Nucor Announces Promotion of Jack Sullivan to Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Executive Vice President

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Nucor (NYSE: NUE) announced that John L. "Jack" Sullivan will be promoted to Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Executive Vice President, effective March 1, 2026. He succeeds Steve Laxton, who became President and Chief Operating Officer effective January 1, 2026.

Sullivan joined Nucor in 2022, was promoted in 2025, and brings prior treasury, corporate development and investor relations experience from Duke Energy (13 years) and Bank of America (9 years). Leadership continuity and Sullivan's finance background are highlighted as benefits for shareholders and operations.

Positive

• CFO promotion effective March 1, 2026
• Leadership continuity with Steve Laxton as President & COO since Jan 1, 2026
• Prior finance experience: 13 years at Duke Energy, 9 years at Bank of America

Negative

• Short Nucor tenure: joined in 2022 before CFO promotion
• Limited internal CFO track record at Nucor prior to March 1, 2026

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) announced today that John L. "Jack" Sullivan, Vice President, Treasurer and General Manager of Investor Relations, will be promoted to Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Executive Vice President effective March 1, 2026. He will succeed Steve Laxton, who was promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer effective January 1, 2026.

Mr. Sullivan, 52, began his career with Nucor in 2022 as General Manager of Investor Relations and was promoted to his current role in 2025. Mr. Sullivan previously worked for Duke Energy for 13 years, holding positions of increasing responsibility across treasury, corporate development and investor relations. Prior to joining Duke Energy, he spent nine years in corporate and investment banking at Bank of America. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Master of Business Administration from Wake Forest University.

"Jack will be a great addition to the executive leadership team," commented Leon Topalian, Nucor's Chair and Chief Executive Officer.  "He is an accomplished leader whose strong financial acumen and strategic insight position him well to advance Nucor's mission of creating sustainable long‑term value for our shareholders, customers, teammates and the communities we serve.  I would also like to thank Steve Laxton, who will continue as our President and Chief Operating Officer, for his leadership as CFO during this transition period." 

About Nucor
Nucor and its affiliates are manufacturers of steel and steel products, with operating facilities in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Products produced include: carbon and alloy steel — in bars, beams, sheet and plate; hollow structural section tubing; electrical conduit; steel racking; steel piling; steel joists and joist girders; steel deck; fabricated concrete reinforcing steel; cold finished steel; precision castings; steel fasteners; metal building systems; insulated metal panels; overhead doors; steel grating; wire and wire mesh; and utility structures. Nucor, through The David J. Joseph Company and its affiliates, also brokers ferrous and nonferrous metals, pig iron and hot briquetted iron / direct reduced iron; supplies ferro-alloys; and processes ferrous and nonferrous scrap. Nucor is North America's largest recycler.

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SOURCE Nucor Corporation

FAQ

Who is the new CFO of Nucor (NUE) and when does the role take effect?

Jack Sullivan will become Nucor's CFO effective March 1, 2026. According to the company, he succeeds Steve Laxton, who moved to President and COO on January 1, 2026.

What is Jack Sullivan's background prior to becoming Nucor CFO (NUE)?

He has treasury, corporate development and investor relations experience, including 13 years at Duke Energy and 9 years at Bank of America. According to the company, he joined Nucor in 2022 and was promoted in 2025.

Does the Nucor CFO change (NUE) indicate internal leadership continuity?

Yes — the appointment continues internal succession after Laxton's promotion to President and COO. According to the company, this preserves executive continuity through March 1, 2026 and beyond.

How long had Jack Sullivan been with Nucor before his CFO promotion (NUE)?

Sullivan joined Nucor in 2022, so he had been with the company for under four years before the March 1, 2026 promotion. According to the company, he was promoted to his current role in 2025.

Will Steve Laxton remain at Nucor after the CFO transition for NUE investors?

Yes — Steve Laxton will continue as President and Chief Operating Officer. According to the company, Laxton assumed that role on January 1, 2026 and will remain in executive leadership.