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Nicholas T. Pinchuk

Chairman, President, and CEO at Snap-on
Board
Since December 2007
Age
78 years
Education
Earned Master and Bachelor of Science degrees in Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School.
Tenure
Joined SNA in 2002 as Senior Vice President and President of the Worldwide Commercial & Industrial Group, later serving as President and Chief Operating Officer in 2007, and then becoming President, Chief Executive Officer in December 2007 and Chairman in 2009.

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About

Nicholas T. Pinchuk has built a diverse career marked by leadership roles both before and after joining SNA. Prior to his tenure with the company, he held several pivotal positions at Carrier Corporation under United Technologies, including roles as President of Global Refrigeration Operations and President of Asia Pacific Operations, while also contributing as an officer in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam conflict.

His professional journey has been characterized by a steady progression through increasingly strategic and operational roles, reflecting a commitment to excellence and innovation. At SNA, his influence grew rapidly, culminating in top executive positions that have steered the company through significant growth and change.

Beyond his corporate responsibilities, his career is distinguished by a blend of technical expertise and broad operational experience. His leadership continues to be instrumental in shaping SNA's strategic direction and operational efficiency, providing a solid foundation for future advancements.

$SNA Performance Under Nicholas T. Pinchuk

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Snap-on IncorporatedPresident and Chief Operating Officer2007Held in 2007 prior to becoming Chairman, President, and CEO
Snap-on IncorporatedSenior Vice President and President – Worldwide Commercial & Industrial Group2002 to 2007Held from 2002 to 2007
Carrier Corporation (subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation)President of Global Refrigeration OperationsN/ARole held before joining SNA
Carrier Corporation (subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation)President of Asia Pacific OperationsN/ARole held before joining SNA
Ford Motor CompanyVarious financial and engineering positionsN/AHeld before joining SNA

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2023
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Salary$1,142,473 AnnualFixed base salary
Company Matching Contributions to 401(k) Plan$9,900 AnnualPart of All Other Compensation
Company Matching Contributions to Deferred Compensation Plan$76,535 AnnualPart of All Other Compensation
Dividend Equivalents on Vested Stock Awards$234,837 AnnualPart of All Other Compensation
All Other Compensation Total$321,272 AnnualSum of the above components

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2023

Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation

MetricDollar Amount/PercentageDetails
Threshold$385,585 25% of target; cash-based plan
Target$1,542,339 135% of base salary; establishes payout benchmark
Maximum$3,084,678 200% of target; cap for payout
Weighting (Financial Results)50% Based on operating income & RONAEBIT; requires meeting WACC
Weighting (Strategic Business Goals)50% Based on personal strategic objectives such as van channel enhancement and market expansion
Actual Payout (Financial)117.5% Operating income increased by 11.9% and RONAEBIT achieved 37.6%, resulting in payout between target and maximum
Actual Payout (Strategic)116.0% Payout based on achievement of personal strategic goals
Vesting ScheduleNone Cash-based payout with no vesting; paid at fiscal year-end

Stock Awards

MetricDollar Amount/Share/UnitDetails
PSUs Threshold25% of target Performance-based on revenue growth & RONAEBIT
PSUs Target100% of targetTarget fair value of $4,148,933 at grant ; granted 16,645 units
PSUs Maximum200% of target Actual performance reached 200% (RONAEBIT 36.3% and revenues $4,730M)
RSUs Units5,549 units Granted with a fair value of $1,383,144; vest on a three-year cliff
Vesting SchedulePSUs: Vests after the three-year performance period; RSUs: 3-year cliffPerformance period spans 2023-2025

Option Awards

MetricDollar Amount/UnitDetails
Grant Date Fair Value$1,323,023 For Option Awards as of 2023
Grant Date Stock Price (Exercise Price)$249.26 Based on the closing price on February 9, 2023
Options Granted24,295 options Granted under the 2011 Plan on February 9, 2023 ; vest in three annual increments starting February 9, 2024
Expiration DateFebruary 9, 2033 Options expire 10 years from the grant date
Vesting ScheduleThree annual incrementsFirst vesting occurs on the first anniversary (February 9, 2024)