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    Waleed H. Hassanein

    President, CEO, and Director at Transmedics Group Inc
    Board
    Since August 1998
    Age
    55 years
    Education
    Earned his M.D. degree from Georgetown University in 1993 after attending Cairo University School of Medicine from 1985 to 1989 and holds a General Certificate of Education from the University of London.
    Tenure
    Has served as founder, President, CEO, and Director at TMDX since August 1998.

    Also at Transmedics Group Inc

    AR
    Anil Ranganath
    SVP, General Counsel, Secretary
    GH
    Gerardo Hernandez
    Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
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    Nick Corcoran
    SVP, Supply Chain and Operations

    About

    Waleed H. Hassanein, M.D. is a seasoned leader in the medical field and the founding executive at TMDX. Born in 1969, his clinical and surgical background has been pivotal in shaping his strategic vision and operational approach.

    He initiated his academic journey at Cairo University School of Medicine before transferring to Georgetown University, where he earned his M.D. degree in 1993. In addition, he holds a General Certificate of Education from the University of London, which further underscores his diverse educational background in medicine.

    Since August 1998, he has been at the helm of TMDX, serving as its founding President, CEO, and Director. His extensive experience, including a three-year cardiac surgery research fellowship and two years of general surgery residency, has been integral to the growth and success of the company.

    $TMDX Performance Under Waleed H. Hassanein

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    West Roxbury VA Medical Center / Brigham and Women’s HospitalCardiac Surgery Research FellowshipN/AThree-year fellowship; affiliated with Harvard Medical School
    Georgetown University Medical CenterGeneral Surgery ResidencyN/ATwo-year residency conducted prior to fellowship

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Base Salary$650,000 AnnualIncreased from $590,000 in 2022; 10.2% increase
    Company 401(k) Matching Contributions$13,200 AnnualStandard company contribution as per plan
    Group Term Life Insurance Premium$450 AnnualPremium paid by the company for group term life insurance

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023

    Cash Bonus Compensation

    MetricThresholdTargetMaximumActual Achievement
    Revenue80% of $144M = $115.2M $144M $187M or more $241.6M
    Strategic Goals3 out of 5 N/AN/A5 out of 5
    Bonus PayoutN/A$585,000 200% of target; $1,170,000 $1,170,000
    Evaluation PeriodN/AN/AN/A2023

    Equity Awards Compensation

    ComponentGrant DateGrant Date Fair ValueGrant Date Stock PriceVesting Schedule
    RSUsFeb 20, 2023 $2,467,645 $66.10 Vest annually over 3 years
    Stock OptionsFeb 20, 2023 $2,472,929 $66.10 Vest monthly over 4 years