U.S. Steel names new chief investment officer

Pittsburgh-based United States Steel Corp. named Bryan Lewis to as its next chief investment officer on Monday.

Lewis will be responsible for the company’s global pension obligations and related programs. He will report to Kevin P. Bradley, U.S. Steel’s executive vice president and chief financial officer.

“Bryan’s strong public pension experience and investment background make him an excellent fit for this role,” David B. Burritt, U.S. Steel president and CEO, said. “He brings sound judgment, sharp intelligence, and the highest integrity to the job.”

Lewis has spent the past three years managing the $30 billion pension fund for the Pennsylvania State Employees’ Retirement System. He previously served as the executive director of the $20 billion Illinois State Universities Retirement System.

Lewis has a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Maryland at College Park and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Miami.

Other positions Lewis has held include six years in an investment management role with the North Carolina Department of State Treasurer. He created the Emerging Manager Program for the state’s retirement system and identified high-performing asset management companies owned by minorities and women.

U.S. Steel is a Fortune 250 company with major operations in the United States and Europe.