| Michele R. Kuhrt |
Michele R. Kuhrt is currently the Chief Transformation Officer & Executive VP at Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. since 2024. She is also currently the Chief Information Officer & Executive VP at The Lincoln Electric Co. since 2016. Previously, she worked as the Group Director-Tax at Elsag Bailey Process Automation NV and as a Tax Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. Ms. Kuhrt completed her undergraduate and graduate degrees at Case Western Reserve University in 1988 and 1989 respectively. |
| Steven Bradford Hedlund |
Steven Bradford Hedlund is currently the President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. He is also a Director at Kaynak Teknigi Sanayi ve Ticaret AS. Previously, he held positions as the VP-Strategic Planning & New Business Development at Beam Suntory, Inc., Principal at Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., Vice President-Growth & Innovation at Master Lock Co. LLC, Vice President-Strategy & Business Development at The Lincoln Electric Co., and VP-Strategic Planning & New Business Development at Fortune Brands, Inc. Mr. Hedlund received his undergraduate degree and MBA from Dartmouth College. |
| Gabriel Bruno |
Gabriel Bruno is currently the Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer & Executive VP at Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. He previously worked as an Audit Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. Mr. Bruno completed his undergraduate degree at John Carroll University. |
| Anthony K. Battle |
Anthony K. Battle's current job(s) include serving as the Chief Compliance Officer & SVP-Internal Audit at Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. since 2015, and also holding the same position at The Lincoln Electric Co. since 2003. He is also a Member of The Ohio Society of CPA's. Mr. Battle's former job(s) include working as a Principal at Northrop Grumman Space & Mission Systems Corp., and as an Audit Manager at Owens Corning. In terms of education, Mr. Battle completed his undergraduate degree at John Carroll University and obtained an MBA from the Weatherhead School of Management. |
| Thomas Matthews |
Thomas Matthews is currently working as the Senior VP-Technology, Research & Development at Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. He started this position in 2014. Prior to his current role, he has a background in undergraduate studies from Southern Oregon University and holds an MBA from Weatherhead School of Management. |
| Geoffrey P. Allman |
Geoffrey P. Allman is currently the Director at Weartech International Ltd. He is also the Senior VP-Strategy & Business Development at Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. and the SVP-Strategy & Business Development at The Lincoln Electric Co. Additionally, he serves as a Trustee at the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission. Previously, he worked as the Finance Director at Lincoln Electric Company of Canada LP and as an Auditor at Pricewaterhouse LLP. Mr. Allman completed his undergraduate degree at St. Bonaventure University in 1992 and his graduate degree at the State University of New York at Binghamton in 1993. |
| Christopher Lee Mapes |
Christopher Lee Mapes is currently the Executive Chairman at Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. He is also the Vice Chairman at Kaynak Teknigi Sanayi ve Ticaret AS, an Independent Director at Nordson Corp., and an Independent Director at A. O. Smith Corp. Additionally, he serves as an Independent Director at The Timken Co., a Director at Greater Cleveland Partnership, a Director at The Lincoln Electric Co., and a Trustee at MAPI, Inc. In his former positions, Mr. Mapes was the VP-Global OEM Products & General Manager at Essex Furukawa Magnet Wire USA LLC (Georgia). He also served as the President-Motor Sales & Marketing at Regal Rexnord Corp., the Executive VP & President-Electrical Product at A. O. Smith Corp., the President-Global OEM Business Group at Superior TeleCom, Inc., and the President at Regal Beloit EPC, Inc.Mr. Mapes completed his undergraduate degree at Ball State University (Indiana) in 1985. He then obtained a graduate degree from the University of Toledo (Ohio) in 1988. He also holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management, which he received in 1988. |
| Lisa A. Dietrich |
Lisa A. Dietrich is currently the Chief Information Officer & Executive VP at Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. She previously held the position of Chief Information Officer & Senior Vice President at American Greetings Corp. from 2018 to 2022. Prior to that, she was the Chief Information Officer at Key Community Bank (Minnesota). Ms. Dietrich completed her undergraduate degree at The Ohio University and holds an MBA from the Weatherhead School of Management. |
