Industry & Services >> CEO Interviews >> October 20, 2003
ANTHONY A. MASSARO was named President and Chief Executive Officer of
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., in 1996. In May 1997, Mr. Massaro was
elected Chairman of the Board. His career has been highlighted by
extensive experience in international operations and business
management. As Chairman and CEO of the company, Mr. Massaro oversees all
of Lincoln's domestic and international activities. Prior to joining
Lincoln Electric in 1993, Mr. Massaro served as a Group President of
Westinghouse Electric Corporation, which he joined in 1967. In addition,
Mr. Massaro previously served as Westinghouse's Executive Vice President
responsible for the Industries and Environmental Group and General
Manager of the Industrial Control Divisions. He also held a series of
engineering and management positions in the company's nuclear,
international and automation divisions. Upon joining Lincoln Electric,
Mr. Massaro spent his first years with the company in London, England,
first as President of Lincoln Europe and later as President of Lincoln
International. Prior to becoming the Chief Executive Officer, Mr.
Massaro held the title of President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr.
Massaro holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from the
University of Pittsburgh. He also attended Harvard Business School's
Advanced Management Program. Mr. Massaro serves on the Boards of a
number of business and civic groups, including the Manufacturers
Alliance/MAPI and Cleveland Tomorrow. He is a member of the Board of
Directors of PNC Financial Services, Thomas Industries and Commercial
Metals Company. Profile
Holdings?
Mr. Massaro: Let me give you an overview of Lincoln Electric and our
role in the arc welding industry. Lincoln
