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    John Kedzierski

    President and Chief Executive Officer at Evolv Technologies Holdings Inc
    Board
    Since December 16, 2024
    Age
    46 years
    Education
    Earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Master of Business Administration from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.
    Tenure
    Joined EVLV on December 16, 2024 as President and Chief Executive Officer after serving on the Board of Directors from January 2022 to November 2023.

    Also at Evolv Technologies Holdings Inc

    ME
    Michael Ellenbogen
    Chief Innovation Officer
    AC
    Anil Chitkara
    Chief Growth Officer (CGO)
    GCK
    George C. Kutsor
    Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

    About

    John Kedzierski is the President and Chief Executive Officer at EVLV, having assumed the role on December 16, 2024.

    He has an extensive background in the security and technology sector, spending over 23 years at Motorola Solutions in various senior leadership roles including Senior Vice President of Global Enterprise Sales and head of product management for the Video Security and Access Control business.

    His strong educational foundation, which includes a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering and an MBA, has underpinned his career in advancing technology-driven organizations.

    Prior to his CEO appointment, he contributed to EVLV’s progress by serving on the Board of Directors from January 2022 to November 2023, demonstrating a commitment to disciplined leadership and operational excellence.

    $EVLV Performance Under John Kedzierski

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Motorola Solutions, Inc.Senior Vice President of Global Enterprise SalesOctober 2023 – October 2024Led global enterprise sales efforts for all enterprise verticals
    Evolv TechnologyBoard of Directors (Designee of Motorola Solutions)January 2022 – November 2023Served as a board member representing Motorola Solutions
    Motorola Solutions, Inc.Senior Vice President and General Manager of Video Security and Access ControlJuly 2019 – October 2023Oversaw product management, R&D, sales, and marketing; grew business organically and through acquisitions
    Motorola Solutions, Inc.Corporate Vice President of Systems and Infrastructure ProductsOctober 2017 – July 2019N/A
    Motorola Solutions, Inc.Corporate Vice President and General Manager of North America Services and Commercial MarketsSeptember 2015 – October 2017N/A

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Base Salary$20,769 Prorated for fiscal year 2024 (joined in December 2024)Based on an annual salary of $540,000; prorated portion applied
    Travel Stipend$6,000 per month Monthly during the first year of employmentProvided to cover travel and housing costs between HQ in Waltham, MA and residence in Chicago, IL
    Legal Fee ReimbursementsUp to $15,000 As incurredReimbursement for legal fees related to employment negotiations

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024

    Equity Incentives – MSUs

    The performance compensation is structured as performance-based Market-Based Stock Units (MSUs). Below is a detailed breakdown:

    MetricValueAdditional Details
    Grant DateJanuary 2, 2025 Date on which the MSUs were granted
    Grant Amount621,000 MSUs Total number of MSUs granted
    Performance Period3 years Evaluated at the first, second, and third anniversaries of the grant date
    Stock Price Threshold$6 Corresponds to a 50% payout
    Stock Price Target$8 Corresponds to a 100% payout
    Stock Price Maximum$10 Corresponds to a 200% payout

    • Payout Calculation:

      • At each measurement date, the payout is determined by the volume-weighted average closing price (VWAP) of the company’s common stock over the 30 trading days immediately preceding the measurement date.
      • The number of MSUs earned is calculated by multiplying 207,000 by the applicable measurement date percentage, with adjustments across the three anniversaries as specified.

    • Vesting Conditions:

      • MSUs vest at the end of the three-year performance period subject to Mr. Kedzierski’s continued service with the company.

    This structure aligns compensation with stock price performance to incentivize long-term shareholder value creation.