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Steven B. Hedlund is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. Mr. Hedlund has served as Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board since January 2024 and was appointed as Chairman of the Board effective January 1, 2025. Career Highlights: In his over 15-year career with Lincoln Electric, Mr. Hedlund has served in a variety of operational leadership roles, including Chief Operating Officer (May 2022 - December 2023), President, Americas and International Welding (October 2020 - May 2022), President, International Welding (June 2017 - October 2020), President, Global Automation and Vice President, Strategy and Business Development. Prior to Lincoln Electric, Mr. Hedlund held various executive leadership roles at Fortune Brands, Inc. and served as principal with the management consulting firm Booz Allen & Hamilton. Key Qualifications, Experience and Skills: Mr. Hedlund's experience as an executive-level leader of Lincoln Electric brings to the Board knowledge and valuable insight as to the Company's global operations and a thorough understanding of the people, products, markets, and strategic direction. With his diverse experience within the organization, Mr. Hedlund has an extensive understanding of the strategic, operational, and organizational initiatives to accelerate growth, improve margins and enhance returns on investment. Valuable knowledge of key governance matters gained through executive leadership at Lincoln Electric. Other Public Company Directorships: None

Mr. Gabriel Bruno, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer since April 22, 2020; Executive Vice President, Finance from January 1, 2019 to April 22, 2020; Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer from July 1, 2016 to January 1, 2019; Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer and Chief Information Officer from February 18, 2016 to July 1, 2016; Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer and Interim Chief Human Resources Officer from March 7, 2015 to February 18, 2016; Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer from February 19, 2014 to March 7, 2015; Vice President, Chief Information Officer from May 1, 2012 to February 19, 2014; Vice President, Corporate Controller from 2005 to May 1, 2012.

Ms. Jennifer I. Ansberry, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary since April 20, 2017; Vice President, Deputy General Counsel from August 1, 2014 to April 20, 2017; Deputy General Counsel from 2004 to August 1, 2014.

Curtis E. Espeland is the Lead Independent Director of Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., having served as a director since 2012 and as Lead Independent Director since 2018. Career Highlights: Mr. Espeland is the former Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Eastman Chemical Company, an advanced materials and specialty additives manufacturer, a position he held from 2014 until his retirement in 2020. Mr. Espeland joined Eastman Chemical Company in 1996 and, during his tenure, he also served as Vice President, Finance and Chief Accounting Officer (2005 - 2008), and Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (2008 - 2014). Key Qualifications, Experience and Skills: With broad-based finance, accounting, and executive level experience, primarily as the former Chief Financial Officer of a large publicly traded company, Mr. Espeland brings robust experience related to enterprise risk management, including information technology and cybersecurity, capital allocation, internal controls and financial reporting, and corporate strategy and M&A. The Board has determined that Mr. Espeland's extensive accounting and financial experience qualifies him as an audit committee financial expert. Valuable knowledge of key governance matters gained through his various directorships, including as a director of Lincoln Electric. Other Public Company Directorships: Huntsman Corporation since 2022

Patrick P. Goris is an Independent Director of Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., having served as a director since 2018. Career Highlights: Mr. Goris serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial & Strategy Officer of Carrier Global Corporation, the global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions (since February 2026), and prior to that served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (November 2020 - February 2026). Prior to joining Carrier Global Corporation, he served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Rockwell Automation, a global industrial automation and information solutions provider (February 2017 - November 2020). Key Qualifications, Experience and Skills: As the current Chief Financial and Strategy Officer of a publicly traded multinational organization, Mr. Goris has extensive experience in accounting, financial planning and analysis, investor relations, M&A, corporate strategy, and government relations, and his experience with a global industrial automation and information solutions company provides him with broad exposure to digital operations and smart manufacturing solutions using data and analytics, which enhances operational intelligence, productivity and risk management in manufacturing processes. The Board has determined that Mr. Goris' extensive accounting and financial experience qualifies him as an audit committee financial expert. Valuable knowledge of key governance matters gained as a director of Lincoln Electric. Other Public Company Directorships: None

Michael F. Hilton is an Independent Director of Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., having served as a director since 2015. Career Highlights: Mr. Hilton is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of Nordson Corporation, a company that engineers, manufactures and markets differentiated products and systems used for precision dispensing of adhesives, coatings, sealants, biomaterials, polymers, plastics and other materials, fluid management, test inspection, UV curing and plasma surface treatment, a position he held from 2010 until his retirement in 2019. During his tenure at Nordson Corporation, Mr. Hilton also served as a director. Key Qualifications, Experience and Skills: With over 30 years of global manufacturing experience, Mr. Hilton brings to the Board an intimate understanding of management leadership, and provides valuable insights relative to strategy development, product line management, new product technology, talent development, distribution and other sales channels, business processes and global markets expertise. The Board has determined that Mr. Hilton's extensive accounting and financial experience qualifies him as an audit committee financial expert. Valuable knowledge of key governance matters gained through his various directorships, including as a director of Lincoln Electric. Other Public Company Directorships: Ryder Systems, Inc. since 2012; Regal Rexnord Corporation since 2019; Jeld-Wen since August 2023

