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The following section provides information on Linde plc’s senior management, executives, CEO and key decision makers and their roles in the organization. For more insight into Linde plc's management and employees, unlock the full data with our company analytics monitoring tool.

Executives

Sanjiv Lamba

Chief Executive Officer; Chairman Executive Board Since: 2026 Age: 61

Mr. Sanjiv Lamba has been the Chief Executive Officer and Director of the company since March 2022 and Chairman of the company since January 2026. Prior to this, he served as the Chief Operating Officer of the company from 2021 to 2022. Previously, he also served as the Executive Vice President for APAC of Linde. Mr. Lamba also served as a Member of the Executive Board of Linde AG since 2011, responsible for the Asia, Pacific segment of the Gases Division, for Global Gases Businesses Helium & Rare Gases, Electronics as well as Asia Joint Venture Management.

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Matthew J. White

Chief Financial Officer; Executive Vice President Senior Management Since: 2018 Age: 53

Mr. Matthew J. White has been the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of the company since October 2018. Prior to this, he served as the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Praxair Inc (now Linde Inc) from 2014 to 2018. Previously, he also served as the President of Praxair Canada from 2011 to 2014. Mr. White also worked as the Vice President and Treasurer of Linde Inc. Earlier, he was the Vice President and Controller of Linde Inc in 2008. Mr. White also served as the Finance Director for the company's largest business unit, North American Industrial Gases and Vice President of Finance at Fisher Scientific.

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Sean Durbin

Executive Vice President; Chief Operating Officer Senior Management Since: 2025 Age: 55

Mr. Sean Durbin has been the Chief Operating Officer of the company since September 2025. Prior to this, he served as the Executive Vice President, North America of the company since September 2023. Previously, he served as Executive Vice President, EMEA from April 2021 to September 2023, and Senior Vice President, Global Functions of the company.

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Kelcey E. Hoyt

Chief Accounting Officer; Senior Vice President - FP&A and Sustainability Senior Management Since: 2024 Age: 56

Ms. Kelcey E. Hoyt has been the Chief Accounting Officer and Vice President ofAccounting, Financial Planning & Analysis, and Sustainability at the company since 2024. Prior to this, she served a the Chief Accounting Officer of the company from 2018 to 2024. she was the Vice President and Controller of Praxair, Inc (now Linde Inc). Ms. Hoyt also served as the Director of Investor Relations of Linde Inc and Controller for various divisions within Linde Inc's North American Industrial Gas business.

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Guillermo Bichara

Executive Vice President; Chief Legal Officer Senior Management Age: 51

Mr. Guillermo Bichara is the Chief Legal Officer and Executive Vice President of the company. Prior to this, he served as the Vice President and General Counsel of Praxair and Director of Legal Affairs at Praxair Mexico. Mr. Bichara also served various roles at Cemex.

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