Peter Bernscher appointed CCO and Board Member at Tata Steel Nederland

Tata Steel Nederland (TSN) has announced the appointment of Peter Bernscher as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective 1 September 2025. In this newly created role, Bernscher will also join the company’s executive board and contribute to strengthening TSN’s position as one of Europe’s leading steel producers.

Bernscher brings more than 30 years of senior management experience in the steel, automotive, and manufacturing sectors. He previously held executive commercial roles at companies including Voestalpine and Polytech, where he successfully led international sales organisations. At Tata Steel Nederland, he will be responsible for driving the company’s commercial strategy and enhancing its market position.

“We are pleased to welcome Peter to the TSN board as our new CCO,” said T.V. Narendran, CEO & Managing Director of Tata Steel Limited and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Tata Steel Nederland. “His deep understanding of the steel industry and long-standing leadership experience at the highest level are of great value to us.”

Commenting on his new role, Bernscher said: “I look forward to supporting Tata Steel Nederland in its transformation into one of Europe’s leading steelmakers. Together with my colleagues, I aim to drive profitable growth and strengthen our customer relationships through sustainable value creation.”

With Bernscher’s appointment, the TSN executive board will consist of four members as of 1 September 2025: Hans van den Berg (CEO), Hans Turkesteen (CFO), Akash Latchman (COO), and Peter Bernscher (CCO).

Source and Photo: Tata Steel Nederland