We believe that the business system only is the key to success. It’s no miracle, only day-to-day work in the appropriate way. Alexei Mordashov Read Quote
Well… I graduated from the business school of Northumberland University in Newcastle. Alexei Mordashov Read Quote
Regarding our links with the Russian government, Severstal is a private company with no government participation. We are answerable to our shareholders. Alexei Mordashov Read Quote
In a literal sense, even a private company, of course, cannot do everything that it wants without some discussion with government. As a good corporate citizen, Severstal discussed the idea of a merger with Arcelor with the Russian government. Alexei Mordashov Read Quote
When we put $4 billion into the U.S. economy, they were OK with this. When we preserved jobs in Dearborn, or preserved jobs in Columbus, or preserved jobs in Pennsylvania, everyone was happy. Alexei Mordashov Read Quote
My wealth is reflected in the price of Severstal, and the number of shares I have in my possession doesn’t have any impact on the company. Alexei Mordashov Read Quote
The steel business is a local business. We do believe in the U.S. economy and would like to have a strong, balanced presence here. Alexei Mordashov Read Quote
We appreciate size, but only if it is robust growth. Just to be big is not a target. Alexei Mordashov Read Quote