LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS INC (LECO)
Sector: Industrials
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Sector: Industrials
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Director information for LECO
| Ticker | Position | Age | Qualifications and Experience | Committee Memberships | Filing Year |
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| LECO | Former Chief Innovation and Science Officer, Smurfit Westrock; Director | 58 | ["Over 20 years of experience serving with publicly traded, global products and technology companies.","Expertise in material science, automation and 'smart' systems.","Extensive research and development experience and insights on sustainability matters.","Leader in global innovation and research initiatives.","Valuable knowledge of key governance matters gained as a director of Lincoln Electric."] | ["Audit","Nominating and Corporate Governance"] | 2026 |
Biography sourced from the proxy statement filing.
Dr. Patel served as the Chief Innovation and Science Officer at Smurfit Westrock, a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging, from April 2023 until December 2024. In this role, Dr. Patel led Smurfit Westrock s research and development efforts, and helped drive innovation to enhance current products and develop new sustainable packaging solutions. Prior to joining Smurfit Westrock, he served as Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer of Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, a global manufacturer of specialized passenger car, light truck, medium truck, motorcycle, and racing tires from November 2019 until July 2021, and as Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of Tenneco, Inc., a manufacturer of automotive emission control and ride control products and systems from 2011 until 2019. During his tenure at Tenneco, he led regional advanced technology development and establishing a global research and development organization. Prior to joining Tenneco, Inc., Dr. Patel held numerous positions with increasing responsibility, including senior scientist, at the General Electric Company during his thirteen-year tenure with the organization.