Lincoln Electric Promotes Steven B. Hedlund to Lead the International Welding Segment
May 25 2017 - 4:30PM
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:LECO) today announced that
it has promoted Steven B. Hedlund to Executive Vice President and
President of the International Welding segment. In this role,
Hedlund will lead the European (Europe, Middle East, Africa and
Russia) and Asia Pacific regions’ day-to-day operations and oversee
the implementation of all strategic, operational and commercial
initiatives. He will continue to serve as a member of the
management committee. Hedlund succeeds Mathias Hallmann, who has
decided to leave the Company to pursue other interests.
Hedlund most recently served as Senior Vice
President and President of Global Automation. He joined the Company
in 2008 as Vice President, Strategy and Business Development where
he led strategic planning and acquisitions. Previously, he was with
Fortune Brands, Inc. and at Booz Allen & Hamilton. He
earned a bachelor’s degree and an MBA from Dartmouth College.
“I am pleased to announce Steve’s promotion to this
role,” said Christopher L. Mapes, Chairman, President and Chief
Executive Officer. “Steve’s extensive experience, process-driven
approach and achievements in advancing our automation strategy will
help drive the International Welding segment’s next phase of growth
and development with Air Liquide Welding.”
About Lincoln Electric
Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the design,
development and manufacture of arc welding products, robotic arc
welding systems, plasma and oxyfuel cutting equipment and has a
leading global position in the brazing and soldering alloys
market. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln has 47
manufacturing locations, including operations and joint ventures in
19 countries and a worldwide network of distributors and sales
offices covering more than 160 countries. For more
information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services,
visit the Company’s website at www.lincolnelectric.com.
Contact
Amanda Butler
Director, Investor Relations
Tel: 216.383.2534
Email: Amanda_Butler@lincolnelectric.com
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