Brian R. Hedges

Mr. Hedges is a Corporate Director. Mr. Hedges as Chief Executive Officer of Russel Metals from May 2009 to his retirement in May 2018. Mr. Hedges was the Chief Financial Officer of Russel Metals from 1994 until his appointment to Chief Operating Officer in February 2008. He has been a member of the Board since he was appointed as Chief Executive Officer in 2009. His career encompassed the positions of Chief Financial Officer, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Gandalf Technologies, as well as Chief Financial Officer of Teleglobe Inc. Both companies were involved in the Canadian international telecommunications industry. Mr. Hedges is currently a director of Black Diamond Group Limited.