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Kevin R. Sayer

Chairperson of the Board, President, and CEO at DEXCOM
Board
Since January 2015
Age
66 years
Education
Holds a Master's Degree in Accounting and Information Systems and a B.A. from Brigham Young University.
Tenure
Joined DexCom in November 2007, served as President from 2011, as COO from January 2013 to January 2015, and has been CEO since January 2015 with appointment as Chairperson in July 2018.

Also at DEXCOM

JSL
Jacob S. Leach
Executive Vice President and COO
JMS
Jereme M. Sylvain
Executive Vice President and CFO
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Matthew Dolan
Executive Vice President of Strategy, Corporate Development & Dexcom Labs

About

Kevin R. Sayer is a seasoned executive in the healthcare and medical technology industries, known for his extensive expertise in financial management and operational strategy.

He began his journey at DexCom in November 2007 and has held several key roles, progressing from serving on the Board to assuming positions as President, COO, and ultimately CEO, where his leadership has significantly influenced the company’s strategic growth.

Before his tenure at DexCom, he built a robust career with financial leadership roles, including positions as CFO at Biosensors International Group and MiniMed, as well as serving as an independent consultant and an executive at Specialty Laboratories. His diverse experience underscores his ability to navigate complex financial environments in the evolving medical technology landscape.

$DXCM Performance Under Kevin R. Sayer

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
DexcomChief Operating OfficerJanuary 2013 - January 2015Served as COO before transitioning to CEO and Chairperson roles
Biosensors International Group, Ltd.Chief Financial OfficerApril 2007 - December 2010Medical technology company developing, manufacturing, and commercializing devices used in interventional cardiology and critical care procedures
Independent ConsultantHealthcare and Medical Technology Industry ConsultantMay 2005 - April 2007Provided consulting services in the healthcare and medical technology industries
Specialty Laboratories, Inc.Executive Vice President & Chief Financial OfficerMarch 2004 - May 2005Provided clinical reference laboratory services
Independent ConsultantHealthcare and Medical Technology Industry ConsultantAugust 2002 - March 2004Provided consulting services in the healthcare and medical technology industries
Medtronic MiniMedVice President and General ManagerAugust 2001 - August 2002Held this role following Medtronic's acquisition of MiniMed
MiniMed, Inc.Chief Financial OfficerMay 1994 - August 2001Company later acquired by Medtronic, leading to subsequent roles at Medtronic MiniMed

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2023
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Base Salary$1,092,822 Prorated for 202316% increase from 2022 base salary (from $965,000 to $1,120,000)
Perquisites or Personal Benefits$128,255 One-time in 2023Includes $112,716 for personal security arrangements and $15,539 for spouse-related taxable event
Reimbursement of Taxes Owed$15,280 One-time in 2023Tax gross-up related to spouse’s awards ceremony expenses

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2023

Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation

MetricValueDetails
Target Annual Bonus %130% Applied to Base Salary
Threshold Payout$710,334 50% of the target payout opportunity
Target Payout$1,420,669 100% of the target payout opportunity
Maximum Payout$2,841,337 200% of the target payout opportunity
Actual Bonus Paid$1,988,948 Exceeded target due to the application of financial and individual performance multipliers
Performance MultipliersFinancial & Individual Financial multiplier based on Adjusted Revenue, Non-GAAP Operating Margin, and CEO Strategic Initiatives; Individual multiplier ranges from 0% to 200% as determined by the Compensation Committee

2023 Performance Stock Units (PSUs)

MetricValueDetails
Corporate Performance MetricsMinimum: <$3.22B, Target: $3.37B, Maximum: $3.62B Adjusted Revenue thresholds with multipliers of 0%, 100%, and 160%; achieved performance at 157% of target
Relative TSR Performance Period3 years From January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025; performance measured against the Nasdaq Composite Index
PSU Grant DateMarch 9, 2023
Grant Date Fair Value$6,728,682
Number of PSUs GrantedThreshold: 10,885, Target: 54,422, Maximum: 108,844 Based on achieving performance metrics
Potential Payout RangeAchieved approximately 85,585 to 106,981 Determined by the combined Corporate Performance Multiplier and Relative TSR Multiplier
Vesting ScheduleCertification Dates Corporate metric vests in Q1 2024; Relative TSR metric vests in Q1 2026, contingent on continued employment through certification