Argentina-based long steel producer ArcelorMittal Acindar has appointed Mr José Ignacio Giraudo as CEO for all operations in the country. Mr Giraudo holds a BA in Economics and has over 20 years experience within the company. He served previously as executive director of Administration and Finance and in various functions in the areas of Planning and Capital Markets, where he coordinated the issuance of debt and equity, held the investors service department, and handled the search for long-term financing.