About
Mr. Mapes served as executive chairman of Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. from January 2024 until his retirement on December 31, 2024, after serving as chairman, president and chief executive officer from 2013 to 2023. From 2004 to 2011 he was executive vice president of A. O. Smith Corporation and president of A. O. Smith Electrical Products Company until that division's divestiture in 2011. He also serves as a director of The Timken Company, Nordson Corporation and RPM International Inc.
Roles
A. O. Smith Corporation
Retired Executive Chairman, Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. · Current role
2023–present
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.
Executive Chairman
Jan 2024 – Dec 2024
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
2013–2023
A. O. Smith Corporation
Executive Vice President; President, A. O. Smith Electrical Products Company · Until the division's divestiture in 2011
2004–2011
External Roles
The Timken Company
Director
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Nordson Corporation
Director
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RPM International Inc.
Director
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Director Compensation
FY 2025
Fees earned or paid in cash
$103,500
Also at A. O. Smith Corporation