Nationality German Name Johannes Sittard Term 2009–2012 | Years active 1983–present Occupation Businessman Successor Mehmet Dalman | |
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Full Name Johannes Sittard Born 27 September 1943 (age 80) ( 1943-09-27 ) Title Former Chairman of Eurasian Natural Resources Corporation plc | ||
Johannes Sittard (born 27 September 1943) is a former non-executive director and Chairman of Eurasian Natural Resources Corporation (ENRC), having been the Chief Executive Officer of the company until 20 August 2009. Sittard has extensive experience in the Natural Resources and Steel Industry, having worked in the business for over twenty five years. Prior to joining ENRC in 2001, Sittard was the President and Chief Operating Officer of ISPAT International NV (now known as ArcelorMittal). He is also a Chairman of International Mineral Resources (IMR).
Sittard commenced his career as an Assistant Professor at the Institute for Iron and Steel at the Technical University of Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Germany (1971-1978). He has a bachelor's degree in Iron and Steelmaking from Technical University, Berlin. Sittard also has a Doctorate in Metallurgy and a master's degree in Iron and Steelmaking from Clausthal University of Technology.