Schmitt started at US-based IPSCO, which SSAB later acquired. During his time with SSAB, Schmitt served as the head of SSAB Americas and was a member of the company’s group executive committee.
“I am extremely proud of the SSAB that we have built and the success we have created together,” he said.
“We have a strong financial position, an industry-leading safety performance, and we are at the forefront of innovation and the green transformation.
“I now look forward to sharing more time with family but will continue to follow SSAB’s journey and my friends and colleagues from a distance.”
Schmitt will remain in his existing role until June 30, 2025, as SSAB conducts a recruitment process to find his successor.
“I want to thank Chuck for his important and long-term contributions to SSAB,” said SSAB president and chief executive officer Johnny Sjöström. “As Head of SSAB Americas, he has had a great impact on the company’s development and results in recent years.”
