Raymond Pittard
About Raymond Pittard
Raymond D. Pittard, age 59, served as Executive Vice President and Chief Integrated Supply Chain Officer (Jan 2024–Jul 2025), previously EVP Supply Chain, Engineering and IT (Jul 2021–Jan 2024); he retired effective July 1, 2025 . His core credentials span global supply chain, engineering, and IT leadership; prior roles include SBU President for Transport Solutions across North America and EMEA and leadership of the corporate Transformation Office . Company performance during the 2022–2024 PSU cycle achieved top‑quartile results: 3‑yr CROIC 32.3% (78th percentile) and 3‑yr TSR 101.96% (84th percentile), yielding a 200% PSU payout, with 2024 enterprise results of $19.8B revenue (+12% YoY), $3.8B adjusted EBITDA (+21% YoY), and $2.8B free cash flow (+29.7% YoY) .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Years | Strategic Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trane Technologies | EVP, Chief Integrated Supply Chain Officer | Jan 2024–Jul 2025 | Led integrated global supply chain; retirement eligible and retired Jul 1, 2025 . |
| Trane Technologies | EVP, Supply Chain, Engineering & IT | Jul 2021–Jan 2024 | Enterprise leadership across operations, engineering, and digital; executive officer since 7/1/2021 . |
| Trane Technologies | Transformation Office Leader | Dec 2019–Jun 2021 | Drove execution excellence and enterprise transformation priorities . |
| Trane Technologies | VP, SBU President Transport Solutions NA & EMEA | Dec 2013–Dec 2019 | P&L leader across regions for transport refrigeration (Thermo King) . |
External Roles
No public company directorships or external board roles disclosed in company filings reviewed for Pittard .
Fixed Compensation
Multi‑year compensation (SEC Summary Compensation Table):
| Metric ($) | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | 581,875 | 609,625 |
| Stock Awards (RSUs/PSUs grant‑date fair value) | 579,764 | 701,452 |
| Option Awards (grant‑date fair value) | 196,893 | 212,532 |
| Non‑Equity Incentive (AIM) | 711,903 | 733,739 |
| Change in Pension Value & NQDC Earnings | — | 474,065 |
| All Other Compensation | 104,907 | 130,889 |
| Total Compensation | 2,175,342 | 2,862,302 |
Performance Compensation
Annual Incentive Matrix (AIM) — structure and outcomes
- Design: Equal weighting on Revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, and Cash Flow; sustainability modifier up to ±20% (±15% beginning 2025); capped at 200%; individual performance multiplier applied .
- 2022 ESG modifier applied at +7%; 2023 modifier was 0% (no adjustment) .
| Item | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| AIM Target ($) | 440,625 | 462,750 |
| Achievement (%) | 161.57% (incl. +7% ESG) | 158.56% |
| Payout ($) | 711,903 | 733,739 |
Long‑Term Incentive (LTI) mix and grants
- Mix for NEOs: 50% PSUs, 25% RSUs, 25% Stock Options; RSUs/options vest ratably 1/3 per year over 3 years; PSUs earned over 3 years based on relative CROIC and TSR vs S&P 500 Industrials (0–200% payout curve) .
2023 equity granted to Pittard:
| Grant Type | Grant Date | Quantity/Target | Strike | Grant‑Date FV ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSUs (2023–2025) | 2/7/2023 | Target 2,356 (589 thr/4,712 max) | — | 488,882 |
| RSUs | 2/7/2023 | 1,178 | — | 212,570 |
| Options | 2/7/2023 | 4,437 | 180.45 | 212,532 |
PSU payout results achieved for 2022–2024 cycle (enterprise):
| Metric | Weight | Target (Percentile) | Actual | Payout |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Relative CROIC | 50% | 50th | 32.3% (78th percentile) | 200% |
| Relative TSR | 50% | 50th | 101.96% (84th percentile) | 200% |
| Total | 100% | — | — | 200% |
Equity Ownership & Alignment
Outstanding equity awards (as of Dec 31, 2023)
| Grant Date | Options Exercisable (#) | Options Unexercisable (#) | Exercise Price ($) | Expiration | Unvested RSUs (#) | RSUs MV ($) | Unearned PSUs (#) | PSUs Payout Value ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8/2021 | 4,454 | 2,227 | 148.98 | 2/7/2031 | 444 | 108,292 | 1,611 | 785,846 |
| 2/1/2022 | 1,828 | 3,658 | 167.18 | 1/31/2032 | 786 | 191,705 | 2,244 | 1,094,623 |
| 2/7/2023 | — | 4,437 | 180.45 | 2/6/2033 | 1,178 | 287,314 | 2,356 | 861,943 |
Notes: RSU/option vesting ratable over 3 years; options expire at 10 years less one day; market value computed at $243.90 (12/29/2023 close) .
