Ron Bedard

Chief executive officer, ArcelorMittal Dofasco

Ron joined ArcelorMittal on July 1, 2021 as Vice President of ArcelorMittal, holding the position of President and CEO of ArcelorMittal Dofasco.

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. Most recently, Ron served as Executive Vice President, Manufacturing at Samuel, Son & Co. a Canadian, multinational company specializing in metal processing, distribution and industrial products.

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.

Peter Leblanc