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Louis V. Pinkham

Chief Executive Officer at REGAL REXNORD
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

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. *