BlueScope’s Board today announced the appointment of Tania Archibald as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. 

Ms Archibald, who is currently Chief Executive of BlueScope’s Australian Steel Products business will succeed Mark Vassella on 1 February 2026. Mr Vassella will retire after eight years leading BlueScope and a distinguished career in the steel industry.

Commenting on the appointment, BlueScope Chair, Jane McAloon, said; “We are delighted to appoint Tania to be the fourth CEO since BlueScope listed on the ASX 23 years ago. Tania is a highly capable executive who has demonstrated outstanding leadership over the course of her 30-year career at BlueScope. She is passionate about the uplift of our safety performance and wellbeing of our people, and is committed to delivering for our customers. Her track record in driving sustainability, financial resilience and operational excellence gives the Board great confidence in her ability to lead the Group and deliver on the next phase of BlueScope’s strategy.”

Ms Archibald was previously BlueScope’s Chief Financial Officer, and prior to that held leadership roles in finance, strategy and business development in the corporate function and across Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam and Indonesia. As MD&CEO, she will be based at BlueScope’s Melbourne head office. Ms Archibald’s appointment follows a comprehensive global search by the Board, which included the evaluation of a strong internal pipeline, together with external candidates.

Ms McAloon paid tribute to Mark Vassella; “Mark is an exceptional, values-based leader. He has navigated the Group through unprecedented challenges while steadfastly prioritising our people and our communities. Under his stewardship, BlueScope has evolved into a structurally resilient business. Mark has led BlueScope with clarity and conviction, humility and warmth. By every measure he has been an outstanding CEO, and we thank him sincerely and wish him well in his retirement. He will be greatly missed.”

Ms Archibald said; “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. 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.”

Retiring MD&CEO Mark Vassella said; “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. It has been a privilege to lead BlueScope and work with such a brilliant team. I’m proud of what we’ve achieved, and confident the Company is well positioned for continued success.”

To read the full ASX Release including a summary of Ms Archibald’s employment conditions and Mr Vassella’s retirement arrangements, please click here.