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    Patrick Kaltenbach

    President and Chief Executive Officer at Mettler-Toledo International Inc
    Since April 1, 2021
    Age
    61 years
    Tenure
    Joined Mettler-Toledo in January 2021 and was promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer on April 1, 2021.

    Also at Mettler-Toledo International Inc

    CM
    Christian Magloth
    Head of Human Resources
    GK
    Gerhard Keller
    Head of Process Analytics
    MdLG
    Marc de La Guéronnière
    Head of European and North American Market Organizations

    About

    Patrick Kaltenbach has established a robust career in leadership roles across several major companies. Beginning his journey at Hewlett-Packard and later at Agilent Technologies, he built extensive expertise in the life sciences and applied markets sectors.

    Upon joining Mettler-Toledo in January 2021, he quickly advanced within the organization and assumed the role of President and Chief Executive Officer on April 1, 2021, demonstrating a strong commitment to operational excellence and strategic growth.

    In his role at Mettler-Toledo, his leadership has been instrumental in achieving significant sales growth and implementing margin improvement initiatives, which highlight his capability to navigate complex market challenges and drive business performance.

    While detailed personal background and educational history are not provided, his extensive career in prominent roles underscores a deep commitment to innovation and excellence in the industries he serves.

    $MTD Performance Under Patrick Kaltenbach

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Becton DickinsonPresident, Life Sciences Segment2018-2021Served until joining MTD
    Agilent TechnologiesPresident, Life Sciences and Applied Markets Group2014-2018Held a leading role during this period
    Hewlett Packard / AgilentVarious Leadership Roles1991-2014Held multiple leadership positions since joining in 1991

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Base Salary$1,001,001 AnnualFixed base salary component for 2023.
    Retirement Contribution$207,723 AnnualRetirement contribution for 2023.
    Swiss Insurance Contribution$25,180 AnnualSwiss insurance contribution for 2023.
    Allowances$17,351 AnnualAllowances included for 2023.
    Miscellaneous Benefits$9,375 AnnualMiscellaneous benefits for 2023.
    Tax Equalization Payments$96,235 AnnualTax equalization payments for 2023.

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023

    Annual Cash Incentive (POBS Plus Incentive Plan)

    Performance MetricThresholdTargetMaximumActual PerformanceNotes
    Adjusted Non-GAAP EPS$42.99 $44.34 $48.39 $38.26
    Net Cash Flow (in million $)$1,069.3 $1,127.1 $1,300.5 $1,074.0
    Group Sales (in million $)$4,060.7 $4,144.4 $4,395.5 $3,834.4 Measured at budgeted currency rates
    Incentive Payout (% of Base Salary)N/A50% 169.4% N/ABased on achievement levels

    Performance Share Units (PSUs)

    • Grant Date: 11/09/2023
    • Grant Date Fair Value: $4,405,471
    • Grant Date Stock Price: $1,024.55 per share
    MetricThresholdTargetMaximumNotes
    Units Earned0 units 1,331 units 2,662 units Based on relative TSR percentile (30th yields 0, 60th yields target, >=75th yields maximum) with 3-year cliff vesting

    Performance Options

    • Grant Date: 11/09/2023
    • Grant Date Fair Value: $1,499,883
    • Grant Date Stock Price: $1,024.55 per share
    MetricCondition/PerformanceResulting OptionsNotes
    Options Earned< 3% CAGR0 options
    3% CAGR50% of target
    4% CAGR (Target)2,504 options Target performance
    ≥ 5% CAGR3,756 options Maximum performance with 4-year cliff vesting ending December 31, 2027

    Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

    • Grant Date: 11/09/2023
    • Grant Date Fair Value: $999,961
    • Units Granted: 976 units
    • Vesting Schedule: Vests in three equal annual installments starting on the first anniversary