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Nucor promotes CFO Laxton to President & COO; Sumoski to retire June 2026
NUCOR CORP
- Stephen D. Laxton named President and COO effective Jan 1, 2026; will remain CFO until successor appointed.
- David A. Sumoski steps down as COO on Jan 1, 2026, then serves as EVP until retirement on June 13, 2026.
- Laxton's annual base salary increases to $1,000,000; continues in senior officer incentive and retirement plans.
- Nucor will conduct a search for a new CFO; Laxton has been CFO and EVP since 2022.
- Sumoski's retirement is voluntary and part of ongoing succession planning after 30 years with the company.