Shapiro Metals appoints chief financial officer

Shapiro Metals, a St. Louis-based company that specializes in industrial metal recycling and sustainability solutions for manufacturers, has promoted Amy Head to chief financial officer (CFO). 

In her new role, Shapiro says Head will support its mission of transforming industrial excess into value by providing financial leadership that enables innovation, transparency and long-term scalability. 

Head will help to strengthen financial discipline, align resources with strategic priorities and support teams across the organization. She has held a series of financial leadership positions during her tenure at Shapiro, and the company says she has been instrumental in supporting sustainable growth initiatives.  

“I am incredibly proud to see Amy take on the role of CFO after 11 years of rising through the ranks. Amy is a rare leader who understands that true agility is built on a foundation of disciplined systems,” says Shapiro President Bob Alvarez. “Her pragmatic yet forward-thinking approach is exactly what we need to remain effective as we challenge the status quo. This promotion is well-deserved, and I look forward to the speed and precision her leadership will bring to our future operations." 

As CFO, Head will oversee the company’s financial strategy and operations by working closely with teams to support measurable value creation and long-term partnerships. Shapiro says this promotion is one of multiple leadership advancements as the company enters 2026.