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

• 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.