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Emeka Anyanwu

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Chief Executive Officer at Lincoln Electric System
📍 Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

Emeka Anyanwu is the Chief Executive Officer of Lincoln Electric System, an experienced executive with a career focused on the energy industry. He specializes in long-term strategy, emerging technology solutions for electric utilities, and organizational development. He earned his B. S. from Iowa State University and an MBA from Rockhurst University.

He has a strong background in community service, having served as both President and Secretary on the Board of Directors for Genesis School, a nationally recognized community school dedicated to supporting inner-city youth in Kansas City, Missouri.

He believes strongly in seeing the energy industry through the eyes of outside stakeholders to better navigate future opportunities and challenges.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
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Priorities

Topics Emeka cares about

Energy Transition
His career focuses on navigating the shift to new energy resources, including electrification strategy, grid modernization, and ensuring future readiness for utilities.
Utility Leadership
As a CEO and former officer, he is focused on leadership development and advancing organizational culture to build strong teams for the future.
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Career

Work history

1-2024
Chief Executive Officer
Lincoln Electric System
4-2019 - 1-2024
Energy Innovation and Resources Officer
Seattle City Light
3-2018 - 4-2019
Engineering & Technology Innovation Officer
Seattle City Light
7-2017 - 3-2018
Director, Engineering Support
KCP&L: Kansas City Power & Light
9-2016 - 4-2018
Secretary, Board of Directors
Genesis School
In the press

Media appearances

Emeka Anyanwu with Lincoln Electric System. Featured in LCOC Podcast
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Emeka Anyanwu, LES' CEO, expresses gratitude to customers, LES employees and mutual .... Featured in Facebook (Lincoln Electric System)
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Education
2004 - 2007
MBA
Rockhurst University
1997 - 2002
B.S
Iowa State University
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