling, charcoal, and forestry. Sivaji identified these materials as essential to powering the planet's future. He credited the company's 13,000 global employees for their material knowledge, innovation capacity, and collaborative determination, stating this workforce is the foundation of his confidence. Sivaji also highlighted Aperam's integrated value chain as a key differentiator, where its businesses succeed through unified operation.

For customers and communities, Sivaji committed to creating value responsibly, acting as a trusted partner and good neighbor, and continuously improving the world the company serves. The broader Leadership Team supporting Sivaji has been operational since October 1, 2025. With this structure now fully in place, Aperam is positioned to execute its long-term strategy and drive innovation in the materials sector. The company's leadership structure details are available on its website.

Aperam operates globally with customers in over 40 countries and is organized into four primary segments: Stainless & Electrical Steel, Services & Solutions, Alloys & Specialties, and Recycling & Renewables. The company maintains a flat stainless and electrical steel capacity of 2.5 million tonnes across Brazil and Europe and is a leader in alloys and high-value specialty products with a presence in France, China, India, and the United States. Its industrial network includes sixteen production facilities in Brazil, Belgium, France, the United States, India, and China, complemented by an integrated distribution, processing, and services network.

Aperam possesses a unique capability to produce low-carbon footprint stainless and special steels using biomass, stainless steel scrap, and high-performance alloys scrap. Through BioEnergia, it produces charcoal from its own FSC®-certified forestry, and via Aperam Recycling | ELG, it operates as a global leader in collecting, trading, processing, and recycling stainless steel scrap and high-performance alloys. Sustainability is central to Aperam's business model, aiding customers worldwide in excelling within the circular economy. This commitment is demonstrated by its ResponsibleSteel™ certification, which ensures high standards of environmental, social, and governance performance. The original press release is viewable on www.newmediawire.com.