ā¢ Aperam Marks New Chapter as Sud Sivaji Commences as Chief Executive Officer
LUXEMBOURG, Luxembourg ā Steel manufacturer Aperam announced that Sud Sivaji has officially assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026.
The appointment finalizes a leadership transition that began in September 2025 following the planned retirement of former CEO Tim di Maulo.
What is new?
Sud Sivaji has begun his tenure as Chief Executive Officer of Aperam, a move that took effect on January 1, 2026. The transition completes a leadership succession plan initiated in September 2025, which was prompted by the retirement of Tim di Maulo at the end of 2025. According to the company, the broader leadership team supporting Mr. Sivaji has been in place since October 1, 2025, and the leadership structure is now fully operational.
Leadership Background
Mr. Sivaji previously held the position of Chief Financial Officer at Aperam. He brings 25 years of professional experience to the CEO role, with a background in engineering, supply chain management, and finance. His industrial expertise covers the steel, stainless, and aerospace sectors.
Strategic Vision
In a statement, Mr. Sivaji outlined the company’s ambition to be a leading value creator in the circular economy. He highlighted Aperam’s diverse operations, which span from stainless and electrical steel to aerospace alloys, recycling, and forestry. “What truly sets us apart is our uniquely integrated value chain, where our businesses succeed because they work together as one Aperam,” he said. Sivaji also expressed confidence in the company’s 13,000 employees and committed to creating value responsibly for customers and communities.
About this company
Aperam is a global company involved in stainless, electrical, and specialty steels, as well as recycling and renewables, serving customers in over 40 countries. The company is listed on multiple European stock exchanges, including Euronext Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, and Luxembourg, under the ticker symbol APAM. Its business is organized into four primary segments: Stainless & Electrical Steel, Services & Solutions, Alloys & Specialties, and Recycling & Renewables.
The company operates a network of sixteen production facilities in Brazil, Belgium, France, the United States, India, and China. It has a flat stainless and electrical steel capacity of 2.5 million tonnes in Brazil and Europe. Aperam emphasizes sustainability through its use of biomass from its own FSCĀ®-certified forestry and its recycling operations, holding a ResponsibleSteelā¢ certification.
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