Metallus CEO Mike Williams to Retire

Metallus CEO Mike Williams announced plans to retire at the end of the year. The board appointed President and COO Kristopher Westbrooks to succeed him starting next year.

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Mike Williams, chief operating officer of Metallus, delivers remarks during a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tour at the Gambrinus facility in Perry Township. Aug. 26, 2026

Metallus CEO Mike Williams will retire at the end of the year, handing the leadership role to President and Chief Operating Officer Kristopher R. Westbrooks. The transition in the United States marks the departure of a chief executive who led the specialty metal manufacturer since 2021.