Lincoln Electric Appoints Susan C. Edwards as Chief Human Resources Officer


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.