Michael J. Whitehead
President and Chief Executive Officer, MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORP · United States
Michael J. Whitehead is the CEO of MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORP (MATW). Whitehead is based in the United States.
Industrial technology executive appointed President and CEO of Matthews International in August 2026. Previously served as Executive Vice President and President of Americas Welding at Lincoln Electric Holdings, where he led a $2.5 billion business unit and earlier served as President of Global Automation, Cutting & Additive Solutions. Holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Ohio State University and a Juris Doctor from University of New Hampshire School of Law.
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AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Michael J. Whitehead's appointment as president and chief executive officer of Matthews International Corporation. Multiple sources reported on the executive leadership announcement in August 2026.
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- Who is Michael J. Whitehead?
- Michael J. Whitehead is the President and Chief Executive Officer of MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORP, based in United States.
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- Michael J. Whitehead is CEO of MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORP.