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Ahmad Khan

President, Semiconductor Process Control, Electronics, Packaging and Components, and KLA Instruments at KLA
Since July 25, 2024
Age
50 years
Education
Earned his bachelor’s degree in electronics engineering technology from DeVry University.
Tenure
Joined KLAC in 2003 as Senior Director of Business Development and progressed through multiple leadership roles—including Vice President, General Manager, Executive Vice President, and eventually President of Semiconductor Process Control, Electronics, Packaging and Components, and KLA Instruments.

Also at KLA

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Bren Higgins
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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Brian Lorig
Executive Vice President, Global Support and Services

About

Ahmad Khan is currently serving as the President of Semiconductor Process Control, Electronics, Packaging and Components, and KLA Instruments at KLAC. He has been an integral part of the organization since 2003, where he began his career as the Senior Director of Business Development in the Films & Surface Technology Division.

During his tenure at KLAC, he advanced through a series of progressively responsible roles. After joining in 2003, he served as Vice President and General Manager of the Optical Films Metrology Division in 2007 and later expanded his responsibilities to include several key divisions in 2008. His leadership was further recognized when he held executive roles such as Executive Vice President of both the Patterning Division and the Global Products Group before assuming the role of President of Semiconductor Process Control in August 2019.

In July 2024, he transitioned into his current role, overseeing the merged organization that includes Semiconductor Process Control, Electronics, Packaging and Components, and KLA Instruments. His extensive background in strategic management, combined with nearly a decade of prior experience at Applied Materials, underscores his ability to drive innovation and operational excellence at KLAC.

Past Roles

Organization Role Date Range Details
KLAPresident, Semiconductor Process ControlAugust 2019 - July 2024Held the role before being promoted to President, Semiconductor Process Control, Electronics, Packaging and Components, and KLA Instruments
KLAExecutive Vice President, Global Products GroupDecember 2016 - August 2019Managed wafer inspection and patterning divisions
KLAExecutive Vice President, Patterning DivisionAugust 2015 - December 2016Developed and executed technology roadmaps and customer collaboration strategies for patterning products
KLAVice President and General Manager, Optical Films Metrology Division2007Oversaw the Optical Films Metrology Division
KLASenior Director of Business Development, Films & Surface Technology DivisionJoined in 2003Held strategic management positions in business development
Applied MaterialsVarious Roles in Product Engineering, Support, Operations, and Senior Management9 years (exact dates not provided)Worked in multiple capacities before joining KLA

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2024
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Base Salary$758,174 AnnualFY 2024 base salary
401(k) Company Matching Contribution$9,495 AnnualCompany matching contribution to 401(k) plan
Company-Paid Financial Planning and Tax Preparation Costs$16,910 AnnualFinancial planning and tax preparation costs
Term Life Insurance Premium$1,104 AnnualTerm life insurance premium
Stock Awards (Vested)42,891 shares; $24,592,432 Vesting in FY2024Stock awards vested in FY 2024

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2024

Performance Metrics and Targets

MetricDetail
Performance MetricRelative Free Cash Flow Margin (RFCFM)
Threshold30th percentile (25% vesting at threshold)
Target55th percentile (100% vesting at target)
Maximum75th percentile (150% vesting at max)
Evaluation PeriodThree-year period ending June 30, 2026
Payout InterpolationLinear between threshold-target and target-maximum

Shares Achievable

Threshold SharesTarget SharesMaximum Shares
1,457 5,828 8,742

Vesting Schedule

Vesting DatePercentage of PRSUs
August 202650%
August 202750%

Grant Details

DetailInformation
Grant DateAugust 3, 2023
Grant Date Fair Value$2,927,579
Grant Date Stock PriceDetermined by closing fair market value on grant date

Additional Details

  • Dividend equivalent rights apply, paid upon vesting or settlement.