Steel Dynamics Announces Matt Bell as New Metals Recycling Division Leader
Metal Recycling News | 2025-11-12 11:05:43
Matt’s appointment is further to Miguel Alvarez’s transition from metals recycling division to lead the company’s aluminum flat rolled products platform.
By Paul Ploumis
SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Steel Dynamics, Inc., a leading industrial metals producer and recycler, has announced the appointment of Matt Bell as Vice President of Metals Recycling and President of OmniSource, effective immediately.
The company stated that Bell will oversee operations and strategic initiatives across its metals recycling platform, succeeding Miguel Alvarez, who has transitioned to lead Steel Dynamics’ aluminum flat-rolled products business.
In a company announcement, Mark D. Millett, Chairman and CEO of Steel Dynamics, expressed confidence in Bell’s leadership, highlighting his strong record of operational excellence and commercial insight. “Matt has demonstrated outstanding leadership and a consistent ability to elevate performance and efficiency across the recycling division,” Millett said.
Bell, who joined Steel Dynamics in 2016, has held multiple leadership roles, most recently serving as Vice President of Commercial for OmniSource since 2023. Before joining the company, he gained extensive experience in the metals recycling sector through various senior positions.
Steel Dynamics noted that the appointment underscores its continued focus on strengthening leadership and optimizing its recycling operations to support sustainable growth in the metals industry.
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How will Steel Dynamics’ leadership change impact its metals recycling operations?
Frequently Asked Questions
- What did CEO Mark D. Millett say about Matt Bell’s appointment?
Millett praised Bell for his exceptional leadership and operational expertise, noting his positive impact since joining the company in 2016.
- What experience does Matt Bell bring to his new role?
Bell has extensive experience in the metals recycling industry, having held multiple leadership roles at OmniSource and other companies before joining Steel Dynamics.
- What is the company’s goal with this leadership change?
The appointment aims to strengthen Steel Dynamics’ recycling operations and enhance efficiency to support long-term growth in the metals sector.
