Biography

Roger K. Newport was elected to AFG’s Board of Directors in February 2024. He is a member of the Audit Committee.

Mr. Newport most recently served as Chief Executive Officer and a director of AK Steel Holding Corporation from January 2016 until March 2020, when he retired in connection with the acquisition of AK Steel by Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. From 1985 through 2016, Mr. Newport held various positions of increasing responsibility at AK Steel, including as Executive Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer from 2012 to 2016. Mr. Newport also serves as a director for Alliant Energy Corporation and its subsidiaries, Iowa Power & Light Company and Wisconsin Power & Light Company.

He is active in his community, having served on a variety of local and regional boards for organizations that serve the areas of academia, community development, and at-risk children and families.