| Susan C. Edwards |
Susan C. Edwards is currently the Director at United Way of Central Carolinas, Inc. She is also the Chief Human Resources Officer & Senior VP at Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. Susan's former positions include Chief Human Resources Officer & Vice President at Sealed Air Corp. from 2011 to 2022, and Vice President-Rapid Continuous Improvement at Snap-On, Inc. from 2001 to 2009. She also worked as a Human Resource Officer at CIRCOR International, Inc. Susan's education includes an undergraduate degree from East Tennessee State University and an MBA from Marquette University College of Business Administration. |
| Michael J. Whitehead |
Michael J. Whitehead is currently the SVP & President-Global Automation & Cutting at Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. He previously served as the President at Lincoln Electric Company of Canada LP from 2015 to 2016. Mr. Whitehead obtained his undergraduate degree from The Ohio State University in 1997 and his graduate degree from the University of New Hampshire School of Law. |
| Patrick P. Goris |
Patrick P. Goris is an Independent Director at Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. and the Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President at Carrier Global Corp. He is also a Co-Managing Director at Goris Grundstücks-Verwaltungs GmbH. Previously, he worked as the Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President at Rockwell Automation, Inc. from 2006 to 2020. Goris has an undergraduate degree from European University Portugal Centro de Estudos de Gestão SA and an MBA from Goizueta Business School-Emory. |
| Ben P. Patel |
Ben P. Patel is an Independent Director at Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. since 2018. He is also the Chief Innovation & Science Officer at WestRock Co. since 2023. Previously, he served as the Chief Technology Officer & Senior Vice President at Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. LLC from 2019 to 2021 and at Tenneco, Inc. from 2011 to 2019. Prior to that, he worked as a Senior Scientist at GE Global Research Center from 1998 to 2007. Dr. Patel holds a doctorate degree from Yale University and an undergraduate degree from the University of Ottawa. |
| Brian D. Chambers |
Brian D. Chambers is currently the Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at Thermafiber, Inc. He is also the Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at Owens Corning since 2020. Additionally, he holds the position of Vice Chairman at Toledo Museum of Art. Mr. Chambers is an Independent Director at Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. starting in 2022. He is also a Director at ConnecToledo and a Member of both The Business Roundtable and Ohio Business Roundtable. Chambers completed his undergraduate degree at Bowling Green State University and his graduate degree at Northwestern University. |
| Marc A. Howze |
Marc A. Howze is currently an Independent Director at Dover Corp., a Director at Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co., and an Independent Director at Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. He is also a Director at HR Policy Association, Thurgood Marshall College Fund, Inc., and a Member of the American Bar Association, State Bar of Michigan, Society for Corporate Governance, Inc., and Illinois State Bar Association. In the past, Mr. Howze served as a Director at Executive Leadership Council, Inc., a Global Director-Cotton Harvesting Product Line at John Deere Turf Care, Inc., and an Artillery Officer in The United States Army (District of Columbia). He also held the position of Vice President-Global Human Resources at Deere & Co. from 2012 to 2016. Mr. Howze completed his undergraduate studies at The University of Michigan-Dearborn, earned an MBA from The Fuqua School of Business, and obtained a graduate degree from The University of Michigan Law School. |
| Curtis E. Espeland |
Curtis E. Espeland is currently the Lead Independent Director at Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. He is also a Director at Huntsman International LLC, Huntsman Corp., Nouryon Chemicals Holding BV, and Nouryon Specialty Chemicals BV. Previously, he served as the Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President at Eastman Chemical Co. from 2014 to 2020. He also worked as a Manager-Audit & Business Advisory at Arthur Andersen LLP and Arthur Andersen. Mr. Espeland received his undergraduate degree from Iowa State University in 1986 and his MBA from the Graduate School of Business in 2002. |
| Phillip J. Mason |
