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CLEVELAND (Business Wire) -- Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. (NYSE: CLF) (Paris: CLF) today
announced the appointment of James R. Michaud to the position of Vice
President, Human Resources. In this position, Mr. Michaud will provide
leadership in the development of human resources-related strategic and
tactical initiatives that support the company's continued growth. Mr.
Michaud will officially join Cliffs September 7, 2010, reporting to
Laurie Brlas, executive vice president—finance and administration and
chief financial officer.
Specifically, Mr. Michaud will be responsible for overseeing all aspects
of Cliffs' leadership development, talent management, recruitment,
compensation, employee benefits, training, and employee relations
programs.
Since February 2009, Mr. Michaud has worked as a Partner at Laurus
Strategies, partnering with a wide variety of clients to build
world-class HR organizations to achieve superior business results. He
previously served as vice president human resources/labor relations –
Americas for ArcelorMittal (NYSE: MT), where he was responsible for the
rapid integration of its facilities throughout the Americas. He has also
held several executive human resources and labor relations positions at
Alcoa Inc (NYSE: AA)
"As Cliffs continues to execute its strategy of mineral and geographical
diversification, accessing the world's fastest growing steel markets,
Jim's extensive materials background and exceptional human resources and
team-building abilities will be instrumental components of our future
success," Ms. Brlas commented. "We look forward to his ongoing
contributions as we build upon our momentum in this industry."
Mr. Michaud received his B.A. degree from James Madison College of
Michigan State University. He is a past member of the Hewitt Senior
Client Advisory Board and the Washington Business Group on Health, and
currently sits on the Advisory Board for Michigan State University's
School of Human Resources and Labor Relations.
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