Tania Archibald to take top job at BlueScope

Tania Archibald, the current head of BlueScope’s Australian Steel Products business, will begin as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the nation’s top steelmaker early next year.

According to a statement from BlueScope on Wednesday, Archibald will take over from current CEO and Managing Director Mark Vassella on February 1, 2026. 

“I’d like to thank the BlueScope Board for their trust and confidence and to thank Mark for his tremendous leadership in building the strong company BlueScope is today,” said Archibald. 

“I’m proud to lead our talented teams into the next era and am committed to working hard for our customers, our people, our shareholders and our local communities.”

She will be the fourth CEO since BlueScope listed on the ASX 23 years ago.

Archibald has been in her current role since 2023, and before that was CFO for five years.  

The company said her appointment follows a comprehensive global search by its board, “which included the evaluation of a strong internal pipeline, together with external candidates.”

Vassella added: “This is the right time to hand over, and the Board has appointed an outstanding successor. Tania and I have worked together for many years, and I know that she has the skill, judgment and capability to lead BlueScope.”

Picture: credit BlueScope

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