Sensata names Stephan von Schuckmann CEO, effective January 1, 2025
Sensata Technologies announced that Stephan von Schuckmann, formerly a member of the management board at ZF Friedrichshafen AG, will become chief executive officer and a board member on January 1, 2025, replacing interim CEO Martha Sullivan, who will serve as a special advisor for up to six months. The filing sets out a $1,117,000 base salary, a $6,500,000 signing equity award and a $1,000,000 make-whole equity grant, which give shareholders the cost of the leadership change.
Key points
- Stephan von Schuckmann to begin as CEO and join the Board on January 1, 2025
- Base salary of $1,117,000 with a target incentive of 125% and a maximum of 200% of base salary
- Signing equity award with grant date fair value of $6,500,000 and a $1,000,000 replacement equity grant
- CFO Brian Roberts and Chief Administrative Officer Lynne Caljouw each receive $500,000 cash bonuses payable April 30, 2025
The filing
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