John Bigham

John Bigham is an experienced leader in the industrial gas sector, currently serving as President of Global Helium and General Manager of U.S. Operations at AirLife Gases since December 2023, where responsibility includes overall P&L management and driving aggressive growth strategies. Prior to this role, John held several key positions at MATHESON, including Vice President of Safety Products, where a new division for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was launched, and Vice President of Global Helium, overseeing sourcing and logistics during fluctuating market conditions. John also has a background at The Linde Group as Productivity & Data Manager, overseeing significant annual spending, and at BOC/Linde, where leadership spanned productivity improvement projects globally. Educational credentials include an MBA in Business Management from Columbia Business School and a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Penn State University.