Andrew Schiesl
About Andrew Schiesl
Andrew Schiesl (age 53) is Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Secretary of Ingersoll Rand. He leads legal, compliance, corporate governance, EHS and sustainability; previously served as VP, GC, CCO and Secretary at Gardner Denver since 2013, and VP & GC at Quad/Graphics after roles at Harley-Davidson and Foley & Lardner. He holds a B.A. (University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee), J.D. (University of Pennsylvania Law School), and MBA (Kellogg, Northwestern) . Company performance during his tenure shows strong multi‑year growth and shareholder returns, underpinning pay‑for‑performance metrics used in incentives: Revenues $7,235.0mm in 2024, Adjusted EBITDA $2,018.1mm with 27.9% margin, Adjusted Diluted EPS $3.29, and Free Cash Flow $1,247.6mm; TSR since 2019 IPO: 1Y 17%, 3Y 47%, 5Y 148% .
IR performance (non-GAAP, $mm except per-share)
| Metric | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $5,152.4 | $5,916.3 | $6,876.1 | $7,235.0 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | $1,191.9 | $1,434.8 | $1,786.8 | $2,018.1 |
| Adjusted EBITDA Margin | 23.1% | 24.3% | 26.0% | 27.9% |
| Adjusted Diluted EPS | $2.09 | $2.36 | $2.96 | $3.29 |
| Free Cash Flow | $563.7 | $770.8 | $1,272.0 | $1,247.6 |
| TSR (since 2019 IPO) | — | — | — | 1Y: 17%, 3Y: 47%, 5Y: 148% |
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Years | Strategic Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ingersoll Rand | SVP, General Counsel, CCO & Secretary | Since Merger (post-2019/2020) | Leads legal, compliance, governance, EHS & sustainability |
| Gardner Denver | VP, General Counsel, CCO & Secretary; led HR plus legal/compliance/governance/comms/EHS/risk | 2013–2019 | Built compliance/governance infrastructure; pre-merger leadership |
| Quad/Graphics | VP & General Counsel | 2003–2013 | Oversaw legal at major commercial printer |
| Harley‑Davidson | Senior Counsel | — | Corporate legal experience |
| Foley & Lardner LLP | Associate Attorney | — | Foundational legal training |
External Roles
No current public company board roles disclosed for Schiesl in the proxy materials .
Fixed Compensation
Multi-year cash compensation and target incentives
| Year | Base Salary ($) | Target Bonus % | Target MIP ($) | Actual MIP Payout ($) | All Other Compensation ($) | Total ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 500,000 | 75% | 375,000 | 446,250 | 108,427 | 2,261,272 |
| 2023 | 515,000 | 75% | 386,250 | 780,000 | 70,318 | 2,690,353 |
| 2024 | 531,250 | 75% | 401,250 | 401,250 | 114,740 | 2,499,062 |
Perquisites detail (2024)
| Item | Amount ($) |
|---|---|
| Matching contributions (401k + Supplemental Contribution Plan) | 103,985 |
| Company-paid life insurance premiums | 755 |
| Tax preparation and financial planning | 10,000 |
Performance Compensation
2024 MIP structure and outcomes (Corporate NEOs)
| Metric | Weighting | Threshold | Target | Maximum | Actual Result | Weighted Payout | Approved Payout Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adjusted EPS | 75% | $2.95 | $3.28 | $3.60 | $3.39 | 105% | 100% |
| Free Cash Flow | 25% | $1,158mm | $1,287mm | $1,413mm | $1,247mm | 85% | 100% |
Schiesl’s 2024 LTI grant (mix, shares, and grant date fair value)
| Award Type | Target Value ($) | Shares/Units Granted | Key Terms |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSUs (Relative TSR vs S&P 500 Industrials) | 587,500 | 6,500 target; 0–200% payout over 1/1/2024–12/31/2026 | 3-year performance; capped at target if absolute TSR negative |
| RSUs (time-vesting) | 293,750 | 3,250 | Vest in equal annual installments over 4 years |
| Stock Options (time-vesting) | 293,750 | 7,633 @ $90.38 exercise price (granted 2/27/24) | Vest in equal annual installments over 4 years; 10-year term |
Certified PSU payout for 2022–2024 performance (vested Feb 10, 2025)
| Performance Period | Metric | Target PSUs | Payout Factor | PSUs Earned |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–2024 | Relative TSR (77th percentile; TSR 74%) | 10,359 | 200% | 20,718 |
Vesting and triggers summary
- RSUs and options: time-vest annually in equal installments over four years; accelerate one next vest on termination without Cause or Approved Retirement; two next vests on death or Disability .
- PSUs: if termination after Performance Period but before vesting date, vest on vesting date; if Change in Control during Performance Period, PSUs vest upon consummation of CIC based on calculated performance (single trigger) .
