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Mark D. Millett

Chairman and CEO at STEEL DYNAMICS
Board
Since January 2012
Age
65 years
Education
Earned a bachelor's degree in metallurgy from the University of Surrey, England.
Tenure
Co-founded STLD in 1993, served in various leadership capacities including President and COO, and became CEO in January 2012 before assuming the Board Chair role in May 2021.

Also at STEEL DYNAMICS

BTS
Barry T. Schneider
President and COO
CAG
Christopher A. Graham
SVP, Flat Roll Steel Group
GAP
Glenn A. Pushis
SVP, Special Projects

About

Mark D. Millett is a seasoned executive known for his entrepreneurial spirit and transformative leadership at STLD. He co-founded the company in 1993 and has played multiple key roles throughout his career, helping to build the company into one of the largest domestic steel producers and metals recyclers in North America.

Throughout his career, he has been instrumental in designing and launching all of the company’s steel mills, driving operational success and innovation in the steel industry. His achievements include spearheading critical projects and earning recognition through prestigious awards such as the Willy Korf / Ken Iverson Steel Vision Award in 2024 and multiple Steelmaker of the Year honors.

Beyond his accomplishments at STLD, his involvement as the Past Chairman of the Steel Manufacturers Association underscores his commitment to advocacy and the broader steel community. His leadership style emphasizes teamwork, innovation, and sustainability, reflecting a persistent drive to enhance both company performance and industry standards.

$STLD Performance Under Mark D. Millett

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD)President and Chief Operating OfficerN/AHeld prior to becoming Chairman and CEO; additionally responsible for the design, construction, and start-up of all steel mills, including the Butler, Indiana flat roll, melting, and casting operations
Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD)Executive Vice President of Metals Recycling and Ferrous ResourcesN/AN/A
Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD)Executive Vice President of Flat Roll OperationsN/AN/A

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2023
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Salary$1,485,000 AnnualFixed annual salary.
All Other Compensation$117,875 AnnualIncludes Insurance Premiums ($3,960 ), Personal Plane Usage Costs ($14,432 ), and other profit-sharing items not individually itemized.

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2023

Annual Performance Plan

MetricValueDetails
TypeCash-based incentiveBased on company performance; specific performance metrics not itemized.
Target Payout$2,598,750 175% of his annual base salary.
Maximum Payout$5,197,500 350% of his annual base salary.
ThresholdN/ANo payout threshold is specifically mentioned.
VestingNot applicableCash incentive paid after the 2023 performance year based on near-record results.
Evaluation PeriodFiscal Year 2023Performance evaluated over the 2023 fiscal period.

Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)

MetricValueDetails
Performance MetricsRevenue Growth, Operating Margin, Cash Flow from Operations as % of Revenue, After-Tax ROICEach metric weighted equally at 25%.
Target Award Value$2,598,750 Corresponds to 27,307 shares.
Maximum Award Value$5,197,500 Corresponds to 54,613 shares.
Evaluation Period2023–2025Three-year performance period with awards vesting in March 2026.
Payout ConditionsBased on comparator rankings1st/2nd: 100% of maximum; 3rd: 60%; 4th: 40%; 5th/6th: 0%.
Additional DetailsRelative performance among peersCompared against competitors in the steel sector including Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., Commercial Metals Company, among others.