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Bradley T. Wiemann

Interim President and Chief Executive Officer at DAKTRONICS INC /SD/
Since March 5, 2025
Age
61 years
Education
Holds a Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Iowa and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from South Dakota State University.
Tenure
Joined DAKT in 1993 as a lead design engineer and advanced through roles as Manager of Engineering, Vice President, and Executive Vice President before being named Interim President and Chief Executive Officer on March 5, 2025.

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About

Bradley T. Wiemann is a seasoned executive with over three decades of professional experience, currently serving as the Interim President and Chief Executive Officer of DAKT. He has built a diverse career that began with his work at Rockwell International Corporation focusing on flight control systems, and later transitioning to DAKT in 1993 as a lead design engineer.

His career at the company has been marked by significant milestones and promotions. He advanced from managing engineering groups to overseeing critical divisions in sales and service, and eventually took on executive roles such as Vice President and Executive Vice President. This progression reflects his deep operational knowledge and leadership capabilities.

In addition to his extensive professional career, Bradley T. Wiemann has cultivated a robust educational background, earning advanced degrees that have supported his technical and managerial accomplishments. His recent appointment as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer on March 5, 2025, marks a new chapter in his long-standing commitment to the company’s growth and innovation.

$DAKT Performance Under Bradley T. Wiemann

Past Roles

Organization (inferred)RoleDate RangeDetails
Daktronics (DAKT) Executive Vice President 2012 – (became Interim President & CEO thereafter) Oversaw Out of Home, On Premise, and High Schools & Parks and Recreation business units; expanded to include High School Park and Recreation sales and service in 2013
Daktronics (DAKT) Vice President, Commercial and Transportation 2004 – (promoted subsequently) Managed sales and service for commercial and transportation segments
Daktronics (DAKT) Manager of Engineering Groups 1994 – (promoted subsequently) Managed engineering groups focused on commercial and transportation product design
Daktronics (DAKT) Lead Design Engineer 1993 – (joined company; later promoted) Joined Daktronics after previous work at Rockwell International Corporation
Rockwell International Corporation Flight Control Systems Professional Pre-1993 (exact dates not provided) Involved in flight control systems prior to joining Daktronics

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2024
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Salary$306,515 Fiscal 2024Fixed base salary
All Other Compensation$9,114 Fiscal 2024Matching contributions under the 401(k) Plan

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2024

Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation

Metric [Unit]ValueDetails
Threshold Payout [
($)]$42,304 Minimum payout based on achieving operating margin targets
Target Payout [($)]$169,217 Expected payout under target performance
Maximum Payout [($)]$203,060 Cap on payout based on performance
Performance MetricOperating Margin Targets Incentive tied to achievement of specific operating margin criteria
Vesting ScheduleN/A Cash incentive; no vesting applies
Evaluation PeriodFiscal 2024 Performance measured during fiscal 2024