- RSUs/options after CIC: immediate vesting upon termination without Cause within two years following CIC (double trigger) .
Equity Ownership & Alignment
Beneficial ownership and guideline alignment
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Beneficial ownership (shares) | 64,078 |
| % of shares outstanding | <1% (shares outstanding 403,447,247) |
| Stock ownership guideline | 5x salary for General Counsel |
| Retention requirement until guideline met | Retain 75% of net shares |
| Anti-hedging/anti-pledging policy | Hedging and pledging prohibited |
| Compliance status | All NEOs in compliance as of Jan 1, 2025 |
Outstanding equity awards at FY2024 year-end (Schiesl)
| Grant Date | Options Exercisable (#) | Options Unexercisable (#) | Exercise Price ($) | Expiration | RSUs Unvested (#) | PSUs Unvested (#) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/23/2021 | 9,900 | 3,301 | 45.58 | 2/23/2031 | 1,303 | — |
| 2/22/2022 | 6,485 | 6,486 | 53.09 | 2/22/2032 | 2,590 | 20,718 (earned for 2022–2024; vested 2/10/2025) |
| 2/23/2023 | 2,888 | 8,667 | 57.89 | 2/23/2033 | 3,725 | 19,864 (2023–2025, between target and max at 12/31/2024) |
| 2/27/2024 | — | 7,633 | 90.38 | 2/27/2034 | 3,250 | 13,000 (2024–2026, between target and max at 12/31/2024) |
Insider exercises and vesting (2024)
| Item | Shares | Value Realized ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Options exercised | 84,945 | 5,407,649 |
| RSUs vested | 26,817 | 2,348,469 |
Non-qualified deferred compensation (2024)
| Item | Amount ($) |
|---|---|
| Executive contributions | 55,950 |
| Registrant contributions | 83,285 |
| Aggregate earnings | (105,672) |
| Aggregate balance at FY-end | 1,171,350 |
Employment Terms
Offer letter and severance economics
| Term | Detail |
|---|---|
| Offer letter date | November 25, 2013 (Gardner Denver/IR) |
| Initial base salary (offer) | $450,000 |
| Target bonus (MIP) | 75% of base salary |
| Severance (qualifying termination) | 12 months base salary paid monthly; 12 months COBRA group health coverage |
| CIC vesting | PSUs vest at CIC based on calculated performance (single trigger); RSUs/options vest if terminated without Cause within 2 years post-CIC (double trigger) |
| Change‑in‑control tax gross‑ups | None (policy prohibits CIC gross‑ups) |
| Clawback policy | NYSE-compliant clawback adopted/modified Oct 2023; 3-year recovery window for Section 16 officers on restatement |
| Anti‑hedging/anti‑pledging | Hedging and pledging prohibited |
Potential payments (as of 12/31/2024 assumptions)
| Scenario | Cash Severance ($) | Health Coverage ($) | Equity Acceleration ($) | Total ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifying Termination | 535,000 | 20,193 | 784,407 | 1,339,600 |
| CIC (no termination) | — | — | 4,652,991 | 4,652,991 |
| Qualifying Termination + CIC | 535,000 | 20,193 | 6,309,536 | 6,864,729 |
| Death/Disability | — | — | 1,302,796 | 1,302,796 |
Investment Implications
- Pay-for-performance alignment looks strong: Schiesl’s annual cash bonus rides on Adjusted EPS (75%) and FCF (25%) with a 100% formulaic payout in 2024, while LTI is 50% PSUs tied to Relative TSR vs S&P 500 Industrials, plus 25% RSUs and 25% options that vest over four years, creating retention hooks and market-linked outcomes .
- Insider selling pressure: Schiesl exercised 84,945 options in 2024 (value realized $5.41mm) and had 26,817 RSUs vest ($2.35mm); while hedging/pledging is prohibited, ongoing vesting and exercises may create periodic liquidity events traders monitor .
- Ownership alignment: Beneficial ownership of 64,078 shares with a robust 5x salary ownership guideline and 75% net-share retention until met; all NEOs in compliance as of Jan 1, 2025; no CIC gross‑ups and an NYSE‑compliant clawback mitigate governance risk .
- Change‑of‑control economics: Double-trigger for RSUs/options and single-trigger for PSUs at CIC create meaningful potential vesting acceleration in sale scenarios; modeled totals for Schiesl reach $6.86mm under QT+CIC, relevant for M&A sensitivity analysis .
- Execution risk: Legal/compliance leadership experience across Gardner Denver and IR aligns with continued strong financial performance and TSR, supporting confidence in governance and risk management; however, large annual equity grants and accelerated vesting mechanics can amplify compensation outcomes in high-TSR periods and should be benchmarked annually against peers to avoid pay inflation .