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Sanjay Mehrotra

President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director at MICRON TECHNOLOGY
Board
Since May 2017
Age
66 years
Education
Holds a BS and MS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley and is a graduate of the Stanford Graduate School of Business Executive Program.
Tenure
Joined in May 2017 as President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director at MU, leveraging extensive experience in the semiconductor and technology industries.

Also at MICRON TECHNOLOGY

ASA
April S. Arnzen
Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer
MB
Manish Bhatia
Executive Vice President, Global Operations
MJM
Mark J. Murphy
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

About

Sanjay Mehrotra, aged 66, has a strong foundation in engineering and business, which has been pivotal in shaping his career. His academic achievements in electrical engineering, computer science, and executive business education have equipped him with the insight needed for navigating the competitive technology landscape.

Before joining MU, he co-founded SanDisk Corporation in 1988 and played an instrumental role in its growth, eventually leading the company as President and CEO until its acquisition in 2016. His career is marked by diverse leadership roles that have continually driven innovation in the semiconductor memory industry.

At MU, his tenure since May 2017 as President, CEO, and Director underscores his strategic vision and commitment to advancing the company’s objectives. Additionally, his participation on several boards, including those of Cavium, Western Digital, and CDW, reflects a broad impact on the technology sector and reinforces his reputation as a seasoned leader.

$MU Performance Under Sanjay Mehrotra

Past Roles

Organization Role Date Range Details
Cavium, Inc. Board of Directors July 2009 - July 2018 N/A [N/A]
Western Digital Corp. Board of Directors May 2016 - February 2017 N/A [N/A]
SanDisk Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer January 2011 - May 2016 Co-founded and led the company since 1988 until its eventual sale
SanDisk Corporation Board of Directors July 2010 - May 2016 N/A [N/A]

External Roles

Organization Role Date Range [N/A]Details [N/A]
CDW Corporation Board of Directors N/A [N/A]N/A [N/A]
Semiconductor Industry Association Board of Directors N/A [N/A]N/A [N/A]

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2024
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Base Salary$1,418,000 Annual (Fiscal 2024)Restored to pre-reduction level after a 20% reduction in Fiscal 2023
Cash in Lieu of Benefits$338,700 Lump sum covering 24 monthsCovers 24 months of benefits as per the Change in Control agreement

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2024

Short-Term Incentive (STI) Bonus

MetricValueDetails
STI Target$3,048,700 215% of base salary for Fiscal 2024
Actual STI Payout$4,847,433 Adjusted based on performance with negative discretion applied by the Compensation Committee
Performance MetricsN/ATied to profitability, technology, product, business, cost & efficiency, and other objectives

Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units (PRSUs)

DetailValueNotes
Grant DateOctober 13, 2023 N/A
Grant Date Fair Value (Target)$15,437,097 Calculated at target level for performance-based awards
Threshold Shares49,572 Minimum performance level required
Target Shares209,807 Shares awarded at the target performance level
Maximum Shares419,614 Cap at 200% payout of the target level
Performance MetricsrTSR, HBM3E+ shipments, High-Growth Segment Revenue Metrics used for performance evaluation; specific numeric targets are confidential
Vesting ScheduleOctober 2025 and October 2026 Vesting occurs in two tranches based on performance over Fiscal 2025 and 2026
Evaluation PeriodThrough Fiscal 2025 and 2026 Performance is measured over multi-year periods

Note: Specific numerical thresholds beyond share quantities and dollar amounts for performance metrics are not disclosed due to their confidential nature.

Interviews

Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra goes one-on-one with Jim Cramer thumbnail

Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra goes one-on-one with Jim Cramer

CNBC Television
8:48 min
Oct 18, 2024
Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra on Q4 earnings beat: AI is transforming the industry thumbnail

Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra on Q4 earnings beat: AI is transforming the industry

CNBC Television
4:39 min
Sep 26, 2024
Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra Talks Record High Shares | Bloomberg Talks thumbnail

Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra Talks Record High Shares | Bloomberg Talks

Bloomberg Podcasts
13:38 min
Mar 21, 2024
Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra on earnings beat: We are leading the industry in terms of technology thumbnail

Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra on earnings beat: We are leading the industry in terms of technology

CNBC Television
5:42 min
Sep 28, 2023
Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra on earnings beat: Financial performance will continue to gain momentum thumbnail

Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra on earnings beat: Financial performance will continue to gain momentum

CNBC Television
6:40 min
Dec 21, 2023