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David B. Burritt
President and Chief Executive Officer

David B. Burritt
President and Chief Executive Officer
Director Since: 2017
Age: 69
Board Committees
- Executive
Other Public Directorships (past five years)
- Lockheed Martin
(NYSE: LMT)
(since 2008)
Memberships
- The Business Council
- G100
Education
- B.S. in Accounting, Bradley University
- MBA, University of Illinois
Qualifications for Board Service
David Burritt has more than four decades of global business leadership experience in the steel and construction manufacturing industry. Under his leadership, U. S. Steel has grown into an industry innovator, preferred partner and reliable supplier for many of our customers, with transformed, lean and agile operations. Mr. Burritt provides the Board with critical perspectives on the Company’s customer-centric strategy and contributes extensive insights into the global commodities market, talent strategy and evolving customer expectations.
Key Director Skills
- Top Level Enterprise/Corporate Leadership
- High Level Financial
- Human Capital Talent Development and Labor
- Customer-Centricity and Innovation
- Technology Transformation
- International Markets
- Steel/Related Industry
- Environmental and Sustainability
- Risk Management
- Under Mr. Burritt’s leadership, U. S. Steel has embarked on a transformative journey, marked by the inauguration of state-of-the-art facilities like Fairfield Tubular and Big River Steel. He launched the Company’s customer-centric approach, which has been pivotal in establishing a strong foundation for the Company’s shareholder value creation strategy throughout business cycles.
- With over a decade of executive leadership experience at U. S. Steel, Mr. Burritt has an insider’s view of the U.S. and global steel industry. His roles have encompassed overseeing all strategic, financial and day-to-day business operations. He serves as a member of the Executive Committee of the World Steel Association and National Safety Council, advocating for the company’s interests and industry standards.
- His prior experience as CFO at a global public company equipped him with a deep understanding of strategic planning and global operations management. During his tenure at Caterpillar Inc., Mr. Burritt successfully guided the company through the global recession and various transformation initiatives.
Career Highlights
United States Steel Corporation
- President and CEO (since 2017)
- President and COO (2017)
- EVP and CFO (2013-2017)
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) – a leading construction, mining, energy and rail manufacturer
- CFO and VP, Global Finance and Strategic Services (2004-2010)
- Corporate Controller & Chief Accounting Officer (2002-2004)
- Corporate 6 Sigma Champion (2001-2002)
- General Manager, Strategic & Business Services – Europe, Africa, Middle East Region (1998 – 2001)
- Finance Director & Senior Business Resources Manager, Belgium (1994 – 1998)
- Other leadership and management positions throughout finance and business organizations (1978 – 1994)