Barry T. Schneider was appointed President and Chief Operating Officer of Steel Dynamics, Inc. in March 2023. With a solid educational foundation in mechanical engineering and a master's in engineering management from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, he brings a wealth...

Barry T. Schneider was appointed President and Chief Operating Officer of Steel Dynamics, Inc. in March 2023. With a solid educational foundation in mechanical engineering and a master's in engineering management from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, he brings a wealth of expertise in the steel industry. Before stepping into his current role, Schneider served as Senior Vice President of the Flat Roll Steel Group, where he oversaw the company's flat roll steel operations and driven multiple construction projects, including the launch of their first steel mill in 1994. His focus has always been on operational efficiency and strategic growth. Schneider's hands-on experience in various engineering and leadership roles has shaped his approach to management. Plus, he actively engages with the industry, serving as a director at the Association of Iron & Steel Technology. In 2023, he received a total compensation of $1.27 million, including a salary of $850,000 and a performance-based bonus of $342,000. His decisions on insider trading show a deep confidence in the company, with significant transactions reflecting transparent growth.