Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. (NYSE: CLF) (Paris: CLF) announced the appointment of James R. Michaud to the position of Vice President, Human Resources. 

In this position, Mr. Michaud will provide leadership in the development of human resources-related strategic and tactical initiatives that support the company's continued growth. Mr. Michaud will officially join Cliffs September 7, 2010, reporting to Laurie Brlas, executive vice president-finance and administration and chief financial officer. 

Specifically, Mr. Michaud will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of Cliffs' leadership development, talent management, recruitment, compensation, employee benefits, training, and employee relations programs. 

Since February 2009, Mr. Michaud has worked as a Partner at Laurus Strategies, partnering with a wide variety of clients to build world-class HR organizations to achieve superior business results. He previously served as vice president human resources/labor relations ñ Americas for ArcelorMittal (NYSE: MT), where he was responsible for the rapid integration of its facilities throughout the Americas. He has also held several executive human resources and labor relations positions at Alcoa Inc (NYSE: AA) 

'As Cliffs continues to execute its strategy of mineral and geographical diversification, accessing the world's fastest growing steel markets, Jim's extensive materials background and exceptional human resources and team-building abilities will be instrumental components of our future success,' Ms. Brlas commented. 'We look forward to his ongoing contributions as we build upon our momentum in this industry.' 

Mr. Michaud received his B.A. degree from James Madison College of Michigan State University. He is a past member of the Hewitt Senior Client Advisory Board and the Washington Business Group on Health, and currently sits on the Advisory Board for Michigan State University's School of Human Resources and Labor Relations.

 

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