The International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF) has elected Mr. Mika Seitovirta, Outokumpu CEO, as the new chairman in the organization’s 19th Annual Conference in Hong Kong, China. His position and duties as Outokumpu’s CEO will continue as usual. The standard term of the ISSF chairman is two years.
Mike Seitovirta has commented on the appointment, “Long-lasting, durable and 100 percent recyclable, stainless steel is the optimal material for a wide range of industries and applications. As the ISSF vision says, stainless steel provides sustainable solutions for everyday life. It is a privilege to chair the International Stainless Steel Forum, and drive the industry forward to ensure continuous drive towards customer focused innovations and a more sustainable future.”
The International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF) is a non-profit research and development organization which was founded in 1996 and serves as the world forum for the international stainless steel industry.