Mr Joon-Yang Jung, POSCO’s CEO and Chairperson, was awarded “Steelmaker of the Year” prize, the most privileged prize for the industry. The awarding ceremony was held at AISTech 2013, an international steelmakers’ conference hosted by the Association for Iron & Steel Technology in Pittsburgh, US. Previous award-winners include Lakshmi Mittal (ArcelorMittal), Ratan Tata (TATA Group), Daneil DiMicco (Nucor), Jorge Gerdau Johannpeter (Gerdau) and Gianfelice Rocca (Techint Group).
AIST is one of the top academic research organizations with highly appreciated reputation around the globe. AIST said that Jung was recognized as a visionary for the global steel industry because of his knowledge of steel operations, dedication to safety, awareness to secure raw materials, enthusiasm to incorporate new technologies, foresight to expand POSCO’s foreign presence, and prudent strategy to promote mutual growth with steel consuming industries.
