Celebrating Joseph Kinsch

On May 13, Mr Mittal, our new Chairman and CEO, raised a toast to Mr Joseph Kinsch as he stepped down as Chairman of ArcelorMittal, after a career spanning no less than 47 years. Marking the celebration, a video encapsulating his career, with personal anecdotes from his closest collaborators, was played at the reception – moving even the steeliest of hearts!

This time it was a balmy evening at Luxembourg headquarters. Over 120 guests were able to enjoy the terrace as Mr Kinsch mingled among ministers, ambassadors, company directors, family and friends from his 47 illustrious years in the steel industry.

Mr Mittal thanked a talented man – a man with a steely determination and, in the eyes of many, the “consolidator of the European steel industry”.

“I know that I am speaking on behalf of all of my colleagues on the Board of Directors and all the employees of ArcelorMittal when I say that we will miss his Leadership and collaboration. The best way that we can respect the work he has done is by making sure that we build upon his sound foundations to ensure our Group’s continued success,” Mr Mittal said.

It may have been a party to mark his retirement, but: “I have every intention of making myself useful in the future,” said Mr Kinsch. And indeed, there is much to look forward to, as he takes his place as Chairman of the ArcelorMittal Foundation.

How do you sum up 47 incredible years in the steel industry? Take a look at the tribute video played to Mr Kinsch