Prior to AK Steel, Zizzo began his steel business career with National Steel Corp. in 1978, going on to serve in several division and executive level positions, according to Butler County steelmaker AK Steel. Zizzo was also National Steel’s vice president of human resources.
He currently serves on the board of trustees of Abilities First in Middletown, the company said.
Other leadership changes at the steelmaker include the resignation of Chief Accounting Officer Richard Williams. It was announced in January that Williams would leave to take a position at another organization. Then Gregory Hoffbauer was elected controller and chief accounting officer of AK Steel effective Feb. 8.
AK Steel is headquartered in West Chester Twp. and operates several steel plants including Middletown Works.