OREANDA-NEWS. October 17, 2012. Henri-Pierre Orsoni has been appointed CEO of ArcelorMittal Atlantique and Lorraine within the company’s Flat Carbon Europe (FCE) segment, with immediate effect. He will report directly to Geert Van Poelvoorde, CEO of FCE’s business division north. Orsoni was previously CEO of ArcelorMittal Atlantique, reported the press-centre of ArcelorMittal.

Thierry Renaudin, the former CEO of ArcelorMittal Lorraine, will take responsibility for developing projects for products and new processes within business division north. He will continue to report directly to Geert Van Poelvoorde. 

Speaking about the appointment, Henri Blaffart, vice president human resources for Flat Carbon Europe, said: “Given the potential operating synergies between the businesses in Atlantique and Lorraine, it is logical that the businesses come together under a single management model.  In this challenging economic situation for the company, it is important to concentrate and simplify our decision modes.

Henri-Pierre Orsoni has extensive experience in industrial operations. We have every confidence in his abilities to manage all the businesses, to ensure industrial efficiencies and maintain a very high quality of service for our customers. His very first priority will be to restore a high level of social dialogue. We want to thank Thierry Renaudin for his great work as the head of ArcelorMittal Lorraine. We are counting on him to structure and improve our offer of products and services within the business division north."