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    Louis V. Pinkham

    Chief Executive Officer at Regal Rexnord Corp
    Since April 2019
    Age
    53 years
    Education
    Earned a B.S. in Engineering from Duke University, an M.S. in Engineering Management from Northwestern University’s McCormick School of Engineering, and an M.B.A. from Northwestern University’s Kellogg Graduate School of Management.
    Tenure
    Joined RRX as Chief Executive Officer in April 2019 and has led the company’s strategic and operational initiatives since then.

    Also at Regal Rexnord Corp

    BEL
    Brooke E. Lang
    Executive Vice President & President, Power Efficiency Solutions Segment
    CAL
    Cheryl A. Lewis
    Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer
    HDJ
    Hugo Dubovoy, Jr.
    Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary

    About

    Louis V. Pinkham has built a strong foundation in both technology and business through his extensive academic and professional journey. He earned his degrees from prestigious institutions, which guided him toward leadership roles across multiple sectors, and as of February 2025, he is 53 years old.

    Before his tenure at RRX, he held progressively responsible roles at major companies such as Eaton Corporation and Crane Co., where he developed a deep expertise in operational management and global leadership. His experience spanned engineering, quality management, and executive leadership.

    Since joining the company in April 2019 as Chief Executive Officer, he has focused on driving strategic growth, operational excellence, and innovation at RRX. In addition, his contributions extend to serving on various boards and industry associations, underscoring his commitment to advancing both the company and the broader industrial community.

    $RRX Performance Under Louis V. Pinkham

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Crane Co. Senior Vice President & Leadership Roles2012 - 2019 Senior Vice President (2016 - 2019) and other leadership roles (2012 - 2016)
    Eaton Corporation Senior Vice President and General Manager, Critical Power Solutions Division2000 - 2012 Held successive and increasing roles of global responsibility
    ITT Sherotec Engineering and Quality ManagerN/A N/A
    Molecular Biosystems, Inc. Process Design EngineerN/A N/A

    External Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    University of Chicago Medical Center Member of the Board of Trustees N/A N/A
    Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago Member of the Board of Trustees N/A N/A
    Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation (MAPI) Member of the Board of Trustees N/A N/A
    Jacobs Solutions Inc. Director N/A N/A
    National Electrical Manufacturers Association Member of the Board of Governors N/A N/A

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Base Salary$1,200,000 Annual (as of Dec 31, 2023)Fixed annual base salary
    Company Contributions to SDCRP$197,400 AnnualSupplemental Defined Contribution Retirement Plan
    Company Car Use$4,450 Annual/Per UseProvided for personal vehicle use
    Club Membership Dues$16,150 AnnualMembership dues coverage
    Life Insurance Premiums$1,872 AnnualLife insurance coverage
    Company Contribution to 401(k) Plan$13,200 AnnualContribution to 401(k) retirement plan

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023

    Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation

    MetricDetails
    Performance Weights90% based on Company Performance, 10% based on Policy Deployment
    Target PercentageIncreased from 125% to 135% of base salary effective July 1, 2023
    Threshold Payout$1,560,000 (100% of base salary)
    Target Payout$1,560,000 (135% of base salary)
    Maximum Payout$3,120,000 (200% of target)
    Evaluation PeriodFiscal Year 2023
    Payout TimingSingle cash payment following fiscal year-end

    Performance Share Units (PSUs)

    MetricDetails
    Performance MetricTotal Shareholder Return (TSR) relative to peer group
    Threshold ConditionTSR at the 25th percentile earns 25% of target PSUs
    Target ConditionTSR at the 50th percentile earns 100% of target PSUs
    Maximum ConditionTSR at the 75th percentile earns 200% of target PSUs
    InterpolationLinear interpolation between threshold-target and target-maximum
    Target PSUs21,320 units
    Maximum PSUs42,640 units (200% of target)
    Grant DateFebruary 23, 2023
    Grant Date Fair Value$5,076,932
    Grant Date Stock Price$154.20 per share
    Vesting ScheduleVesting occurs after a 3-year performance period (2023-2025)

    *Note: Other performance-based awards (SARs, RSUs) do not have specific performance metrics attached for 2023. *