# Geoff Gilmore

> Geoff Gilmore is the Columbus-based president and chief executive officer of Worthington Steel. He joined Worthington Industries in inside sales in 1998, moved through automotive sales, plant management and purchasing, led its steel and cylinders businesses, and became COO before taking charge of the independent steel company in December 2023. A former Valparaiso basketball player, he is now overseeing the Klöckner acquisition and the steps toward operating integration.

- **Role:** President and Chief Executive Officer at Worthington Steel
- **Organizations:** Worthington Steel, Worthington Industries (former executive), American Iron and Steel Institute (board member), Valparaiso University (former board member)
- **Education:** Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Valparaiso University, Master of Business Administration, University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business
- **Known for:** Became CEO of Worthington Steel on its December 2023 separation into an independent public company., Led the steel processing business through three record earnings years, as described in the 2022 separation announcement., Oversaw Worthington’s then-largest acquisition while leading its cylinders business; that business achieved record earnings in his second year, according to the separation announcement.

## Career timeline

- **1990-91** — Played on Valparaiso University’s men’s basketball team.
- **1991-92** — Listed as a sophomore guard on Valparaiso’s roster.
- **1998** — Joined Worthington Industries as an inside sales representative in Steel Processing.
- **2006-06** — Became director of automotive sales.
- **2010-04** — Became general manager of the Delta, Ohio, steel processing facility.
- **2011-07** — Became vice president of purchasing for Worthington Industries.
- **2012-08** — Became president of the steel processing business.
- **2016-06** — Became president of Worthington Cylinder Corporation.
- **2018-08** — Became executive vice president and chief operating officer of Worthington Industries.
- **2023-12** — Became president and chief executive officer of independent Worthington Steel.
- **2026-06** — Led Worthington Steel through completion of the Klöckner takeover offer; operating integration remained subject to further steps.

## Achievements

- Became CEO of Worthington Steel on its December 2023 separation into an independent public company.
- Led the steel processing business through three record earnings years, as described in the 2022 separation announcement.
- Oversaw Worthington’s then-largest acquisition while leading its cylinders business; that business achieved record earnings in his second year, according to the separation announcement.
- Led Worthington Steel through the June 2026 completion of its takeover offer for Klöckner & Co.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — October 21: Worthington confirmed an October 23 Klöckner shareholder vote on the DPLTA and said it would wait at least a year before seeking another vote if the required majority was not achieved.
- **2026-10** — October 6: First-quarter fiscal 2027 results included Klöckner for the first time; sales were $2,726.6 million, operating income $56 million, and net loss attributable to controlling interest $7 million.
- **2026-09** — September 8: Worthington signed a DPLTA with Klöckner; effectiveness remained subject to approvals and registration and could occur no earlier than January 1, 2027.
- **2026-06** — June 3: Worthington completed its Klöckner takeover offer, securing approximately 62% of the outstanding shares.
- **2026-04** — Spoke at Fisher College of Business’s LeadX: Unplugged event about leadership, technology and organizational change.

## Links

- Website: https://www.worthingtonsteel.com/company/who-we-are/leadership-board-of-directors/geoff-gilmore
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoff-gilmore-370a268

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Last updated: 2026-10-23