Lincoln Electric Announces Retirement of Michele Kuhrt, Executive Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer
Lincoln Electric Holdings (Nasdaq: LECO) announced that Michele Kuhrt, Executive Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer, will retire effective August 31, 2025. During her nearly 30-year career at Lincoln Electric since 1997, Kuhrt held several executive leadership positions, including Chief Information Officer and Chief Human Resources Officer.
In her current role as Chief Transformation Officer since 2024, Kuhrt has focused on advancing process standardization and organizational alignment across the company. Steven B. Hedlund, Chair, President and CEO, acknowledged her leadership and dedication, expressing confidence in building upon her achievements.
Lincoln Electric is a global leader in arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, with 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 20 countries, serving customers in over 160 countries.
Lincoln Electric Holdings (Nasdaq: LECO) ha annunciato che Michele Kuhrt, Vicepresidente Esecutivo e Chief Transformation Officer, si ritirerà con effetto dal 31 agosto 2025. Durante la sua carriera di quasi 30 anni in Lincoln Electric dal 1997, Kuhrt ha ricoperto diverse posizioni di leadership esecutiva, tra cui Chief Information Officer e Chief Human Resources Officer.
Nel suo attuale ruolo di Chief Transformation Officer dal 2024, Kuhrt si è concentrata sull'avanzamento della standardizzazione dei processi e sull'allineamento organizzativo all'interno dell'azienda. Steven B. Hedlund, Presidente e CEO, ha riconosciuto la sua leadership e dedizione, esprimendo fiducia nel costruire su i suoi successi.
Lincoln Electric è un leader globale nelle soluzioni di saldatura ad arco, nei sistemi di unione automatizzati, di assemblaggio e di taglio, con 71 sedi di produzione e integrazione di sistemi di automazione in 20 paesi, servendo clienti in oltre 160 paesi.
Lincoln Electric Holdings (Nasdaq: LECO) anunció que Michele Kuhrt, Vicepresidenta Ejecutiva y Directora de Transformación, se retirará a partir del 31 de agosto de 2025. Durante su carrera de casi 30 años en Lincoln Electric desde 1997, Kuhrt ocupó varios puestos de liderazgo ejecutivo, incluidos Directora de Información y Directora de Recursos Humanos.
En su papel actual como Directora de Transformación desde 2024, Kuhrt se ha centrado en avanzar en la estandarización de procesos y la alineación organizativa en toda la empresa. Steven B. Hedlund, Presidente y CEO, reconoció su liderazgo y dedicación, expresando confianza en construir sobre sus logros.
Lincoln Electric es un líder global en soluciones de soldadura por arco, sistemas de unión automatizados, ensamblaje y corte, con 71 ubicaciones de fabricación e integración de sistemas de automatización en 20 países, atendiendo a clientes en más de 160 países.
링컨 일렉트릭 홀딩스 (Nasdaq: LECO)는 미셸 쿠르트 최고 변혁 책임자이자 부사장이 2025년 8월 31일부로 은퇴한다고 발표했습니다. 1997년부터 링컨 일렉트릭에서 거의 30년 동안 근무한 쿠르트는 최고 정보 책임자 및 최고 인사 책임자 등 여러 임원직을 역임했습니다.
2024년부터 최고 변혁 책임자로서 현재의 역할을 수행하는 쿠르트는 회사 전반에 걸쳐 프로세스 표준화 및 조직 정렬을 추진하는 데 집중해왔습니다. 스티븐 B. 헤들런드 의장, 사장 겸 CEO는 그녀의 리더십과 헌신을 인정하며 그녀의 성과를 바탕으로 더 나아갈 것이라는 자신감을 표명했습니다.
링컨 일렉트릭은 아크 용접 솔루션, 자동화된 결합, 조립 및 절단 시스템의 글로벌 리더로, 20개국에 71개의 제조 및 자동화 시스템 통합 위치를 두고 있으며, 160개국 이상에 고객을 서비스하고 있습니다.
Lincoln Electric Holdings (Nasdaq: LECO) a annoncé que Michele Kuhrt, Vice-Présidente Exécutive et Directrice de la Transformation, prendra sa retraite à compter du 31 août 2025. Au cours de sa carrière de près de 30 ans chez Lincoln Electric depuis 1997, Kuhrt a occupé plusieurs postes de direction, notamment celui de Directrice de l'Information et de Directrice des Ressources Humaines.
Dans son rôle actuel de Directrice de la Transformation depuis 2024, Kuhrt s'est concentrée sur l'avancement de la standardisation des processus et de l'alignement organisationnel au sein de l'entreprise. Steven B. Hedlund, Président et CEO, a reconnu son leadership et son dévouement, exprimant sa confiance dans la poursuite de ses réalisations.
Lincoln Electric est un leader mondial dans les solutions de soudage à l'arc, les systèmes de jonction automatisés, d'assemblage et de découpe, avec 71 sites de fabrication et d'intégration de systèmes d'automatisation dans 20 pays, servant des clients dans plus de 160 pays.
Lincoln Electric Holdings (Nasdaq: LECO) gab bekannt, dass Michele Kuhrt, Executive Vice President und Chief Transformation Officer, zum 31. August 2025 in den Ruhestand treten wird. Während ihrer fast 30-jährigen Karriere bei Lincoln Electric seit 1997 hatte Kuhrt mehrere Führungspositionen inne, darunter Chief Information Officer und Chief Human Resources Officer.
In ihrer aktuellen Rolle als Chief Transformation Officer seit 2024 hat sich Kuhrt darauf konzentriert, die Prozessstandardisierung und die organisatorische Ausrichtung im gesamten Unternehmen voranzutreiben. Steven B. Hedlund, Vorsitzender und CEO, würdigte ihre Führung und Hingabe und äußerte Vertrauen, auf ihren Erfolgen aufzubauen.
Lincoln Electric ist ein globaler Marktführer in Lösungen für Lichtbogenschweißen, automatisierte Verbindungs-, Montage- und Schneidsysteme mit 71 Standorten für Fertigung und Automatisierungssystemintegration in 20 Ländern, die Kunden in über 160 Ländern bedienen.
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Michele Kuhrt, EVP & CTO, Lincoln Electric (Photo: Business Wire)
Ms. Kuhrt joined Lincoln Electric in 1997 and over her nearly 30-year career at Lincoln Electric, has held numerous executive leadership positions, including Chief Information Officer and Chief Human Resources Officer. Since 2024, she has held the position as Executive Vice President, Chief Transformation Officer where she has partnered with business units to advance process standardization and organizational alignment across the Company.
“On behalf of the entire organization, we thank Michele for her leadership and her unwavering dedication to the Company,” said Steven B. Hedlund, Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer. “She has had an exceptional career, and we will continue to build upon her many achievements in the years ahead.” Hedlund continued, “We wish Michele our best in her retirement.”
“It’s been an honor to lead so many great teams at Lincoln Electric and support the Company’s mission of helping customers build a better world,” said Ms. Kuhrt. “I am proud of all that we have accomplished together, and I am confident in the team’s future success.”
About Lincoln Electric
Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers’ fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in
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