CHRISTOPHER L. MAPES

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Software Technology Evidence

1 mention(s) identify CHRISTOPHER L. MAPES as having software/technology expertise.

Company	Filing Date	Evidence	Reason
SMITH A O CORP	2025-02-27	His broad experience includes cybersecurity.	Has experience in cybersecurity and extensive management experience in manufacturing, indicating familiarity with technical processes.

LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS INC

Filing Date	Source Excerpt
2013-03-22	Christopher L. Mapes Age: 51 Term Expires/Service: 2014; Director since 2010. Mr. Mapes is President and Chief Executive Officer of Lincoln, a position he has held since December 31, 2012. Mr. Mapes is an employee Director and does not receive compensation for his services as a Director.
2014-03-21	Christopher L. Mapes, Age 52 Term Expires/Service: 2014 6 Director since 2010. Recent Business Experience: Mr. Mapes is Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lincoln. Mr. Mapes has served as President and Chief Executive since December 31, 2012. On December 21, 2013, Mr. Mapes was appointed as Chairman of the Board in addition to his other responsibilities.
2015-03-18	Mr. Mapes is Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lincoln. He is an employee Director and did not receive compensation for his service as a Director in 2014.
2016-03-21	Mr. Mapes is Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lincoln Electric... Mr. Mapes salary and bonus accounted for 51.0% of his compensation reported in the 2015 Summary Compensation Table.
2017-03-20	Christopher L. Mapes is Chairman, President and CEO. Summary Compensation Table shows total compensation of $6,696,609 for 2016.
2018-03-20	Christopher L. Mapes Chairman, President and CEO of Lincoln Electric...Mr. Mapes was appointed as Chairman of the Board in addition to his other responsibilities.
2019-03-22	Christopher L. Mapes Chairman, President and CEO, Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., Age 57, Director Since 2010. No committee memberships listed. No director compensation as he is an employee.
2020-03-20	Mr. Mapes is the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lincoln Electric. Mr. Mapes has served as President and Chief Executive Officer since December 2012. In December 2013, Mr. Mapes was appointed as Chairman of the Board in addition to his other responsibilities. From September 2011 to December 2012, Mr. Mapes served as the Chief Operating Officer of Lincoln Electric. From 2004 to August 2011, Mr. Mapes served as an Executive Vice President of A.O. Smith Corporation, a global manufacturer with a water heating and water treatment technologies business, which has residential, commercial, industrial and consumer applications, and the President of its former Electrical Products unit. Mr. Mapes started his career with General Motors and has held roles in industrial manufacturing for over 35 years.
2021-03-19	CHRISTOPHER L. MAPES Director since 2010 Chairman since 2013 COMMITTEES: None AGE: 59 2020 DIRECTOR COMPENSATION TABLE Christopher L. Mapes Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($): 0 Stock Awards ($): 0 Total ($): 0 Note: Employee of Lincoln Electric, does not receive additional compensation for serving as Director.
2022-03-18	Christopher L. Mapes (Chairman) President and CEO, Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. AGE: 60 OTHER PUBLIC COMPANY DIRECTORSHIPS: The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR) since 2014
2023-03-17	Christopher L. Mapes (Chairman) - Director since 2010, Chairman since 2013, Committees: None, Age: 61, Other Public Company Directorships: The Timken Company since 2014
2024-03-18	Christopher L. Mapes Executive Chair Age: 62 Committees: None 2023 Director Compensation Table: No compensation listed for 2023 as he was Executive Chair since January 2024.

NORDSON CORP

Filing Date	Source Excerpt
2024-01-19	Nominee for Terms Expiring in 2026: CHRISTOPHER L. MAPES, Director Since: 2024, Age: 62, Committees: Audit
2025-01-17	Mr. Mapes’ experience spans more than 35 years of industrial manufacturing in large, global, publicly-traded companies.

SMITH A O CORP

Filing Date	Source Excerpt
2023-03-02	Christopher L. Mapes Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. Age: 61 Director Nominee Committees: Audit (starting after the Annual Meeting) Director Compensation: Management director, no compensation listed
2024-02-29	Mr. Mapes has been with Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., a global manufacturer of welding, cutting and joining products, since 2011. Most recently, he assumed the role of executive chairman in January 2024. Previously, Mr. Mapes served as president and chief executive officer from 2012 to December 2023, after serving as chief operating officer beginning in 2011. From 2004 to 2011, Mr. Mapes served as executive vice president of A. O. Smith Corporation and president of A. O. Smith Electrical Products Company until the divestiture of this division in 2011. Mr. Mapes serves as a director of Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. and a director of The Timken Company, where he is on its Audit and Nominating and Governance Committees.
2025-02-27	His broad experience includes cybersecurity.

TIMKEN CO

Filing Date	Source Excerpt
2014-03-27	Mr. Mapes understands the challenges of global growth and the complexity of managing international operations.
2015-03-27	Mr. Mapes is Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., a global manufacturer of welding, cutting and joining products.
2016-03-22	Mr. Mapes is Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., a global manufacturer of welding, cutting and joining products.
2017-03-17	Mr. Mapes is Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.
2018-03-19	Mr. Mapes is Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.
2019-03-22	Mr. Mapes is Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.
2020-03-17	Mr. Mapes is Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., a global manufacturer of welding, cutting and joining products.
2021-03-17	Mr. Mapes is Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.
2022-03-18	Mr. Mapes is Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.
2023-03-20	Mr. Mapes is Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.
2025-03-17	Mr. Mapes retired from his position as Executive Chairman of the Board of Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.

Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2025-07-01