Carl F. Meitzner
Vice President, Planning
Bethlehem Steel Corporation

A native of Philadelphia, Pa., Dr. Meitzner received his bachelor and master of science degrees in metallurgical engineering in 1961 and 1965, and his doctorate in metallurgy and materials science in 1968, all from Lehigh University.

Dr. Meitzner began his career with Bethlehem in 1965 as an engineer in the alloy development section of research and advanced through the years, becoming manager of product metallurgy in 1974 and manager of corrosion and coatings research in 1980.

In 1982 Dr. Meitzner was appointed director, project analysis, in the planning department and two years later was promoted to manager of corporate strategic planning.

In 1985 he was named vice president and general manager, international affairs, for Bethlehem Steel International Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary, with responsibility for the overall planning and coordination of the international activities of Bethlehem’s businesses. He subsequently served as general manager of Bethlehem's affiliated ore and water transportation operations until returning to the planning department as general manager in November 1988.

He was elected vice president, planning, effective May 1, 1991, with responsibility for all aspects of Bethlehem’s planning function, including economic studies, business planning, strategic planning, forecasting and internal reporting, competitive intelligence, and coordination of joint venture and analytical studies.

Dr. Meitzner, who has authored several technical papers on sheet and high-strength plate steels, is a member of the Strategic Planning and Development Council of the Manufacturers’ Alliance for Productivity and Innovation, Inc. (MAPI).

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