Emirates Steel Arkan has announced the appointment of Mark Tonkins as Group Chief Financial Officer, effective September 2, 2024.

Tonkins, who most recently served as CFO at BME, brings with him a wealth of experience gained through his senior financial positions at Borless and Phillips. In his new role, Tonkins will be responsible for driving the Group’s strategic financial initiatives and driving its continued growth in global markets.

Stephen J. Pope, the former Group Chief Financial Officer, will assume a strategic advisory role within the Group CEO’s office. He played a key role at Emirates Steel Arkan for 17 years, during which he successfully led the Group through key stages of its journey, including the strategic merger and subsequent public listing, and contributed significantly to the Company’s success and positioning regionally and internationally.

“We are extremely grateful to Stephen Pope for his leadership and commitment to excellence over the years. As we welcome Mark to the group, we look forward to his leadership experience and vision to continue driving our financial strategy forward. Mark’s experience will help us to further strengthen our growth plans and consolidate our financial position, especially in light of the developments and changes taking place in global markets,” said Eng. Saeed Ghumran Al Remeithi, Group CEO of Emirates Steel Arkan.