Outokumpu Oyj Names Johann Steiner as Head of Americas Business Unit

On 6 October 2025, Outokumpu Oyj announced a leadership change in its Americas business area. Johann Steiner, a member of the group’s management board, was appointed to succeed Tamara Weinert, who is leaving the company for new opportunities. Steiner will assume the role effective Monday, 6 October 2025, and will continue to serve on Outokumpu’s leadership group.

The change was disclosed through a series of press releases and news reports from Finnish, Swedish, and German financial media outlets, all citing the same executive transition. The appointment follows the departure of Weinert, who had been responsible for the Americas division’s operations and strategy. No details were provided regarding the reasons for Weinert’s exit or Steiner’s specific responsibilities beyond leading the Americas business unit.

Outokumpu, a Finnish stainless‑steel producer listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki exchange, reported this executive change as part of its broader strategic adjustments. The company’s website (www.outokumpu.com ) confirms that the shift is intended to maintain continuity in the Americas market, which is a significant segment of Outokumpu’s global sales.

The announcement coincided with other corporate updates. On 4 October 2025, Outokumpu reported that it would begin extensive change negotiations, indicating a period of organizational review. Subsequent coverage on 6 October highlighted the leadership transition as the most prominent development for the company that day.

Financial metrics for Outokumpu at the time of the announcement included a market capitalization of approximately €1.99 billion and a share price of €3.452 (close on 29 May 2025). The company’s price‑to‑earnings ratio was negative, at –36.63, reflecting its recent earnings performance. The stock had reached a 52‑week high of €3.869 on 17 March 2025 and a low of €2.698 on 6 April 2025.

This leadership change is expected to influence Outokumpu’s strategic direction in the Americas, particularly as the company continues to navigate market conditions in the metals and mining sector.