In 2025, Mark Vassella announced his retirement after eight years as global Managing Director & CEO. Throughout this interview, he reflects on his career, family history and the contribution of teams across the globe.

Chapters

1. Introduction: 0:00
2. Destiny: 0:54
3. Pragmatism: 9:01
4. Full Circle: 17:53
5. Mirror Image: 26:25
6. The Bigger Picture: 35:41
7. A Bit Terrified: 43:56
8. Making Something: 48:52
9. Conclusion: 59:21

Links

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• Watch video highlights of the interview.
• Lithgow
• Kandos
• Newcastle Steelworks
• Dog watch
• Bloom-caster
• North Star
• Palmer Tube Mills and Tubemakers
• Australian National Industries
• Smorgon Steel
• OneSteel
• IMSA Steel
• BlueScope Buildings
• Steelscape
• Major project updates
• Hot Strip Mill in Western Port
• ASEAN
• China
• New Zealand Steel
• worldsteel photos
• ResponsibleSteel™ certification in Port Kembla, Western Port and Phú Mỹ
• NeoSmelt
• National Press Club address
• Tania Archibald
• Sam Charmand and Michael Yiend
• COLORBOND® steel | 60 Years | Made by Australia

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Credits

• Interview and editing by Martin Feld
• Recording by Craig Nealon and Tim Robinson