Tuesday was the effective date for the newly retained 62-year-old president and CEO of McDermott International to take his seat.

McDermott, who has worked for 40 years in the oil and gas, energy, chemicals and commercial construction sectors, will also be a member of Cliff’s audit committee and governance and nominating committee.

Johnson, a graduate of Texas A&M University and former chairman of the Engineering and Construction Industry Risk Institute, joined McDermott International as president and CEO in 2009 following long tenures with Fluor and Washington Group International.

“I am pleased that Steve is joining Cliffs’ board,” Cliffs board chairman James Kirsch said.

“He is a proven leader and brings forth exceptional experience with large international construction projects. Steve's strategic counsel will be important to our board as we execute future expansion and growth plans.”