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Stephen Williamson

Senior Vice President and CFO at THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC
Since August 2015
Age
58 years
Education
Holds a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance from the University of Wales.
Tenure
Joined TMO in 2001 as Vice President, European Financial Operations and later held various finance leadership roles before being promoted to Senior Vice President and CFO in August 2015.

Also at THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC

GP
Gianluca Pettiti
Executive Vice President
JRH
Joseph R. Holmes
Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer

About

Stephen Williamson is the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where he oversees finance, tax, mergers and acquisitions, treasury, and global business services functions.

He began his tenure at the company in 2001 as Vice President, European Financial Operations and advanced through multiple leadership positions, culminating in his promotion to his current role in August 2015.

Prior to joining TMO, he built a strong foundation in finance and corporate development through roles at Honeywell International and Price Waterhouse, and he holds a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance as well as membership with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales.

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. Vice President, Financial Operations 2008 - 2015 Held position before promotion to Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in 2015

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2023
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Salary$1,014,577 AnnuallySalary earned for the year
Stock Awards$2,535,540 2023 Grant DateRestricted stock unit awards; aggregate grant date fair value per ASC 718
Option Awards$1,680,428 2023 Grant DateStock option awards; aggregate grant date fair value per ASC 718
Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation$805,777 Annual Incentive PayoutPayouts based on performance under the incentive plan
All Other Compensation$203,937 VariousIncludes matching 401(k) contributions ($19,800 ), long-term disability premiums ($2,843 ), matching deferred comp contributions ($146,798 ), dividend equivalents ($13,237 ), financial planning services ($15,925 ), and other items ($5,334 )
Option Exercises$10,570,131 Upon Exercise29,100 shares acquired on exercise; value realized based on exercise and market price
Stock Vesting$4,664,183 Upon Vesting8,531 shares vested; value calculated as shares multiplied by market price
Nonqualified Deferred Compensation$2,450,368 Year-EndAggregate balance includes executive and company contributions (each $146,798 ) and aggregate earnings ($212,607 )

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2023

Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units (PRSUs) for 2023

MetricThresholdTargetMaximumGrant DateGrant Date Fair ValueGrant Date Stock PriceVesting Schedule
Organic Revenue Growth3,032 shares 6,670 shares N/A February 22, 2023 $1,704,166 $548.40 3-year ratable vesting
Adjusted EPS3,032 shares 6,670 shares N/A February 22, 2023 $1,704,166 $548.40 3-year ratable vesting
Total Shareholder Return3,032 shares 6,670 shares N/A February 22, 2023 $1,704,166 $548.40 3-year ratable vesting

Additional Details:

  • Performance is measured over one year with a subsequent three-year adjustment based on relative TSR performance.
  • No vesting occurs if minimum performance conditions are not met.
  • Dividends accrue as dividend equivalents, paid only on vested awards.
  • All awards were granted under the company's 2013 Stock Incentive Plan.