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R. Preston Feight

Chief Executive Officer at PACCAR
Board
Since July 2019
Age
57 years
Education
Earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Northern Arizona University and an M.S. in Engineering Management from the University of Colorado.
Tenure
Joined PACCAR in January 2015 as General Manager of Kenworth Truck Company and Vice President, later serving as President of DAF Trucks and Executive Vice President before becoming CEO in July 2019.

Also at PACCAR

ALL
A. Lily Ley
Vice President and CIO
BJP
Brice J. Poplawski
Vice President and Controller
CMD
C. Michael Dozier
Executive Vice President

About

At 57 years old as of February 2025, the executive has built a foundation in mechanical engineering that laid the groundwork for a successful career in the commercial vehicle industry.

His professional journey began with engineering roles at Ford Motor Company and AlliedSignal Inc., and later evolved through several critical positions at PACCAR, including roles as Kenworth Chief Engineer, Assistant General Manager for Marketing and Sales, General Manager of Kenworth Truck Company and Vice President, and President of DAF Trucks.

Since stepping into the role of Chief Executive Officer in July 2019, he has demonstrated effective leadership and a deep understanding of global operations, contributing to the growth and strategic direction of the company. His continued commitment is further underscored by his service as a director since 2019, marking a career defined by progressive responsibility and industry expertise.

$PCAR Performance Under R. Preston Feight

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate Range
PACCAR Inc.Executive Vice PresidentSeptember 2018 to June 2019
PACCAR Inc.Vice President and President of DAF TrucksApril 2016 to August 2018
PACCAR Inc.General Manager of Kenworth Truck Company and Vice PresidentJanuary 2015 to March 2016
PACCAR Inc.Kenworth Assistant General Manager for Marketing and SalesApril 2012 to December 2014
PACCAR Inc.Kenworth Chief EngineerAugust 2008 to March 2012
Ford Motor CompanyEngineer6 years (dates not specified)
AlliedSignal Inc.Engineer2 years (dates not specified)

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2023
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details (with citations)
Base Salary$1,544,231AnnualFixed salary for 2023
SIP (401(k) Matching)$16,500AnnualCompany matching contributions to the SIP
Tax Preparation Services$4,864AnnualIncome related to tax preparation services

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2023

Annual Incentive Plan (AIP)

MetricValueDetails/Citations
Primary MetricCompany Net IncomeThreshold: $2.5B, Target: $2.8B, Maximum: $3.2B
Actual Net Income$4.6BExceeded maximum; drove 180% payout
Weights75% (Company Profit) / 25% (Leadership)
Target Award % of Base125%125% of base salary
Payout Achievement180% of targetDerived from 140% profit goal and 110% leadership
Payment TimingQ1 2024 (after performance evaluation)Cash-based; no vesting

Restricted Stock/RSUs (Stock Awards)

MetricValueDetails/Citations
Performance Metric5% after-tax return on revenueBased on net income/total revenues
Grant DateFebruary 8, 2023
Grant Date Fair Value$4,262,500
Number of Shares43,436 shares
Exercise/Base Price$71.95
Vesting Schedule25% vesting on the first month following grant; then 25% each January
Settlement ConditionBased on average closing priceAverage price on Feb 5, 2024: $104.16

Option Awards

MetricValueDetails/Citations
Grant DateFebruary 8, 2023
Number of Options141,038
Exercise/Base Price$71.95
Grant Date Fair Value$1,856,874
Vesting DateJanuary 1, 2026Fully vested on this date
Expiration DateFebruary 8, 2033
Underlying Performance MetricsMulti-year measures: change in net income, return on sales, return on capital, total shareholder returnLTIP based

Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation

MetricValueDetails/Citations
Performance MeasuresCompany Profit Goal and Business LeadershipWeights: 75% and 25% respectively
Payout ScaleThreshold: 40%, Target: 100%, Maximum: 200% of targetSliding scale details provided
Target Award % of Base125%Target set as 125% of base salary
Payout Achieved180% of targetResulted in actual payout of $3,487,500
Funding LimitUp to $4,500,000Within IC Plan funding

Long-Term Cash Award (LTIP)

MetricValueDetails/Citations
Performance MetricsCompany Performance (75%) and Business Leadership (25%)Based on three-year changes (net income, return on sales, return on capital, shareholder return)
Sliding Scale<75%: 0%, 75%: 50%, 100%: 100%, 125%: 150%, 150%: 200%
Grant DateFebruary 8, 2023
Grant Date Fair ValueThreshold: $246,591, Target: $3,875,000, Maximum: $7,750,000
Vesting PeriodThree-year performance period (2023-2025)Award determined post-cycle
Payment CapMaximum annual cash: $7,000,000

This performance compensation breakdown covers the key components for 2023 including the AIP, Restricted Stock/RSUs, Option Awards, Non-Equity Incentive Compensation, and the Long-Term Cash Award, with detailed metrics, targets, vesting schedules, and payout conditions as provided in the documents.