Kathryn Jo Lincoln is an Independent Director of Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., having served as a director since 1995. Career Highlights: Ms. Lincoln serves as the Board Chair of the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, an independent, global foundation focused on addressing significant policy issues through innovative land use and taxation methods (since 1996). She formerly served as the Chief Investment Officer, stepping down from that role in 2024. In that capacity, Ms. Lincoln managed and directed all aspects of the Institute's endowment, including strategic asset allocation and policy development, contributing to the development of its $800 million asset base. In her role as Chair, she plays a crucial role in strategic direction and planning, with ongoing involvement in the development of education programs, demonstration projects and impact measurement initiatives. Ms. Lincoln also serves on the boards of HonorHealth Network and Claremont Lincoln University, and is the Co-Chair of the International Center for Land Policy Studies and Training in Taiwan, and is a director for The Hope Effect, a non-profit entity. Key Qualifications, Experience and Skills: With extensive leadership experience and a global mindset, Ms. Lincoln brings robust experience related to strategic planning, asset allocation matters and corporate governance, and as a Lincoln family member and long-standing director of the Company, Ms. Lincoln has a keen sense of knowledge about Lincoln Electric, its culture, and its founding principles. Ms. Lincoln's knowledge and experience in sustainability and environmental issues brings valuable insights to the Board, and she demonstrates a lasting commitment to board and corporate governance excellence, being named as a Board Leadership Fellow of the National Association of Corporate Directors and an influential corporate director by WomenInc. Valuable knowledge of key governance matters gained through her various directorships, including as a director of Lincoln Electric. Other Public Company Directorships: None

Ben P. Patel is an Independent Director of Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., having served as a director since 2018. Career Highlights: Dr. Patel served as the Chief Innovation and Science Officer at Smurfit Westrock, a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging (April 2023 - December 2024). Prior to joining Smurfit Westrock, he served as Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer of Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, a global manufacturer of specialized passenger car, light truck, medium truck, motorcycle, and racing tires (November 2019 - July 2021), and as Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of Tenneco, Inc., a manufacturer of automotive emission control and ride control products and systems (2011 - 2019). During his tenure at Tenneco, Inc., he led regional advanced technology development and establishing a global research and development organization. Prior to joining Tenneco, Inc., Dr. Patel held numerous positions with increasing responsibility, including senior scientist, at the General Electric Company during his thirteen-year tenure with the organization. Key Qualifications, Experience and Skills: With over 20 years of experience serving with publicly traded, global products and technology companies, Dr. Patel brings to the Board broad expertise in material science, automation and smart systems, as well as extensive research and development experience and insights on sustainability matters. Dr. Patel has been a leader in global innovation and research initiatives, which lends support to the focus on being an innovation leader in the industry and the advanced manufacturing growth strategy. Valuable knowledge of key governance matters gained as a director of Lincoln Electric. Other Public Company Directorships: None

Brian D. Chambers is an Independent Director of Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., having served as a director since 2022. Career Highlights: Mr. Chambers serves as the Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer of Owens Corning, a global building and construction materials company (since 2020), and as President and Chief Executive Officer (since 2019). During his over twenty-year tenure with Owens Corning, Mr. Chambers has served in various leadership positions including Chief Operating Officer (2018 - 2019), and President of the Roofing Division (2014 - 2018). Mr. Chambers has also held several commercial and operational roles at Saint-Gobain, Honeywell, and BOC Gases. Key Qualifications, Experience and Skills: As a current CEO and Chair of a global, publicly traded company engaged in manufacturing operations, Mr. Chambers provides valuable insights across a range of matters, including risk oversight and management, business strategy development, and brings a global perspective, strategic and innovative mindset, and a focus on sustainability matters. The Board has determined that Mr. Chambers' extensive accounting and financial experience qualifies him as an audit committee financial expert. Valuable knowledge of key governance matters, including sustainability matters, gained through executive leadership of various publicly traded companies and as a director of Owens Corning and Lincoln Electric. Other Public Company Directorships: Owens Corning since 2019

Bonnie J. Fetch is an Independent Director of Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., having served as a director since 2023. Career Highlights: Ms. Fetch serves as Executive Vice President and President-Global Operations for Cummins Inc., a global power technology solutions leader (since March 2025). Prior to this, she served as Vice President and President-Distribution Business Unit (January 2024 - March 2025). Ms. Fetch joined Cummins in 2018 and during her tenure she has served as Vice President, Global Supply Chain and Manufacturing (January 2022 - December 2023), Vice President-Global Distribution SC Services (January 2020 - January 2022), and Executive Director, Global Distribution Business Supply Chain (July 2018 - January 2020). Prior to joining Cummins, Ms. Fetch held numerous leadership roles during her 20 years at Caterpillar, Inc., including Human Resources Director and Chief Learning Officer and several General Manager roles. Key Qualifications, Experience and Skills: As a current senior executive for a publicly traded company engaged in manufacturing operations, Ms. Fetch provides valuable insights relating to advancing operational excellence in global supply chain and operational initiatives in the industrials machinery sectors. Running multibillion-dollar businesses has provided Ms. Fetch with a depth of experience related to strategic planning, logistics and manufacturing operations, business development, engineering, human resources, and advanced technology, including artificial intelligence and machine learning to advance supply chain strategies. Valuable knowledge of key governance matters, including sustainability matters, gained through executive leadership of various publicly traded companies. Other Public Company Directorships: None

