Chairmen
- Lord Melchett (1967–1973)
- Monty Finniston (1973–1976)
- Charles Villiers (1976–1980)
- Ian MacGregor (1980–1983)
- Robert Haslam (1983-1986)
Ian MacGregor later became famous for his role as Chairman of the National Coal Board during the UK miners' strike (1984-1985). During the strike the "Battle of Orgreave" took place at British Steel's coking plant.
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