ESAB appoints AI expert Dr. Sébastien Martin to board; Patrick Allender to retire at 2026 meeting

ESAB Corp

Dr. Sébastien Martin appointed to ESAB board effective Jan 1, 2026; board expands from 9 to 10 members.
Martin is an Associate Professor at Kellogg, expert in AI and operations; previously advised ESAB on AI strategy since Feb 2025.
Director Patrick Allender to retire at the 2026 annual meeting; served since ESAB's 2022 NYSE listing.
Martin will join the Audit Committee; board determined he qualifies as independent under NYSE standards.

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