Thermadyne Industries Inc. (www.thermadyne.com) has named Terry A. Moody its executive vice president of global operations.

Moody formerly was employed by Videocon Industries, a privately held manufacturer of digital products where he was chief operating officer and senior vice president for the company’s European operations. He had responsibilities for sales, marketing, new business development, manufacturing and distribution for more than $500 million in revenues in Europe, North and South America.

“Terry has extensive experience in all facets of operations and executive management. He has a history of achieving results in a low-margin, highly competitive industry where efficiency and cost effectiveness are critical to success. I am confident Terry’s experience will contribute to the growing success of Thermadyne. We are very pleased to welcome him to the company and our executive leadership team,” Paul D. Melnuk, chairman and chief executive officer of Thermadyne, said.

Moody has a bachelor of science degree in automated manufacturing technology, and an associates degree in electronics engineering from ITT Technical Institute College.

Thermadyne, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, manufactures and markets cutting and welding products and accessories under a variety of registered brand names including Victor, Tweco/Arcair, Thermal Dynamics, Thermal Arc, Stoody, TurboTorch, Firepower and Cigweld.