Lincoln Electric Promotes Michael J. Whitehead to Lead Americas Welding Segment’s Automation Solutions
December 17 2018 - 7:30AM
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LECO) (“Company”),
announced today the promotion of Michael J. Whitehead to Senior
Vice President and President, effective immediately. In this role,
Whitehead will oversee the strategic planning and growth of the
Segment’s automation and additive services businesses and will
report to George Blankenship, Executive Vice President, President,
Americas Welding.
“Mike is a well-respected leader and has a strong
track record of developing new technologies and driving business
growth at Lincoln Electric,” stated Christopher L. Mapes, Chairman,
President and Chief Executive Officer. “His experience will help
advance our industry-leading automation portfolio and accelerate
growth in solutions and services to meet our customers’ needs in
the additive manufacturing market.”
Whitehead joined Lincoln Electric in 2005 as Chief
Counsel, Intellectual Property and held various positions of
increased responsibility including Director of New Product
Development in Research and Development, and President, Lincoln
Electric Canada. Most recently, Whitehead served as Senior Vice
President, Strategy & Business Development, where he oversaw
the transaction and integration of Air Liquide Welding, among other
deals. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical
engineering from The Ohio State University and earned his Juris
Doctor degree from the University of New Hampshire School of
Law.
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 oxy-fuel cutting equipment and has a
leading global position in the brazing and soldering alloys market.
Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln has 56 manufacturing
locations, including operations and joint ventures in 20 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.
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Contact
Amanda Butler
Vice President, Investor Relations & Communications
Tel: 216.383.2534
Email: Amanda_Butler@lincolnelectric.com
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