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Seamus Grady

Chief Executive Officer and Director at Fabrinet
Board
Since September 2017
Age
57 years
Education
Holds a B. Tech in Manufacturing Technology from the National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG).
Tenure
Joined Fabrinet in September 2017 and has served as the Chief Executive Officer and Director since, bringing extensive leadership and operational experience from previous roles in the electronics manufacturing services industry.

Also at Fabrinet

CS
Csaba Sverha
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
DHG
Dr. Harpal Gill
President and Chief Operating Officer
ETA
Edward T. Archer
Executive Vice President, Sales & Marketing

About

Seamus Grady is the Chief Executive Officer and Director at Fabrinet, having joined the company in September 2017 to lead its strategic initiatives and operational activities.

With a solid educational foundation in manufacturing technology from the National University of Ireland, Galway, he has developed a deep expertise in operations and leadership over a career spanning several decades, including significant roles at Manufacturers Services Limited, Lucent Technologies, and Sanmina Corporation.

At Fabrinet, his leadership is characterized by a focus on enhancing operational efficiency and driving sustainable growth, leveraging his extensive background in the electronics manufacturing services sector, while his age of 57 as of October 2024 reflects a mature and experienced executive profile.

$FN Performance Under Seamus Grady

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Sanmina Corporation Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Mechanical Systems Division October 2012 to May 2017 N/A
Sanmina Corporation Senior Vice President, Medical Division June 2011 to October 2012 N/A
Sanmina Corporation Senior Vice President, Global Medical Operations March 2009 to June 2011 N/A
Sanmina Corporation Various operations roles 2000 to March 2009 N/A
Lucent Technologies Inc. (formerly Ascend Communications) Director of Materials and Supply Chain Management 1999 to 2000 N/A
Manufacturers Services Limited (now Celestica) Various operations roles 1989 to 1999 N/A

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2024
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Salary $1,250,000 Annual (FY 2024)Annual Base Salary
RSUs $2,650,000 As Granted in FY 2024Grant Date Value of RSUs
Transportation Allowance $12,000 Annual (FY 2024)Automobile allowance
Health Insurance Premiums $55,398 Annual (FY 2024)Covers health insurance premiums
Company-Paid 401(k) Contributions $20,700 Annual (FY 2024)Company contributions to 401(k)

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2024

Non-Equity Incentive Plan Bonus

MetricValue
Threshold$162,500 (10% of target)
Target$1,625,000 (130% of salary)
Maximum (Cap)$1,950,000 (156% of salary)
Achieved Payout$1,944,313 (119% of target bonus opportunity)
Evaluation PeriodFiscal 2024
PaymentCash bonus upon performance review

Performance Share Units (PSUs)

MetricDetails
Performance Metrics50% Cumulative Revenue Goal and 50% Cumulative Non-GAAP Operating Margin Goal
Threshold90% performance unlocks 20% vesting per goal
Target100% or more unlocks 100% vesting per goal
Vesting Schedule2-year performance period (FY 2024-2025); vests upon performance certification and continued service
Grant DateAugust 24, 2023
Grant Date Fair Value$2,599,927 for PSUs portion
Combined Maximum Value (PSUs + Stretch PSUs)$5,199,853 for FY 2024-2025 period

Stretch Performance Share Units (Stretch PSUs)

MetricDetails
Performance Metrics50% based on a cumulative Revenue Goal and 50% based on a cumulative Non-GAAP Operating Margin Goal, each set at 5% above the standard PSU targets
Vesting ConditionsNo vesting if target not met; linear scaling between threshold and 100% if achieved
Vesting ScheduleSame as PSUs – 2-year performance period (FY 2024-2025)
Grant DateAugust 24, 2023
Grant Date Fair Value$2,599,927 for Stretch PSUs

The above performance compensation components reflect the detailed performance metrics, targets, thresholds, vesting schedules, evaluation periods, and actual results leading to payouts for FY 2024.