2023 realizations (vesting/exercise)
| Item | Quantity | Value Realized ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Options Exercised | 26,598 | 2,068,507 |
| Shares Acquired on Vesting (RSUs/PSUs) | 3,359 | 1,103,862 |
Rule 10b5‑1 trading plans (insider selling pressure)
| Action Date | Scheduled Expiration | Aggregate Shares to Sell | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/3/2023 | 2/3/2024 | up to 13,144 | Includes anticipated PSU vesting during plan |
| 5/8/2024 | 2/7/2025 | 1,805 | Small plan aligned to vesting/calendar |
| 5/14/2025 | 11/14/2025 | up to 19,361 | Plan adopted shortly before retirement (effective Jul 1, 2025) |
Alignment policies
- Executive share ownership guidelines: EVPs/SVPs required to hold 3× base salary; accumulation over 5 years; unvested RSUs count, stock options and unvested PSUs do not; all NEOs met requirements as of the record date in 2024/2025 .
- Clawback/recoupment: SEC/NYSE‑aligned policy to recover excess incentive‑based compensation upon accounting restatements; HRCC oversight; broader discretion to recover from other employees in 2025 update .
- Anti‑hedging/pledging: Prohibits hedging, short‑term speculation, holding in margin accounts, or pledging by directors and executive officers .
Employment Terms
Post‑Employment Benefits (as of Dec 31, 2023)
| Scenario | Severance ($) | Earned but Unpaid AIM ($) | PSP Payout ($) | Unvested Equity Value ($) | Enhanced Retirement ($) | Health ($) | Outplacement ($) | Total ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voluntary Resignation/Retirement | — | 733,739 | 949,015 | 1,360,867 | — | — | — | 3,043,621 |
| Involuntary without Cause | 617,000 | 733,739 | 949,015 | 1,360,867 | — | — | 11,400 | 3,672,021 |
| Change in Control (termination) | 3,334,453 | 711,903 | 949,503 | 1,360,867 | 2,596,467 | 99,258 | 100,000 | 9,152,451 |
| Death/Disability | — | 733,739 | 949,015 | 1,360,867 | — | — | — | 3,043,621 |
Key provisions and eligibility:
- Major Restructuring Severance Plan: 2× base salary + 2× target AIM for NEOs; prorated AIM based on actual results; immediate vesting of options/RSUs and prorated PSUs based on actual performance within 1 year of qualifying restructuring; as of 12/31/2023, Pittard’s cash severance value $2,159,500; unvested equity value $2,309,882 . Prior year cash severance $2,173,750; unvested equity value $1,448,332 .
- Retirement eligibility confirmed for Pittard (impacts prorated award treatment and vesting) .
- No tax gross‑ups for change‑in‑control severance; no single‑trigger vesting for cash/equity upon change‑in‑control .
Pension and Deferred Compensation
| Plan | Years Credited Service | Present Value of Accumulated Benefit ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Pension Plan | 32.67 | 378,912 |
| Supplemental Pension Plan II | 32.67 | 939,631 |
| Key Management Supplemental Program (KMP) | 30 | 4,057,502 |
Notes: KMP closed to new entrants in 2022; accruals in Pension/Supplemental pension plans ceased effective Dec 31, 2022 (companywide) . EDCP plans allow deferral of salary/AIM/PSP into shares or investment options per plan terms (enterprise disclosure) .
Investment Implications
- Alignment and pay‑for‑performance: Pittard’s incentives were tightly linked to enterprise value drivers (Revenue, EBITDA, Cash Flow, CROIC, TSR). AIM outcomes were elevated (≈159–162% in 2022–2023) and PSUs paid at 200% for 2022–2024, consistent with TT’s top‑quartile results, supporting strong alignment while elevating realized pay .
- Vesting and selling pressure: Material option exercises and recurring 10b5‑1 plans indicate managed liquidity around vesting dates; the May 2025 plan (up to 19,361 shares) alongside retirement suggests near‑term supply, though structured via pre‑arranged trading plans under Rule 10b5‑1 .
- Retention/transition risk: Retirement eligibility, substantial KMP value, and defined severance/change‑in‑control economics reduced retention risk pre‑retirement; post‑retirement transition appears orderly with clear policy frameworks (no single‑trigger CIC, robust clawback, ownership rules) .
- Governance quality: Strong HRCC oversight, no hedging/pledging, and high say‑on‑pay support the compensation program’s durability; enterprise performance metrics embedded in LTI have historically driven superior outcomes and investor alignment .