Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. Joins Susan C. Edwards to Serve as Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer, Effective April 8, 2024
April 04, 2024 at 07:30 am EDT
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Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. announced that Susan C. Edwards has joined the Company to serve as Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective April 8, 2024. Reporting to Steven Hedlund, President and CEO, she will join the executive team and will lead the Company?s global human resources strategy and operations, talent management, training and employee development programs, and compensation and benefits. Edwards succeeds Michele Kuhrt, who was recently named, Executive Vice President, Chief Transformation Officer.
Edwards has over 30 years of human resources experience, serving most recently as the Global Vice President and CHRO of Sealed Air Corporation. Prior to her 11-year tenure with the company, she served in various HR leadership positions of increasing responsibility at Circor International, Snap-On Incorporated, Lear Corporation, and Dana Corporation. Edwards earned a Bachelor of Science degree at East Tennessee State University and a Master of Business Administration degree in International Business at Marquette University.
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. is a manufacturer of welding, cutting and brazing products. The Company operates through three segments: Americas Welding, International Welding, and the Harris Products Group. The Americas Welding segment includes welding operations in North and South America. The International Welding segment includes welding operations in Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. The Harris Products Group includes the Companyâs global cutting, soldering and brazing businesses, specialty gas equipment, as well as the retail business in the United States. The Companyâs products include arc welding, brazing and soldering filler metals (consumables), arc welding equipment, plasma and oxyfuel cutting systems, wire feeding systems, fume control equipment, welding accessories, specialty gas regulators, and education solutions; as well as a comprehensive portfolio of automated solutions for joining, cutting, material handling, module assembly, and end of line testing.