Lincoln Electric EVP/President of Americas Welding resigns; interim co-leaders named

LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS INC

Michael J. Whitehead, EVP and President of Americas Welding, resigns effective Aug 28, 2026, to pursue outside opportunities.
Resignation not due to any disagreement with company, board, or management on operations, policies, or practices.
Gary Konarska (VP Global Product Strategy) and Albert Castillo (VP Americas Welding Sales & LATAM Operations) jointly lead Americas Welding until successor named.
Both interim leaders will continue RISE strategic priorities and customer-first approach.

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Appointed (interim)

Albert Castillo

Interim Co-Leader of Americas Welding

LECO · LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS INC

Filed: August 11, 2026, 9:15 AM ET

In the interim, Americas Welding will be jointly led by Gary Konarska, Vice President, Global Product Strategy, and Albert Castillo, Vice President, Americas Welding, Sales & LATAM Operations, until a successor is named.

Appointed (interim)

Gary Konarska

Interim Co-Leader of Americas Welding

LECO · LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS INC

Filed: August 11, 2026, 9:15 AM ET

In the interim, Americas Welding will be jointly led by Gary Konarska, Vice President, Global Product Strategy, and Albert Castillo, Vice President, Americas Welding, Sales & LATAM Operations, until a successor is named.

Departed

Michael J. Whitehead

Executive Vice President, President of Americas Welding

LECO · LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS INC

Effective: 2026-08-28
Filed: August 11, 2026, 9:15 AM ET

On August 10, 2026, Michael J. Whitehead, Executive Vice President, President of Americas Welding, notified Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) of his decision to resign from the Company, effective August 28, 2026, to pursue other business opportunities outside of the Company.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.8

Albert Castillo was appointed as Interim Co-Leader of Americas Welding at LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS INC.

Action: appointed
Role: Interim Co-Leader of Americas Welding

Exact text from the filing

In the interim, Americas Welding will be jointly led by Gary Konarska, Vice President, Global Product Strategy, and Albert Castillo, Vice President, Americas Welding, Sales & LATAM Operations, until a successor is named.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.8

Gary Konarska was appointed as Interim Co-Leader of Americas Welding at LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS INC.

Action: appointed
Role: Interim Co-Leader of Americas Welding

Exact text from the filing

In the interim, Americas Welding will be jointly led by Gary Konarska, Vice President, Global Product Strategy, and Albert Castillo, Vice President, Americas Welding, Sales & LATAM Operations, until a successor is named.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Michael J. Whitehead resigned as Executive Vice President, President of Americas Welding at LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS INC.

Action: resigned
Role: Executive Vice President, President of Americas Welding

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On August 10, 2026, Michael J. Whitehead, Executive Vice President, President of Americas Welding, notified Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) of his decision to resign from the Company, effective August 28, 2026, to pursue other business opportunities outside of the Company.

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