British Steel interim appointments welcomed by Chamber as Government takes control
Lisa Coulson (centre) and Allan Bell (right) pictured with Sir Keir Starmer when he visited our Scunthorpe site in 2023. Picture: British Steel.
THE Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the news that British Steel has announced the appointment of Allan Bell as interim Chief Executive Officer and Lisa Coulson as interim Chief Commercial Officer with immediate effect.
The appointments, signed off by the Secretary of State, were made to ensure consistent and professional leadership at British Steel’s Scunthorpe site.
Allan and Lisa have been long-term employees of British Steel and have worked at the site for 14 and 19 years, respectively.
The Chamber’s External Affairs Director, David Hooper, said: “We are pleased to see the Government finally doing what is necessary to keep the blast furnaces going to ensure the UK’s virgin steelmaking capability continues.
“We have worked with Allan and Lisa numerous times in recent years and wish them both well in their challenging new positions.
“The Chamber continues to be a strong supporter of British Steel and its Scunthorpe based workforce and we will continue to do what we can to ensure its future and the production of virgin steel in the UK.”
Before his appointment, Allan was Chief Commercial Officer and Lisa was Director of Marketing and Strategy. The pair were instrumental in keeping British Steel’s operations running through challenging recent months.
Allan said: “Our sole focus is ensuring a secure and sustainable future for British Steel’s production in Scunthorpe.
“Our immediate priorities are securing the raw materials we need to continue blast furnace operations, ensuring we have the dedicated personnel to run those furnaces, and maintaining the highest levels of health and safety for our workforce.
“We look forward to working in partnership with our colleagues in government, the trade unions and the workforce here in Scunthorpe.”