Phillip J. Mason is an Independent Director at Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. He is also the Director at Springboard For The Arts and a Member at The Harvard Club of Minnesota. Previously, he served as an Independent Director at GCP Applied Technologies, Inc. from 2016 to 2020. Prior to that, he was the President-Europe, Middle East & Africa Sector at Ecolab, Inc. from 2010 to 2012. He also held the position of President at The HAVI Group LP. Additionally, he was the President of HPR Partners LLC in 2004. He has also served as a Trustee at the Minnesota Museum of American Artists. Mr. Mason completed his undergraduate degree at Harvard University. |
| Michael F. Hilton |
Michael F. Hilton is currently an Independent Director at Regal Rexnord Corp., Ryder System, Inc., Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., Manufacturing Advocacy & Growth Network, Nordson Corp. Foundation, JELD-WEN Holding, Inc., and serves as a Director on the Friends of Breakthrough Schools Board. He is also a Member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers and the National Investor Relations Institute. In his former positions, Mr. Hilton served as the President & Chief Executive Officer of Nordson Xaloy, Inc. He was also a Director at Nordson Corp., where he held various titles. Additionally, he served as a Director at the Greater Cleveland Partnership and was the Senior Vice President and General Manager of Electronics & Performance Materials at Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. He was also a Member of the General Managers Council at MAPI, Inc.Mr. Hilton obtained an MBA from Lehigh University in 1981 and completed his undergraduate degree at the same institution in 1976. |
| Kathryn Jo Lincoln |
Kathryn Jo Lincoln is currently the Chairman & Chief Investment Officer at Lincoln Institute of Land Policy. She is also the Co-Chairman at The International Center For Land Policy Studies & Training. Additionally, she serves as an Independent Director at Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., a Director at Scottsdale Healthcare Corp., a Director at Claremont Lincoln University, a Director at The Hope Effect, and a Director at Honor Health Network LLC. In the past, she has worked as a Director at Johnson Bank Arizona, NA from 2001 to 2006, and as the President of Lincoln Foundation, Inc. from 1999 to 2006. |
| Hellene S. Runtagh |
Hellene S. Runtagh is an Independent Director at Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. and a Director at The Lincoln Electric Co. She is also a Director at College of Charleston Foundation, Inc. and a Member-Liberal Arts Council at The Pennsylvania State University. Formerly, Ms. Runtagh served as the President & Chief Executive Officer at General Electric Information Services. She was also the President & Chief Executive Officer at Berwind Group from 2001 to 2002. Additionally, she worked as a Director at IKON Office Solutions, Inc. from 2007 to 2008 and as an Independent Director at Harman International Industries, Inc. from 2008 to 2017. She served as a Director at Fusion MPHC Group, Inc. (Delaware) from 1999 to 2006 and at Avaya, Inc. from 2003 to 2007. She was an Independent Director at NeuStar, Inc. from 2006 to 2017. Ms. Runtagh also held the position of Principal at GE Aerospace. Prior to that, she was the Executive Vice President at Universal Studios LLC from 1997 to 2001. Ms. Runtagh obtained her undergraduate degree from The Pennsylvania State University. |
| Kellye L. Walker |
Kellye L. Walker is currently an Independent Director at Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. and the Secretary, Chief Legal Officer & Executive VP at Eastman Chemical Co. She is also a Member of the Executive Leadership Council, Inc., a Member of the American Bar Association, and a Member of the Visitors Board at Christopher Newport University. In her former positions, Ms. Walker served as a Director at the Association of Corporate Counsel and as an Independent Director at T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. She was also the Secretary, Senior Vice President & General Counsel at BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc., the Senior Vice President & General Counsel at Diageo North America, Inc., and the Secretary, CAO & General Counsel at American Water Works Co., Inc. Additionally, she worked as a Partner at Boult, Cummings, Conners & Berry Plc, Hill & Barlow, Inc., and Chaffe McCall LLP. Ms. Walker's education includes an undergraduate degree from Louisiana Tech University and a graduate degree from Emory University School of Law. |
| Bonnie Jean Fetch |
Bonnie Jean Fetch is currently an Independent Director at Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., a Non-Executive & Non-Independent Director at Cummins India Ltd., and the President-Distribution Business & Vice President at Cummins, Inc. She previously worked at Caterpillar, Inc. as the Director-Human Resources & Chief Learning Officer. Ms. Fetch completed her undergraduate degree at the University of St. Francis (Illinois). |