Marc A. Howze is an Independent Director of Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., having served as a director since 2023. Career Highlights: Mr. Howze is the former Senior Advisor, Office of the Chairman, at Deere & Company, a global leader in the delivery of agricultural, turf, construction, and forestry equipment, a position he held from 2022 until his retirement in 2024. During his more than two-decade tenure at Deere & Company, Mr. Howze held numerous leadership roles, including Group President, Lifecycle Solutions and Chief Administrative Officer (2020 - 2022) and Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer (2016 - 2020). Mr. Howze also served as Vice President of Global Human Resources and Employee Communication, as well as Associate General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Deere & Company. Prior to joining Deere & Company, Mr. Howze served as an officer in the U.S. Army, attaining the rank of major. Mr. Howze also serves as a member of the board of directors of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company since 2018. Key Qualifications, Experience and Skills: As an accomplished, versatile, and highly collaborative former senior executive of a global, publicly traded company engaged in manufacturing operations, Mr. Howze provides valuable insights across a range of matters, including corporate governance, strategic planning, and risk management. Through leading a variety of globally diverse businesses and cross-functional teams, Mr. Howze provides valuable insights on manufacturing, supply management and logistics, and human resources. Valuable knowledge of key governance matters, gained through executive leadership at Deere & Company and through various directorships. Other Public Company Directorships: Dover Corporation since 2023

Gary Konarska, Vice President, Global Product Strategy.

Albert Castillo, Vice President, Americas Welding, Sales & LATAM Operations.

N. Joy Falotico is an Independent Director of Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., having served as a director since 2025. Career Highlights: Ms. Falotico is the former President of The Lincoln Motor Company, an automobile manufacturer, a position she held from March 2018 to November 2022, and she led the brand's global operations, including product development, marketing, sales, and service. Previously, Ms. Falotico served as Ford Motor Company's Chief Marketing Officer from March 2018 until January 2021. Prior to that, Ms. Falotico served as Chief Executive Officer of Ford Motor Credit Company, the financial services arm of Ford Motor Company (October 2016 - February 2018) and Chief Operating Officer prior to that period. Key Qualifications, Experience and Skills: As a former President of The Lincoln Motor Company, Ms. Falotico has a wealth of experience in leading global operations and brand evolution. Overseeing both domestic and global business units, Ms. Falotico has wide-ranging experience in product development, marketing, sales and service. The Board has determined that Ms. Falotico's extensive accounting and financial experience qualifies her as an audit committee financial expert. Valuable knowledge of key governance matters, including sustainability and strategic initiatives gained through executive leadership. Other Public Company Directorships: Alliant Energy since 2021; Lineage Holdings since 2022

Ms. Susan C Edwards, Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer, since February 19, 2025; Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer, from April 8, 2024 to February 19, 2025. Global Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Sealed Air Corporation (a global manufacturer of packaging solutions) from 2017 until 2022.

Mr. Gregory Doria, Executive Vice President, President, International, since February 18, 2026; Senior Vice President, President, International from May 1, 2025 to February 18, 2026; Senior Vice President, President, Harris Products Group and Asia Pacific Welding from January 1, 2024 to May 1, 2025; Senior Vice President, President, Harris Products Group from October 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023; Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Harris Products Group from April 21, 2021 to September 30, 2021; Vice President, Marketing from July 1, 2019 to April 20, 2021; Director, Global Industry Segments from March 1, 2017 to June 30, 2019; Regional Sales Manager, West Region from October 6, 2014 to February 28, 2017.

Mr. Kevin J. Whaley, Executive Vice President, President, Global Automation, since February 18, 2026; Senior Vice President, President, Global Automation from July 23, 2025 to February 18, 2026; Chief Strategy Officer, JR Automation Group (an industry leader in multi vertical automation solutions), from March 2025 to July 2025; Chief Operating Officer, JR Automation Group, from March 2021 to February 2025; Vice President, ESYS (Detroit) Division, JR Automation, from August 2019 to February 2021.

Ms. Dietrich, Executive Vice President, Chief Digital Information Officer since February 19, 2025; Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer from May 9, 2022 to February 19, 2025. Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, American Greetings Corporation (a global leader in the large and enduring Celebrations marketplace) from March 2018 until April 2022; Vice President of Business Transformation and Executive Director, American Greetings Corporation from January 2011 to March 2018.