Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc. has promoted Michael J. Whitehead, Lincoln Electric senior vice president, to president of the Americas Welding Segment. Whitehead will oversee the strategic planning and growth of the segment’s automation and additive services businesses.
“Mike is a well-respected leader and has a strong track record of developing new technologies and driving business growth at Lincoln Electric,” says Christopher L. Mapes, chairman, president and CEO. “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 of Lincoln Electric Canada. Most recently, he served as senior vice president, strategy and business development, where he oversaw the transaction and integration of Air Liquide Welding, among other deals.
