Metallus appoints Kristopher Westbrooks COO, John Zaranec CFO

Metallus (MTUS)announced that Kristopher Westbrooks has been promoted to the newly created role of president and chief operating officer and John Zaranec has been appointed as the company’s executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective June 16. Both executives will report directly to Mike Williams, Metallus’ chief executive officer. As president and chief operating officer, Westbrooks will lead Metallus’ safety, manufacturing operations and excellence, and supply chain organizations, fostering cross-functional collaboration and operational excellence. He will drive alignment with the company’s strategic initiatives while supporting its growth objectives. Westbrooks has served as the company’s chief financial officer since September 2018 and has been a pivotal part of Metallus’ transformation over the past several years.