CLEVELAND, OH, May 21, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Phillip Wittke, Director of Marketing at The Lincoln Electric Company, has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for demonstrating dedication, leadership and excellence in general and marketing management.

As the Director of Marketing for The Lincoln Electric Company, Phillip Wittke is responsible for overseeing all core marketing functions in the company's US business unit, including industry segment management, sports marketing, advertising, PR, product management, marketing communications, and web development. Prior to this position he was Managing Director Greater China, based in China.

He has been honored with a number of awards from the welding industry, including the Australian Metal Trades Person of the Year (WTIA), and he has published several papers on welding and related subjects.

Mr. Wittke received his Masters of Business Administration from Henley Management College, Brunel University, London, England and is certified in business management, marketing, photography, welding and steel fabrication. He is a Member of the American Welding Society (including several committees), The Welding Institute of Australia (served on several Committees), the Professional Photographers of America, the Australian Institute of Company Directors, the International Freelance Photographers Organization, and the Alumni Association of Henley Management College. He is also an alumni of Rotary International's Group Study Exchange (GSE) Program. He has also been honored with a Rotary Youth Leadership Award.

For more information about Phillip Wittke, visit http://www.linkedin.com/in/phillipwittke.

The Lincoln Electric Company is the World's largest manufacturer of Welding & Cutting products.

About Cambridge Who's Who
With over 400,000 members representing every major industry, Cambridge Who's Who is a powerful networking resource that enables professionals to outshine their competition, in part through effective branding and marketing. Cambridge Who's Who employs similar public relations techniques to those utilized by Fortune 500 companies and makes them cost-effective for members who seek to take advantage of its career enhancement and business advancement services. Cambridge is pleased to welcome its new Executive Director of Global Branding and Networking, Donald Trump Jr., who is eager to share his extensive experience in this arena with members.

Cambridge Who's Who membership provides individuals with a valuable third party endorsement of their accomplishments and gives them the tools needed to brand themselves and their businesses effectively. In addition to publishing biographies in print and electronic form, it offers an online networking platform where members can establish new professional relationships.

Headquartered in Long Island's premier office building, RXR Plaza, the Cambridge Who's Who staff spans more than 10 departments and comprises a team of nearly 200 highly skilled and dedicated employees. Together they work to provide members with the recognition and exposure needed to further their careers, expand their businesses and network effectively in an economy where referrals are more important than ever.

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