Sanjiv Lamba has been appointed Chairman of the Board at Linde, adding to his current role as Chief Executive Officer a milestone that signals a new chapter in the company’s leadership evolution. In this expanded capacity, Lamba will continue to shape Linde’s strategic trajectory while steering board governance and long-term vision.
With over 30 years of experience in the industrial gases and engineering domain, Lamba has held several pivotal roles, including Chief Operating Officer of Linde plc, EVP & CEO Asia Pacific, and Regional Business Unit Head for South & East Asia. His leadership has been central to Linde’s global growth, market dominance, and sustainability-driven innovation.
Lamba’s career also includes serving as Chairman and Managing Director of Linde India Limited, along with key positions at BOC Group Plc and Lipton India Limited. A distinguished alumnus of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, he brings deep expertise in corporate finance, M&A, and strategic operations.
Under his guidance, Linde has expanded its global footprint, enhanced operational excellence, and nurtured a workforce of over 65,000 employees. His dual role as Chairman and CEO reinforces Linde’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions, sustainable value creation, and stakeholder impact across global markets.
