TMS International Corporation proudly announces the appointment of Joel Hawthorne as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective March 3, 2025.
Mr. Hawthorne, pictured, will succeed Raymond Kalouche as President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Kalouche, who has been with the company for 36 years, will continue as Chairman of Board where he will support a successful transition.
Mr. Hawthorne’s experience spans more than 35 years in the manufacturing and metals industries. Previously, Mr. Hawthorne served as President and CEO at EverZinc. Prior to that he served as CEO at American Zinc Recycling, Specialty Steel Works Inc., and GrafTech International Ltd. Mr. Hawthorne earned his master’s and bachelor’s degrees from the University of Akron in Akron, Ohio.
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“We are delighted to announce Joel’s appointment and we welcome him to the TMS team,” said Mr. Kalouche. “Joel is a talented leader with a wealth of broad experience and knowledge in the metals industry that will be an asset as the company continues to grow.”
Mr. Hawthorne added, “I am greatly honored to be joining TMS. TMS is an outstanding company with a remarkable history and a great future. I look forward to working with everyone at TMS and continuing to create value for our customers and stakeholders.”
Source: PRNewswire