Dimicco New CEO at Nucor

John Wolz

Nucor Corporation named Peter Browning chairman and Daniel Dimicco president and CEO, succeeding David Aycock.\
Dimicco has been with Nucor 18 years and most recently was executive vice president. From 1991 to 1999 Dimicco managed Nucor�s joint venture, Nucor-Yamato Steel. From 1982 to 1991 he held a series of positions with increasing responsibilities with Nucor�s Plymouth, UT, steel mill.
Browning has been a director since last year. He was CEO of Sonoco Products Company and CEO of National Gypsum Company. He also is on the boards of Lowes Companies and Wachovia Corporation.
Eight years after he had retired as president and COO, Aycock returned last year to serve and chairman and CEO. During his transition term Aycock put in place a new board with a majority of outside directors, and advanced senior managers. Aycock remains a member of the board.