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Michael Whitehead
Chief Executive Officer at
MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
Net worth: 3 M $ as of 31/08/2026
Profile
Michael J.
Whitehead is President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Matthews International Corp.
since 2026.
Formerly, Mr. Whitehead was EVP-President & Americas Welding at Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. from 2016 to 2026.
Prior to that, Mr. Whitehead was President at Lincoln Electric Company of Canada LP from 2015 to 2016.
Mr. Whitehead completed undergraduate studies at The Ohio State University in 1997 and graduate studies at the University of New Hampshire School of Law.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/06/2026 | 9,319 ( 0.02% ) | 3 M $ | 31/08/2026 |
Michael Whitehead active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | Chief Executive Officer | 11/08/2026 |
Former positions of Michael Whitehead
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS, INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 28/08/2026 |
Lincoln Electric Company of Canada LP
 Lincoln Electric Company of Canada LP Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures and supplies welding, cutting and brazing products | President | 01/01/2016 |
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| Private companies | 5 |
|---|---|
Matthews International Corp.
 Matthews International Corp. Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Manufactures and markets memorial products, casket components & coding equipment and provides packaging and brand experience solutions | Producer Manufacturing |
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.
 Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures welding, cutting and brazing products | Producer Manufacturing |
The Ohio State University
 The Ohio State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Lincoln Electric Company of Canada LP
Lincoln Electric Company of Canada LP Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures and supplies welding, cutting and brazing products | Producer Manufacturing |
University of New Hampshire School of Law
 University of New Hampshire School of Law Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
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