PITTSBURGH, May 10, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, United States
Steel Corporation (NYSE: X) announced the retirement of Mario Longhi from the company on
June 30, 2017. He stepped down as CEO on May 8, 2017, but he
will remain on the board of directors and serve as an employee of the company, providing transitional support, until his
retirement. Also, on May 8, 2017, David B. Burritt, currently
president and COO, was elected by the board of directors to assume the position of president and CEO as well as become a member
of the board.
"Mario played a key role in driving the company's transformation, including the successful implementation of The Carnegie
Way," said Chairman David S. Sutherland. "His impact was felt across our company and the
steel industry through his efforts in Washington, D.C., to combat unfair trade and create a
level playing field. We thank him for his dedication to U. S. Steel."
Longhi began his career at U. S. Steel in 2012 as executive vice president and chief operating officer. In 2013, Longhi
was promoted to president and CEO and elected to the company's board of directors. He was brought to the company to launch
a wide-ranging business transformation. The effort, known as The Carnegie Way, generated marked cultural and operational
improvements.
"When I came to the company, I envisioned a five-year tenure, which I have completed," said Longhi. "I am proud of the
progress we have made, which solely resides on the people of this company. U. S. Steel employees dug in, tackled
every challenge and never stopped looking for ways to improve everything they could control. I am fortunate to have spent
five years working with them."
United States Steel Corporation, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pa., is a leading integrated
steel producer and Fortune 250 company with major operations in the United States and Central
Europe. For more information about U. S. Steel please visit www.ussteel.com.
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SOURCE United States Steel Corporation