Robert Amodei
Senior Vice President, Controller and Principal Accounting Officer (effective January 1, 2026) at 
AMETEK INC/
AMETEK INC/Executive
About Robert Amodei
Robert J. Amodei, 58, was appointed Senior Vice President, Controller and Principal Accounting Officer of AMETEK effective January 1, 2026, and will be an executive officer in this role; he joined AMETEK 36 years ago through its Financial Management Program and has advanced through multiple finance leadership positions . He holds a B.S. in Finance from St. Joseph’s University, is a CPA and CGMA, and is a member of the American and Pennsylvania Institutes of Certified Public Accountants . Contextually, AMETEK reported record operating income, margins, operating cash flow and free cash flow in 2024, and its 2022–2024 total shareholder return was +29.3% (57.5th percentile vs. S&P 500 Industrials), with a three‑year average ROTC of 101% under long‑term incentive measurement, underscoring strong corporate performance during his senior finance tenure .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Years | Strategic impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMETEK | Senior Vice President, Controller & Principal Accounting Officer (elected) | Effective Jan 1, 2026 | Successor to long‑tenured PAO; continuity and control over financial reporting |
| AMETEK | Vice President, Assistant Controller | Apr 2025 – Dec 2025 | Prepared transition to PAO; oversight of corporate controllership processes |
| AMETEK | Vice President, Group Controller, Electromechanical Group | Jul 2023 – Apr 2025 | Group‑level financial leadership and operating performance oversight |
| AMETEK | Vice President – Operational Finance and Accounting | Oct 2021 – Jul 2023 | Enterprise operational finance standardization and accounting governance |
| AMETEK | Vice President, Audit Services | Jul 2014 – Oct 2021 | Led internal audit; control environment and risk oversight strengthening |
| AMETEK | Director of Operational Accounting; Division VP & Controller | Not disclosed | Prior divisional finance leadership roles building breadth across businesses |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Years | Strategic impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) | Member | Not disclosed | Professional credentialing, standards adherence |
| Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) | Member | Not disclosed | Professional credentialing, state practice standards |
Equity Ownership & Alignment
- Anti‑hedging and anti‑pledging: Officers and directors are prohibited from hedging or pledging AMETEK stock; no current pledges by officers or directors are reported .
- Clawback: AMETEK adopted an NYSE Rule 303A.14‑compliant recoupment policy (Nov 2, 2023) requiring recovery of incentive‑based compensation after any accounting restatement due to material noncompliance, regardless of fault, for the three years preceding the restatement .
- Stock ownership guidelines: Robust guidelines apply to executive officers (multiples vary by role); unvested time‑based RSUs count toward compliance, but PRSUs and unexercised options do not .
- Equity award design (for executives generally): PRSUs measured 50% on ROTC and 50% on relative TSR versus S&P 500 Industrials over a three‑year period; NQSOs and RSAs vest ratably over three years, with options having a ten‑year term .
Employment Terms
- Appointment and status: Elected Senior Vice President, Controller and Principal Accounting Officer effective January 1, 2026; will serve as an executive officer .
- Selection process: No arrangement or understanding with any person pursuant to which he was selected; no family relationships with AMETEK directors or officers; not party to any related transactions involving the company as of appointment disclosure .
- Contract economics: Specific base salary, bonus targets, equity grants, severance, and change‑of‑control provisions for Mr. Amodei were not disclosed in the November 2025 8‑K or press release .
Investment Implications
- Continuity signal: Elevation of a 36‑year AMETEK finance leader to PAO supports stability of financial reporting and control environment; transition coincides with retirement of the long‑tenured PAO after 42 years, reducing execution risk in the finance function .
- Alignment and risk controls: Anti‑hedging/pledging and clawback provisions reduce misalignment and tail risk around financial reporting incentives; stock ownership guidelines further reinforce long‑term alignment .
- Near‑term monitoring: Watch for initial equity grant disclosure (Compensation Committee typically approves awards in Q1), Form 4 filings post‑appointment, and the 2026 DEF 14A for detailed compensation, ownership, and any severance/change‑of‑control terms specific to Mr. Amodei .