Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., announced 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 Americas Welding Segment’s automation and additive services businesses and will report to Executive Vice President/President George Blankenship of 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,” Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Christopher L. Mapes said. “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 of Intellectual Property and held various positions of increased responsibility including Director of New Product Development in Research and Development, and President of Lincoln Electric Canada. Most recently, Whitehead served as Senior Vice President of 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.

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