Linde Names CEO Sanjiv Lamba as Chairman, Succeeds Retiring Steve Angel; Appoints Sean Durbin as COO

Group 1 - Linde has appointed Sanjiv Lamba as both CEO and Chairman of the Board, effective January 31, 2026, succeeding Steve Angel who will retire on the same date [1][2][3] - The Board believes that having a combined leadership structure with Lamba in both roles is the most effective model for the company at this time [2] - Steve Angel has served Linde and its predecessor for 25 years, including roles as Chairman since 2022 and CEO from 2018 to 2022 [2] Group 2 - Sean Durbin has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer, effective October 1, 2023, after serving as Executive Vice President of Linde North America [3] - Linde operates as an industrial gas company across multiple countries including the US, China, Germany, the UK, Australia, Mexico, and Brazil [4]