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Mr. Mapes is the current Executive Chair of Lincoln Electric, a position he has held since January 2024. Prior to his retirement, Mr. Mapes served as the Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer from December 2013 to December 2023, and as President and Chief Executive Officer from December 2012 to December 2013. From September 2011 to December 2012, Mr. Mapes served as the Chief Operating Officer. From 2004 to August 2011, Mr. Mapes served as an Executive Vice President of A.O. Smith Corporation, a global manufacturer with a water heating and water treatment technologies business, which has residential, commercial, industrial and consumer applications, and the President of its former Electrical Products unit. Mr. Mapes started his career with General Motors and has held roles in industrial manufacturing for over 35 years. Mapes understands the manufacturing industry and the challenges of global growth. He is also familiar with the welding industry generally, given his service to Lincoln Electric as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer. In addition to his business management experience, Mr. Mapes has an MBA and a law degree.
Mr. Mapes has served as a director of The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR) since 2014 and A.O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS) since 2023 and joined the board of directors of Nordson Corporation (NASDAQ: NDSN) since in January 2024.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
- As the current Chair, and former President and Chief Executive Officer of Lincoln Electric, Mr. Mapes provides valuable insights across a range of matters, including strategic planning, risk management, corporate governance, and organizational culture.
- Mr. Mapes has a keen understanding of the manufacturing industry, and the
challenges organizations face growing globally. - Valuable knowledge of key governance matters, including sustainability matters, gained as a director of Lincoln Electric, and his various other directorships.
Director since 2010
Executive Chair since 2013
Personal Details
Title: Mr
Surname: Mapes
DoB: 01/01/1962
Age: 64 years
M/F: Male
Nationality: United States of America
Country of Birth: United States of America
Language: English
Qualification: BS, MBA, JD Law
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Working history
Committee/s
| Company | Committee | Role | Appointment Date | Resignation Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Electric | Board | Chairperson | 01/01/2010 |
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