Peter Brennan has been appointed Director General of UK Steel, succeeding Gareth Stace, who steps down after 12 years in the role.
Brennan previously served as UK Steel’s Director of Trade and Economic Policy. His background also includes more than a decade at S&P Global, where he held reporting and editorial positions covering steel markets, manufacturing, global trade and financial markets.
During his time at Platts, Brennan reported on the European and UK steel industries and worked on publications including Steel Business Briefing and World Steel Review. He subsequently covered global markets, macroeconomics and credit at S&P Global Market Intelligence.
Announcing his appointment, Brennan described the current period as crucial for the entire steel supply chain and emphasised the need to create conditions in which both steel producers and users can thrive.
“This is a crucial time for the entire steel supply chain and we have much to do to create a viable ecosystem within which steel producers and users can thrive,” he said.
Brennan also paid tribute to Stace’s leadership and said he looked forward to working with stakeholders and the UK Steel team to address the challenges facing the industry.
