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    Paul E. Sternlieb

    President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Enerpac Tool Group Corp
    Board
    Since October 2021
    Age
    52 years
    Education
    Holds an MBA from the Wharton School and dual undergraduate degrees in Economics and Computer Science from the Jerome Fisher Program in Management & Technology at the University of Pennsylvania.
    Tenure
    Joined EPAC in October 2021 as President and Chief Executive Officer.

    Also at Enerpac Tool Group Corp

    BJT
    Benjamin J. Topercer
    Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resource Officer
    ETC
    Eric T. Chack
    Executive Vice President - Operations

    About

    Paul E. Sternlieb is the current President and Chief Executive Officer at Enerpac Tool Group Corp., having assumed the role in October 2021. With a solid record of executive leadership, he has provided strategic direction and operational expertise, which is reflected in his previous roles at John Bean Technologies Corporation, Illinois Tool Works Inc., Danaher Corporation, and earlier positions at H.J. Heinz Company and McKinsey & Company.

    His extensive career is complemented by his involvement on the board of directors at Kennametal Inc., underscoring his broad influence in the industrial sector.

    Academically, he holds an MBA from the Wharton School and dual undergraduate degrees in Economics and Computer Science, which have contributed to his analytical approach and business acumen.

    At 52 years old as of October 2024, his personal background and professional trajectory demonstrate a commitment to operational excellence and strategic growth.

    $EPAC Performance Under Paul E. Sternlieb

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    John Bean Technologies Corporation (JBT) Executive Vice President and President, Protein Business October 2017 - October 2021 Held role until joining EPAC in October 2021
    Illinois Tool Works Inc. Group President, Global Cooking, Food Equipment Group 2014 - 2017 Role in Food Equipment Group
    Danaher Corporation Vice President and General Manager 2011 - 2014 N/A
    H.J. Heinz Company Management Roles N/AHeld various management positions
    McKinsey & Company Consultant N/AWorked as a consultant

    External Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Kennametal Inc. Board of Directors N/AActive position outside of EPAC

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Salary$891,346 N/AFixed annual salary
    401(k) Core and Match$11,500 N/APart of All Other Compensation
    SERP$93,153 N/ASupplemental Executive Retirement Plan
    Automobile Allowance$18,692 N/APart of All Other Compensation
    Supplemental Disability Insurance$3,069 N/APart of All Other Compensation
    Executive Physical$4,000 N/APart of All Other Compensation
    Personal Use of Company Plane$39,767 N/APart of All Other Compensation
    Financial Planning$6,244 N/APart of All Other Compensation

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024

    Performance Shares

    MetricValueDetails
    Threshold38,609 shares Fiscal 2024 Performance Shares
    Target77,217 shares Fiscal 2024 Performance Shares
    Maximum154,434 shares Fiscal 2024 Performance Shares
    Vesting ScheduleThird anniversary Vest on the third anniversary of the grant date, subject to performance metrics
    Grant DateOctober 20, 2023
    Grant Date Fair Value$2,618,171 Based on a Monte Carlo simulation model

    Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

    MetricValueDetails
    Vesting Schedule3 equal annual installments Commences on the first anniversary; continued employment required
    Grant DateOctober 20, 2023
    Grant Date Fair Value$1,479,993 Based on market price on the grant date

    Non-Equity Incentive Plan

    MetricValueDetails
    Target$900,000 Estimated future payout
    Maximum$1,800,000
    ThresholdNot specified
    Grant DateN/A Not explicitly mentioned

    Additional Performance Metrics

    • Relative TSR: Payout for Performance Shares is capped at 100% of the target if the Company’s absolute TSR over the three-year period is negative.
    • Net Revenue & Adjusted EBITDA Margin: For special equity awards granted on August 30, 2023, vesting is based on achieving net revenue and adjusted EBITDA margin targets for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2026.