Ron Bedard

Ron Bedard currently serves as Chief Executive Office of ArcelorMittal Dofasco, reporting to John Brett.

He started his career at Stelco Lake Erie Works where he held various positions, including General Manager, Primary Operations at U.S. Steel Hilton Works.  In 2008, he joined Lakeside Steel and served as the President and Chief Executive Officer until 2012.  In 2013, Ron joined Paragon Industries, a company that specializes in casing production for the energy industry where he served as Chief Operating Officer. He then served as Executive Vice President, Manufacturing at Samuel, Son & Co. a Canadian, multinational company specializing in metal processing, distribution and industrial products. Ron joined ArcelorMittal in 2021 as Vice President of ArcelorMittal, holding the position of President and CEO of ArcelorMittal Dofasco.

Ron holds a doctorate degree in business administration from Liberty University, an MBA from the University of Sunderland and an undergraduate degree in Management Studies/Business Administration from McMaster University. He has also completed executive education programs at Harvard University, Cornell University, and the University of Texas.