Artemis Shielding looking for new CEO

Buddy Lockwood has stepped down; Chris Linder acting as interim CEO

Buddy Lockwood has stepped down from the role of chief executive officer of Artemis Shielding.

Artemis Shielding, a veteran-founded and operated radiation shielding company headquartered in Fort Payne, announced that its CEO Buddy Lockwood has stepped down. The decision was made to align the operations of the organization better with its long-term strategy.

While the company searches for a new CEO to lead it into its next phase of operations, Chris Linder, chief operating officer, will provide leadership and oversight.

Artemis Shielding began developing effective, non-hazardous radiation shielding products in 2016 to provide alternative solutions for the replacement of toxic lead shielding across multiple industries. It continues to pursue new and innovative processes and technology to better serve the shielding industry while continuing to protect people and the world from radiation and lead, according to the company’s release.

For more information on Artemis Shielding, listen to our podcast with Buddy Lockwood from 2022.

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