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Lorenzo Simonelli

Chairman, President, and CEO at Baker Hughes
Board
Since July 2017
Age
51 years
Education
Graduated with a Business & Economics degree from Cardiff University in South Wales.
Tenure
Joined Baker Hughes in July 2017 as President and CEO, later assuming the role of Chairman in October 2017.

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About

Lorenzo Simonelli has established himself as a seasoned leader in the energy and industrial sectors, beginning his career with critical finance and leadership roles that laid the foundation for a transformative approach to corporate management.

Before his tenure at Baker Hughes, he held significant executive positions, including leading GE Transportation and spearheading GE Oil & Gas as both Senior Vice President and CEO. These roles enabled him to hone his skills in operational excellence and strategic decision-making.

At Baker Hughes, his comprehensive leadership role as Chairman, President, and CEO marks a period of strategic innovation and robust governance. His active participation in board-level responsibilities across other major global companies further underscores his commitment to driving sustainable business practices and operational growth.

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Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
General Electric (GE) Senior Vice President, GE and President & CEO, GE Oil & Gas October 2013 - July 2017 Served as both Senior Vice President and CEO of GE Oil & Gas.
General Electric (GE) President & CEO, GE Transportation July 2008 - October 2013 Headed GE Transportation as its President & CEO.
General Electric (GE) Various Finance and Leadership Roles 1994 - 2008 Held multiple positions of increasing responsibility in finance and leadership at GE.

External Roles

OrganizationRoleDate Range
Iveco Group N.V. Board Member N/A

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2023
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Base Salary$1,620,000 AnnualFixed annual salary.
Life Insurance & AD&D Coverage$3,240,000 Annual Effective CoverageCoverage equals 2× base salary.
Long-Term Disability Program$972,000 annually Annually (if qualifying disability)Provides 60% income replacement benefit.
Universal Life Insurance - Executive Life Policy$3,374,616 Per policy termsCoverage initiated at $3M, increasing by 4% per annum (since 2020).
Universal Life Insurance - Leadership Life Policy$5,475,600 Per policy termsCoverage equals 2× (base salary + most recent bonus).

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2023

Short-Term Incentive Plan Bonus

MetricThresholdTargetMaximumWeightingActualPayout Percentage
Revenue$23.5B $24.6B $26.5B 10%$25.5B 150%
Adjusted EBITDA$3.4B $3.65B $3.95B 25%$3.76B 140%
Free Cash Flow (FCF)$1.25B $1.5B $1.8B 35%$2.05B 200% (capped)

Weighted Financial Metrics Payout: 120%

ComponentWeightingAchievement
Strategic Blueprint Priorities30%20%

Overall Bonus Payout: 140% of target

Bonus Amounts:

  • Target Bonus: $2,754,000
  • Actual Bonus: $3,855,600

Performance Share Units (PSUs)

DetailValue
Performance MetricsFCF Conversion, ROIC, TSR
Payout StructureThreshold/Target/Maximum (Max = 225% of target)
Grant DateJanuary 24, 2023
Grant Date Fair Value$7,483,559
Number of Units228,855 PSUs
Vesting ScheduleCliff vest after 3 years if performance criteria met

Final Cash-Based Transformation Incentive Award

DetailValue
Adjusted EBITDA% Improvement3.4%; Payout Multiple: 86%; Weighted: 30.1%
Adjusted EBITDA% Cumulative Average14%; Payout Multiple: 63.83%; Weighted: 22.34%
Total Weighted Payout (Financial Component)52.44%
Strategic Component Achievement30%
Overall Payout82.44%
Target Award$3,000,000
Actual Award$2,473,247
VestingVested on December 31, 2023

Accelerated Vesting of RSUs/PSUs in Certain Scenarios

DetailValue
RSU Grant DateJanuary 24, 2023
RSU Grant Date Fair Value$4,599,986 for 152,570 RSUs
RSU Vesting SchedulePro rata vesting over 3 years
PSU VestingCliff vesting after 3 years (subject to performance conditions)
Accelerated Vesting ConditionsChange in control and involuntary termination trigger immediate vesting
NoteSpecific performance thresholds for accelerated vesting not detailed