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Donald J. Zurbay

President and CEO at PDCO
Board
Since October 2022
Age
57 years
Tenure
Started as CFO in June 2018 and was promoted to President and CEO in October 2022.

Also at PDCO

KMB
Kevin M. Barry
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
KMP
Kevin M. Pohlman
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
LBK
Les B. Korsh
Chief Legal Officer

About

Donald J. Zurbay has been leading PDCO as President and Chief Executive Officer since October 2022 after serving as the Chief Financial Officer from June 2018 to October 2022. His extensive career in finance and leadership includes pivotal roles at St. Jude Medical, Inc. where he served as Vice President and CFO, as well as significant stints at PricewaterhouseCoopers, The Valspar Corporation, and Deloitte & Touche.

Throughout his professional journey, he has demonstrated strategic financial oversight and leadership acumen, contributing to growth and transformation at every organization he has been part of. In addition to his executive roles, he has also served on the boards of multiple companies including Avedro, Inc., Silk Road Medical, Inc., and Sight Sciences, Inc., which further underscores his broad expertise in both finance and the healthcare sector.

At 57 years old, he brings a wealth of experience and insight to PDCO, balancing deep industry knowledge with a commitment to innovative leadership. His career reflects a steady progression from financial management roles to executive leadership, making him a central figure in PDCO’s strategic direction.

$PDCO Performance Under Donald J. Zurbay

Past Roles

Organization Role Date Range Details
Patterson Companies, Inc. (PDCO) Chief Financial Officer (CFO) June 2018 – October 2022 Served as CFO before promotion to President and CEO
Patterson Companies, Inc. (PDCO) Interim Chief Financial Officer Brief period during transition Served during the transition period before officially becoming CEO
St. Jude Medical, Inc. Vice President and Chief Financial Officer August 2012 – January 2017 Oversaw accounting, financial, and business development; also held roles as Director of Finance and Corporate Controller
PricewaterhouseCoopers Assurance & Business Advisory Services Senior Manager 5 years N/A
The Valspar Corporation General Accounting Manager N/A N/A
Deloitte & Touche Auditor Started in 1989 N/A
Avedro, Inc. Director February 2019 – November 2019 Role concluded with the company’s sale

External Roles

Organization Role Date Range Details
Sight Sciences, Inc. Director Since July 2020 Current board seat
Silk Road Medical, Inc. Director Since March 2018 Current board seat

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2024
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Salary$900,001AnnualBase Salary
All Other Compensation$118,674AnnualBreakdown: Automobile Allowance ($10,596), Executive Life Insurance Premiums ($5,409), Reimbursement for Taxes ($8,194), 401(k) Contributions ($12,641), Travel Benefit ($3,889), Dividends ($77,944)

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2024

Annual Cash Incentive Compensation (MICP)

MetricThresholdTargetMaximumWeight
Consolidated Adjusted Operating Income$289.4M $340.4M $408.5M 70%
Consolidated Free Cash Flow$149.1M $175.4M $210.5M 30%
  • Target MICP Award: $1,125,000 (125% of base salary)
  • Actual Payout: $813,713 (72.33% of target)
  • Evaluation Period: Fiscal 2024
  • Conditions: Payout is contingent on achieving the specified financial metrics; if performance falls below the threshold, no payout is made.

Performance Stock Units (PSUs)

MetricThresholdTargetMaximum
3-Year Cumulative EPS90% of target (50% payout)100% (100% payout)115% (160% payout)
rTSR Modifier0.75x1.00x1.25x
  • PSU Grants (Units): Threshold: 22,550, Target: 60,132, Maximum: 120,264
  • Grant Date: July 1, 2023
  • Grant Date Fair Value: $2,063,129
  • Vesting Schedule: Vesting occurs after a 3-year performance period (fiscal 2024–2026)

Stock Options

DetailValue
Grant DateJuly 1, 2023
Grant Date Fair Value$1,000,000
Grant Date Stock Price$33.26 per share
Vesting ScheduleOne-third annually over 3 years (starting July 1, 2024)
Expiration DateJuly 1, 2033
Performance MetricsNone – service-based

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

DetailValue
Grant DateJuly 1, 2023
Grant Date Fair Value$999,995
Number of RSUs Granted30,066
Grant Date Stock Price$33.26 per share
Vesting ScheduleOne-third annually over 3 years (starting July 1, 2024)
Performance MetricsNone – service-based