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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Lincoln Electric (LECO)

Lincoln Electric's Chris Mapes to retire as Executive Chair; Steven Hedlund named Chair

Neutral Impact 4 of 5 leadership Written later

Lincoln Electric said Executive Chair Christopher L. Mapes will retire from the Board on December 31, 2024, and that the Board has elected CEO Steven B. Hedlund as Chair effective January 1, 2025. Mr. Hedlund will keep his role as President and Chief Executive Officer, and the company said Mr. Mapes' retirement is not the result of any disagreement with the company.

Key points

  • Christopher L. Mapes retires as Executive Chair and Board member on December 31, 2024
  • Steven B. Hedlund, President and CEO, becomes Chair of the Board effective January 1, 2025
  • Hedlund will hold the Chair role alongside his CEO role; Curtis E. Espeland remains independent Lead Director
  • Mr. Mapes' retirement is stated not to result from any disagreement with the company

The filing

CompanyLincoln Electric (LECO)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECOct 10, 2024, 4:31 PM ET
Accession number0001193125-24-235948

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Written by AI on Nov 8, 2026, 1:11 AM ET, from this filing only. Written later: this filing was briefed after the fact, when past filings were added to the site, so the brief may be read with hindsight; the filing itself is the record of what was known on October 10, 2024.

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