Steel Blue CEO Garry Johnson to retire

Steel Blue CEO – Garry Johnson, who has worked for Steel Blue for the past 14 years, will step down as chief executive officer with effect from June 2023.

The desire to retire and spend more time with his family is what led Mr. Johnson to make this choice. He’ll stay with Steel Blue until July 2023 to make sure the changeover is seamless.

Steel Blue is a premium safety footwear brand with 100 percent Australian ownership that constantly innovates to create work boots that are cosy, secure, and long-lasting.

The position of CEO will be filled by Mr. Peter Bell beginning in June 2023. Peter, a seasoned professional who has worked with Steel Blue for eleven years, is the company’s current CFO.

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Steel Blue chairman Peter Carter said, “The board would like to thank Garry for his considerable work over the last 14 years.

“Under his direction, Steel Blue has successfully branched out into other markets, with scaled-up operations in the US and Europe. Achieving Climate Active carbon neutral certification for the Australian operations and strengthening our philanthropic partnerships with Beyond Blue, Breast Cancer Care WA, and Sweet Louise in New Zealand, Steel Blue has also demonstrated clear sector leadership in our commitments to sustainability and CSR.

“Peter Bell is a highly skilled executive who spent ten years as Steel Blue’s CFO and who played a key role in developing the corporate business strategy for our international expansion. Peter has directed our innovation division for the past three years and has served as our Chief Strategist for the past five years.

“Under his direction, Steel Blue has successfully branched out into other markets, with scaled-up operations in the US and Europe. Achieving Climate Active carbon neutral certification for the Australian operations and strengthening our philanthropic partnerships with Beyond Blue, Breast Cancer Care WA, and Sweet Louise in New Zealand, Steel Blue has also demonstrated clear sector leadership in our commitments to sustainability and CSR.