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Kevin P. Clark

Chairman of the Board and CEO at Aptiv
Board
Since April 2022
Age
62 years
Education
Holds a bachelor's degree in financial administration and a master's degree in finance from Michigan State University.
Tenure
Joined Aptiv in July 2010 as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, advanced to Chief Operating Officer in October 2014, then became President and CEO in March 2015, and assumed the role of Chairman of the Board and CEO in April 2022.

Also at Aptiv

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Allan J. Brazier
Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
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Benjamin Lyon
Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
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Javed Khan
President, Software and Advanced Safety

About

Kevin P. Clark is a seasoned executive with a strong foundation in finance and leadership, having built his career with a series of strategic roles that highlight his expertise in financial administration and operational excellence.

Beginning his career at Chrysler Corporation and later serving as CFO at Fisher-Scientific International Inc., he established a track record of financial leadership and corporate development. His early experiences laid the groundwork for his notable contributions as a founding partner at Liberty Lane Partners, LLC, where he focused on enhancing the performance of middle-market companies.

At Aptiv, his journey has been marked by a series of progressive roles. After joining the company as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in July 2010, he advanced rapidly—first as Chief Operating Officer, then as President and CEO in March 2015, and most recently as Chairman of the Board and CEO in April 2022. Under his leadership, the company has focused on driving innovations in areas such as autonomous driving, connectivity, and electrification, positioning Aptiv as a leader in advanced automotive technology.

$APTV Performance Under Kevin P. Clark

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Aptiv PLCPresident and CEOMarch 2015Became a Board member at that time
Aptiv PLCChief Operating Officer (COO)October 2014 - March 2015Responsible for business divisions and global supply chain
Aptiv PLCChief Financial Officer (CFO) and Executive Vice PresidentFrom February 2013N/A
Aptiv PLCVice President and CFOFrom July 2010Oversaw financial activities including strategic planning, corporate development, FP&A, treasury, accounting, and tax
Liberty Lane Partners, LLCFounding Partner2007 - 2010Focused on building and improving middle-market companies
Fisher-Scientific International Inc.Chief Financial Officer (CFO)2001 - 2006Also served as Corporate Controller and Treasurer prior to becoming CFO
Chrysler CorporationFinancial OrganizationN/AEarly career position in the financial organization

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2023
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Base Salary$1,462,272 AnnualFixed annual base salary
All Other Compensation$311,861 AnnualComprises Aptiv Contributions of $273,876 (includes 4% contribution of base salary plus matching up to 7%), Life Insurance of $185, and Other expenses of $37,800 for tax preparation

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2023

Annual Incentive Plan (Non-Equity)

Metric ComponentWeightThresholdTargetMaximumActual Result/AdjustmentAward Amount
Corporate Financial Performance75% 40% payout 100% payout 200% payout Calculated at 126% of target Part of calculated award
Strategic Goals25% -100% (80% achieved) -Achieved 80% of target Part of calculated award
Weighted Overall Payout--115% of target -Reduced via negative discretion to 100% $2,193,408 (actual payment)

Long-Term Incentive Plan (Equity – Performance-Based RSUs)

ComponentDetailValue/Detail
Performance MetricsEqually weighted metricsAverage RONA, Cumulative Net Income, Relative TSR each at 33.3%
Payout RangePayout multiplier0% to 200% of target
Evaluation PeriodPerformance periodJanuary 1, 2023 – December 31, 2025
Vesting ScheduleVesting timingVests on December 31, 2025; settled in early 2026
Grant DateAward grant dateFebruary 28, 2023
Grant Date Fair ValueTarget value for performance-based RSUs$7,800,000
Grant Date Stock PriceValuation basisFor RSUs: $116.28 for RONA/NI components; $170.34 for TSR component
ConditionsForfeiture and performance criteriaMust meet performance thresholds; RSUs subject to forfeiture if conditions are not met

*The Annual Incentive Plan yielded an actual payment of $2,193,408 after adjusting the calculated payout from 115% to 100% via negative discretion. The Long-Term Incentive Plan awards are designed to align executive rewards with strategic performance over a three-year period. *