DITH
James May has a diverse work experience in the steel industry. James is currently working as the Strategy Director at Duferco since December 2020. Before that, they served as the Managing Director at Steel-Insight from January 2014 to December 2020, where they focused on steel market research and price forecasting. Prior to that, James was the President of May Commodity Associates from September 2002 to December 2020, specializing in customized research for global decision-makers in the steel industry. James also worked as a Consultant and Steel Research Manager at Fastmarkets MBR from October 1995 to December 2020. Overall, James has extensive experience in steel market research, analysis, and strategic studies.
James May obtained a BSc in Politics & International Relations from the University of Southampton from 1989 to 1992. James later pursued an MSc in International Business from London South Bank University from 1994 to 1995.
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DITH - Duferco International Trading Holding is a global leader in the trading and distribution of steel and the raw materials essential to steel production. We operate from 60 global locations worldwide and enjoy commercial relationships with over 52,300 customers in 88 countries through our trading, distribution and production activities. We are active across the entire steel value chain and while trading is central to all our activities, the production and distribution units are cornerstones of the business model. Our global presence and strength in structured trade finance allows us to provide vital value-added logistics and financial solutions to all sectors of the industrial supply chain. From construction to shipbuilding, white goods, automotive, mining and energy production, DITH is fully integrated into all the principal steel intensive industries – and able to deliver virtually the entire spectrum of steel products whenever and wherever needed. Since inception, DITH’s growth has been powered by the successful implementation of a simple strategy based on maintaining long term strategic partnerships and an innovative business model. Our long-term sustainability is dependent on being able to consistently evolve to meet the realities of a rapidly changing global market place and continuing to cater to the high expectations of customers and suppliers which, in turn, reflect the growing needs of societies and economies around the world. Our business practices are underpinned by empirical principles and strong ethical values. We continually strive to ensure that commercial integrity and respect for different cultures takes precedence in our daily approach to business.