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Nucor Executive Vice President Gregory J. Murphy to Retire; Benjamin M. Pickett and Douglas R. Wilner to be Promoted
Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) announced today that Gregory J. Murphy, Executive Vice President of Business Services and General Counsel, plans to retire effective June 7, 2025 following a 36-year career.
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