Robert A. Rudzki
Vice President, Purchasing and Transportation
And Chief Procurement Officer
Bethlehem Steel Corporation

Born in West Bromwich, England, Mr. Rudzki graduated summa cum laude from Lehigh University in 1975 with a bachelor of science degree in industrial engineering and a minor in chemical engineering. In 1977 he graduated from the Wharton School with a master’s degree in business administration (major in finance, minor in marketing).

During the course of his studies, and prior to joining Bethlehem Steel, Mr. Rudzki had work experience in manufacturing (freight car production), consulting (to a major money center bank), and supply and distribution (for a major oil company). Following graduation from Wharton, he joined Bethlehem Steel as a member of the corporation's Loop Course management training program and was assigned to the Finance Department's credit division.

In 1979 he was promoted to senior credit assistant and later that year was appointed project analyst in the financial planning division. In 1980 he was promoted to administrative manager, credit division. In 1982, upon the formation of the business development division, Mr. Rudzki was appointed director of business development. He was promoted to manager of banking in 1986 and elected assistant treasurer in 1988.

As assistant treasurer, he was responsible for the treasury division and the risk management division of the Finance Department. He also served as a trustee of the Pension Trust. Mr. Rudzki received the certified cash manager distinction from the Treasury Management Association and is past president of the Treasury Management Association of Central Pennsylvania. He has served on the Pennsylvania State Treasurer's advisory committee on electronic funds transfer.

In 1993 Mr. Rudzki was elected assistant controller of the corporation, with responsibility for corporate accounting and analysis, business analysis, capital appropriations, financial reporting, financial forecasting and cost accounting. He continued to serve as a trustee of the Pension Trust.

In 1994 Mr. Rudzki advanced to the position of general manager, purchasing and transportation and in 1996 he was elected Vice President, Purchasing & Transportation and Chief Procurement Officer. In his current position, he has overall corporate responsibility for purchasing and transportation and is a member of Bethlehem’s Corporate Management Committee.

Effective January 1, 1998, Bethlehem Steel’s subsidiary railroads report to Mr. Rudzki. In 1998, Mr. Rudzki was also appointed to the Investment Committee of the Pension Trust.

Mr. Rudzki has been a board member of two United Way Agencies. Presently he serves on the Muhlenberg College Board of Associates, and the Board of Directors of the American Red Cross, Lehigh Valley Chapter. He and his family reside in Bethlehem.

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