Ryerson Promotes Five Leaders to Integrate Merger with Olympic Steel
Ryerson appointed five senior leaders, including an Executive VP for Legal & Risk, a Chief Information Officer, and a Finance SVP/CFO of Olympic Steel, to drive integration of its newly merged business. These roles will focus on merger synergy attainment, enterprise technology enhancement, and operational alignment to support growth.
1. Leadership Team Restructuring
Ryerson announced appointments of five senior executives to key roles including Mark Silver as Executive VP & Chief Legal & Risk Officer, Frank Williams as CIO, Richard Manson as Sr. VP–Finance and CFO of Olympic Steel, Daniel Rosenberg as Chief of Staff, and Brian Seeley as President of Ryerson Advanced Processing. These changes follow the merger with Olympic Steel and aim to align talent, strategy, and operational capabilities across the combined organization.
2. Focus on Merger Integration and Synergies
Richard Manson will lead synergy attainment and benefits integration, while Daniel Rosenberg drives enterprise alignment and strategic planning. The newly formed leadership team, reporting to CEO Eddie Lehner, will standardize processes and share best practices to accelerate merger-related cost and revenue synergies.
3. Operational and Digital Transformation
Frank Williams will oversee enterprise technology, e-commerce, marketing, and project management, targeting enhanced digital platforms and customer engagement. Brian Seeley will leverage three decades of manufacturing expertise to optimize advanced processing operations and drive value-added fabrication growth across North America.
4. Expected Impact on Strategic Objectives
These appointments are designed to strengthen governance, risk management, and operational performance, supporting Ryerson's priorities of safety, customer experience, and sustainable growth. Successful integration of the merged businesses could improve profitability margins and unlock shareholder value over the next fiscal year.