NLMK DanSteel appoints Fredrik Nilsson as CEO

NLMK DanSteel has appointed Fredrik Nilsson as CEO, effective 18 May 2026. He succeeds Interim CEO Cornelius Louwrens, who has supported the organisation during the transition period.
Fredrik Nilsson brings more than 25 years of international industrial leadership experience within operations, supply chain and transformation in the metals and materials industry. Most recently, he served as Vice President Supply Chain & Operations in the Powder Metallurgy Division at Höganäs AB, overseeing large-scale operations across Europe, the United States and China.

Cornelius Louwrens, Interim CEO of NLMK DanSteel, says: “Fredrik Nilsson is a highly experienced industrial leader with deep operational expertise and a strong focus on people and performance. He is well positioned to continue strengthening DanSteel’s operational performance and long-term competitiveness.”

Fredrik Nilsson comments: “NLMK DanSteel has a strong foundation built on committed people, operational discipline and close collaboration across the organization. I look forward to working with the team to further strengthen reliability, quality and performance, while continuing to support our key markets, including the wind energy sector.”

NLMK DanSteel – Part of NLMK Europe

NLMK DanSteel is Denmark’s only steel plate mill and a key part of NLMK Europe, a European producer of high-quality steel products.

At NLMK DanSteel, we specialise in the production of heavy steel plates for demanding applications within wind energy, infrastructure and heavy industry. Our product portfolio includes advanced steel grades such as tempered steels, pressure vessel grades and offshore qualities.

As part of NLMK Europe, NLMK DanSteel operates within an integrated European production platform that includes facilities in Denmark, Belgium and Italy. This setup enables a complementary and coordinated approach to production, offering a broad range of plate dimensions and specifications.

Being part of NLMK Europe strengthens our ability to deliver reliable, technically aligned solutions to customers across Europe and beyond.

For more information, please visit www.eu.nlmk.com