Christoph Schell
About Christoph Schell
Christoph Schell (age 53) has served on Mobileye’s board since June 2024. He is Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer, and GM of Intel’s Sales, Marketing and Communications Group (since March 2022), with prior senior leadership roles at HP Inc. and Philips spanning global commercial, regional leadership, and 3D printing/digital manufacturing. Mobileye lists him with no committee assignments; he is not classified as an independent director.
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel | EVP, Chief Commercial Officer; GM Sales, Marketing & Communications Group | Mar 2022–present | Senior commercial leadership at Mobileye’s controlling shareholder |
| HP Inc. | Chief Commercial Officer | Nov 2019–Mar 2022 | Oversaw global commercial strategy |
| HP Inc. | President, 3D Printing & Digital Manufacturing | Nov 2018–Oct 2019 | Led growth initiatives in advanced manufacturing |
| HP Inc. | President, Americas Region | Nov 2015–Nov 2018 | Ran regional P&L and go-to-market |
| Philips (Lighting) | EVP, Growth Markets | circa 2014–? | Led lighting across APAC, Japan, Africa, Russia, India, Central Asia, Middle East |
| Procter & Gamble / Family firm | Early career in brand management and family distribution business | N/A | Commercial foundations |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Public/Private | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel | EVP/CCO; GM SMCG | Public | Employment at controlling shareholder creates interlock exposure |
Board Governance
- Independence: Mobileye’s board determined the independent directors are Elaine Chao, Eyal Desheh, Claire McCaskill, and Frank Yeary; Schell is not listed as independent. Mobileye is a Nasdaq “controlled company” (Intel holds ~98.6% voting power) and relies on exemptions allowing non-independent directors on Compensation and Nominating committees.
- Committee assignments: None for Schell. Audit Committee (all independent): Desheh (Chair), McCaskill, Yeary. Compensation Committee: Bombach (Chair, not independent), Desheh, Yeary. Nominating & Corporate Governance: Yeboah‑Amankwah (Chair, not independent), McCaskill, Desheh.
- Attendance: In 2024, the board held 7 regular and 3 special meetings; committees met 20 times. Each director attended ≥75%, with 96% average attendance.
| Governance Metric | 2024 Value |
|---|---|
| Board meetings (regular + special) | 7 + 3 |
| Audit Committee meetings | 11 + 1 special |
| Compensation Committee meetings | 5 |
| Nominating & Governance meetings | 4 |
| Avg. director attendance | 96% |
Fixed Compensation
| Component (Director) | 2024 Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual cash retainer | N/A (not paid) |
| Committee chair/member fees | N/A (no assignments) |
| Meeting fees | Not disclosed/applicable |
Notes: Mobileye pays cash retainer and RSUs to non‑employee independent directors; 2024 examples include $60–80k cash plus ~$215.8k RSUs. Schell received no director compensation in 2024.
Performance Compensation
| Component | Structure | 2024 Grant | Performance Metrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equity (Director RSUs) | Time-based RSUs to non-employee directors vesting ~1 year | None for Schell (N/A) | Not applicable |
Mobileye’s executive equity is largely time-based RSUs; performance-based awards may be granted on occasion. A Dodd‑Frank‑compliant clawback policy applies to NEO incentive compensation; non-employee director equity is time-based without stated performance metrics.
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| Counterparty | Nature | Interlock/Conflict Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| Intel (controlling shareholder) | Schell is a current Intel EVP; Intel controls ~98.6% voting power; Intel executives chair two Mobileye committees | Elevated influence; related-party oversight sensitivity |
| Intel board (Yeary) | Mobileye independent director Yeary is independent chair of Intel’s board | Information flow; governance diligence required |
Expertise & Qualifications
- Deep global commercial leadership in technology and manufacturing; senior P&L roles across Americas and high‑growth regions.
- Sales, business development, and marketing expertise aligned with scaling ADAS/AV platforms.
- Multi‑geography execution experience (APAC, EMEA, Americas).
Equity Ownership
| Holder | Class A Shares | Class B Shares | % Voting Power | Pledged/Hedged |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christoph Schell | — | — | — | Hedging/pledging prohibited by policy; no pledging disclosed |
Mobileye’s hedging/derivatives/pledging policy prohibits short sales, options, and hedging; pledging generally prohibited.
Governance Assessment
- Committee roles and independence: Schell has no committee assignments, limiting direct committee oversight exposure. However, Mobileye’s controlled-company status results in non-independent chairs on Compensation (Bombach, Intel executive) and Nominating (Yeboah‑Amankwah, Intel executive), heightening the need for strong Audit Committee (independent) oversight of related-party matters.
- Interlocks/conflicts: Active Intel employment plus Intel’s extensive intercompany agreements (Master Transaction, Technology & Services, Administrative, Tax Sharing, Cross‑License) create structural conflicts. Board policy requires Audit Committee pre‑approval of related person transactions and director recusal where interested; adherence is critical.
- Alignment: No director compensation and no disclosed share ownership for Schell limits direct alignment with Class A shareholders; alignment is primarily through Intel’s controlling interest and strategic ties. Independent directors receive equity grants, but Schell did not in 2024.
- Attendance/engagement: Board-wide attendance metrics are strong (96%); individual attendance for Schell is not separately disclosed.
- RED FLAGS
- Controlled company with ~98.6% voting power concentrated at Intel; multiple Intel executives on the board and as committee chairs.
- Extensive related-party transactions and licenses with Intel; ongoing administrative/technology/tax agreements require rigorous independent oversight.
- No disclosed equity ownership or director compensation for Schell in 2024, reducing direct Class A alignment.
Implications: Investors should monitor Audit Committee reviews of related-party transactions and any changes to committee composition, and assess board independence evolution if Intel reduces control. The absence of equity stakes or director pay for Schell suggests alignment via Intel rather than via Mobileye shareholder incentives.