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Nucor announces the addition of Nicholas C. Gangestad to the Nucor Board of Directors

Nucor Corporation announced its Board of Directors elected Nicholas C. Gangestad as a director effective September 1, 2023.

Mr. Gangestad, 58, currently serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Rockwell Automation, Inc., the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation. Prior to joining Rockwell in 2021, he had a long career with 3M Company, a diversified technology company with a global presence in the fields of manufacturing, worker safety, healthcare and consumer goods. Mr. Gangestad served in various roles with 3M, including Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from 2014 to 2020; Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer from 2011 to 2014; Director of Corporate Accounting from 2007 to 2011; and Vice President, Finance and Information Technology of 3M Canada from 2003 to 2007.

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Leon J. Topalian

“Nick is an accomplished executive who brings to the Board over three decades of financial expertise and significant leadership experience with global companies,” said Leon J. Topalian, Nucor’s Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We look forward to benefiting from his service and insight.”

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