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Eric D. Ashleman

Chief Executive Officer and President at IDEX CORP /DE/
Since December 2020
Age
57 years
Education
Holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Michigan.
Tenure
Joined IDEX in March 2008 as President of Gast Manufacturing and held multiple leadership roles—including Vice President, Senior Vice President, and Chief Operating Officer—before being promoted to Chief Executive Officer and President in December 2020.

Also at IDEX CORP /DE/

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Abhishek Khandelwal
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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Allison S. Lausas
Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
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Lisa M. Anderson
Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary

About

Eric D. Ashleman is a seasoned executive with a rich background in industrial manufacturing and operations, marked by his maturity at 57 years old.

With a strong educational foundation from the University of Michigan, where he earned both his Bachelor’s degree in Economics and his MBA, his academic credentials have underpinned a successful career that blends analytical insight with operational leadership.

Beginning his tenure at IDEX in March 2008 as the President of Gast Manufacturing, he quickly ascended through various key roles—spanning from Vice President and Senior Vice President to Chief Operating Officer—demonstrating his capacity to drive strategic growth and operational excellence. His leadership is further highlighted by his current role as Chief Executive Officer and President since December 2020, as well as his directorship at Modine Manufacturing Co., reflecting a broad and impactful influence within the industry.

$IEX Performance Under Eric D. Ashleman

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
IDEX Corporation President Feb 2020 – Dec 2020 N/A
IDEX Corporation Chief Operating Officer Jul 2015 – Dec 2020 N/A
IDEX Corporation Senior Vice President and Group Executive of Global Dispensing, Fire & Safety/Diversified Products, and Health & Science and Optics Feb 2014 – Jul 2015 N/A
IDEX Corporation Vice President and Group Executive of Fire & Safety/Diversified Products Sep 2011 – Feb 2014 N/A
IDEX Corporation President of Gast Manufacturing and Global Dispensing Apr 2010 – Sep 2011 N/A
IDEX Corporation President of Gast Manufacturing Mar 2008 – Apr 2010 N/A

External Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Modine Manufacturing Co. Director Present N/A

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2023
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Salary$992,308 AnnualFixed base salary component.
All Other Compensation$320,212 AnnualIncludes Company Contributions to the IDEX Corporation Savings Plan and Accrued SERP Benefits: $290,472 and Automotive and Supplemental Disability: $29,740.

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2023

Short-Term Incentives (Annual Cash Bonus)

MetricValueUnitDetails
Base Salary$1,000,000 DollarsUsed to calculate the bonus.
Individual Target Bonus Percentage115% PercentageIncreased from 110% in 2023 to align with market median.
Business Performance Factor72% PercentageDerived from performance metrics.
Actual Short-Term Incentive Award$828,000 DollarsCalculated as Base Salary × Target Bonus % × Business Performance Factor.

Performance Metrics Breakdown:

MetricWeightingThresholdGoalMaximumActualPayoutContribution to Business Factor
Adjusted EBITDA40% $873.9M $939.5M $1,062.1M $905.3M 68.5% 27.4%
Organic Sales Growth40% -2.0% 2.5% 7.5% -1.0% 41.7% 16.7%
Adjusted Cash Flow Conversion10% 80% 100% 129% 119% 168.8% 16.9%
Sustainability10% Combination Combination Combination 110.0% 110.0% 11.0%

Performance Share Units (PSUs)

DetailValueUnitDetails
Grant DateFebruary 23, 2023 Date.
Grant Date Fair Value$3,243,595 Dollars.
Grant Date Stock Price$225.69 Dollars/Share.
Number of PSUs at Target10,525 Units.
Number of PSUs at Maximum26,313 Units.
Vesting ScheduleJanuary 31, 2026 DateApproximate three-year performance period; vesting tied to relative TSR compared to S&P 500 companies.
Additional ConditionsN/AN/AIncludes cumulative dividend equivalents and one-year holding requirement post-vesting.

Stock Options

DetailValueUnitDetails
Grant DateFebruary 23, 2023 Date.
Number of Options Granted39,065 Options.
Exercise Price$225.69 Dollars/SharePrice per share at which options can be exercised.
Grant Date Fair Value$2,374,761 Dollars.
Vesting ScheduleAnnual vesting over 4 years N/AStock options vest in equal amounts each year based on continued service.
Expiration10th anniversary of Grant Date Date.
Performance MetricsNone specified N/AThese are nonqualified stock options with no specific performance targets.

This detailed breakdown summarizes the performance compensation components for 2023 with exact dollar amounts, share quantities, and percentages where available.