Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. Appoints Ralph Michael as Lead Director

CLEVELAND, February 23, 2026--Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE: CLF) today announced the appointment of Ralph "Mike" Michael III as Lead Independent Director of the Company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Michael succeeds Douglas Taylor as Lead Independent Director, following the Board’s acceptance of Mr. Taylor’s resignation due to a change in his professional circumstances. Under the Company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines, Mr. Taylor submitted a mandatory resignation following h
CLEVELAND, February 23, 2026--Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE: CLF) today announced the appointment of Ralph "Mike" Michael III as Lead Independent Director of the Company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Michael succeeds Douglas Taylor as Lead Independent Director, following the Board’s acceptance of Mr. Taylor’s resignation due to a change in his professional circumstances. Under the Company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines, Mr. Taylor submitted a mandatory resignation following h