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Richard J. Tobin

President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board at DOVER
Board
Since May 2018
Age
61 years
Education
Holds a Bachelor of Arts from Norwich University and an MBA from Drexel University.
Tenure
Joined DOV as a Director in August 2016, became President and CEO in May 2018, and was appointed Chairman on February 10, 2024.

Also at DOVER

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Christopher B. Woenker
Senior Vice President and CFO
GJ
Girish Juneja
Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer
IMC
Ivonne M. Cabrera
Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary

About

Richard J. Tobin is a seasoned executive with extensive leadership experience in multinational industrial companies. He began his professional trajectory by taking on key financial and operational roles before joining DOV, where he quickly climbed the ranks from Director in August 2016 to President and CEO in May 2018.

In his current capacity, he has driven strategic initiatives that have bolstered corporate governance and long-term shareholder value. His appointment as Chairman on February 10, 2024 further underscores the board’s confidence in his vision and ability to execute transformative business strategies.

Beyond his roles at DOV, his professional journey includes pivotal leadership positions at major industrial firms, where he honed his expertise in global capital markets, operations, and financial management. His career is complemented by a solid educational foundation, having earned a Bachelor of Arts and an MBA, which has underpinned his success and commitment to excellence.

$DOV Performance Under Richard J. Tobin

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Dover Corporation Director Aug 2016 - May 2018 Held prior to appointment as President, CEO, and Chairman
CNH Industrial NV CEO N/A Led initiatives to increase efficiencies, innovate technologies, expand geographically, and maximize the portfolio
Fiat Industrial S.p.A Group Chief Operating Officer N/A N/A
CNH Global NV President and CEO; CFO N/A Held both leadership and finance roles
SGS Group CFO & Head of IT; COO for North America N/A Combined finance, technology, and operational oversight roles

External Roles

OrganizationRoleDate Range
KeyCorp Director N/A

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2023
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Base Salary$1,292,500 2023Fixed annual base salary
401(k) Matching Contributions$14,850 2023Matching contributions under the 401(k) plan
Non-Elective Contributions in the Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan$133,309 20234.5% non-elective contribution as he does not participate in the PRP
Deferred Compensation Plan Contributions by the Company$176,357 2023Company's contribution to the Deferred Compensation Plan

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2023

Annual Incentive Plan (AIP)

MetricValueAdditional Details
Threshold Payout$975,000 Minimum performance level required
Target Payout$1,950,000 Base target payout
Maximum Payout$3,900,000 Cap on the bonus payout
Grant DateFebruary 10, 2023 The plan is cash-based; vesting is not applicable and payment is made in Q1 of the following year

Performance Shares

MetricValueAdditional Details
Threshold Shares24,796 shares Minimum share level if performance criteria are met
Target Shares74,388 shares Represents 100% of the awarded performance shares
Maximum Shares223,164 shares 300% of the target shares, linked to relative TSR performance
Grant DateFebruary 10, 2023 Vesting occurs after a three-year performance period ending December 31, 2025
Grant Date Fair Value$249.48 per share Valuation per share computed using a Monte Carlo simulation model
Grant Date Stock Price$153.25 per share Stock price at the time of grant
Performance MetricRelative TSR vs. S&P 500 Industrials Payout is based on the company’s stock return performance relative to a benchmark

Strategic Objectives Factor

MetricValueAdditional Details
Weight20% each Five key performance metrics each weighted equally
Achieved Factor110% Reflects overall performance against strategic objectives
Performance AreasProductivity, Capital Markets Engagement, Portfolio Management, Talent & Diversity, ESG Detailed accomplishments in these areas provided

Stock-Settled Appreciation Rights (SSARs)

MetricValueAdditional Details
Number of SSARs Granted110,205 Total SSARs issued to the executive
Grant DateFebruary 10, 2023 SSARs vest on February 10, 2026, and are exercisable for an additional 7 years
Grant Date Stock Price$153.25 per share Stock price at the time of grant
Grant Date Fair Value$5,209,390 total Calculated using the Black-Scholes model; $47.27 per SSAR
Vesting ScheduleVest on February 10, 2026 SSARs become exercisable after vesting; payout is the difference between market price upon exercise and grant price

These components collectively define the performance compensation for 2023, with cash incentives and share-based awards tied closely to established performance metrics and targets. All details strictly pertain to the 2023 compensation framework as provided in the documents.