Antonio Leon is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in automation and market development, currently serving as Vice President and General Manager of Global Automation at ESAB since March 2014. Previously, Antonio held several key leadership roles at Victor Technologies International, Inc. from November 1995 to March 2014, including Vice President of Global Cutting, where strategies were developed to enhance growth in the cutting division, particularly in emerging markets. Antonio's career began with regional management positions, including responsibilities for sales in Mexico and the Caribbean. Antonio holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México.