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Jon E. Kirchner

Chief Executive Officer and President at Xperi
Board
Since October 1, 2022
Age
57 years
Education
Holds a B.A. in Economics, cum laude from Claremont McKenna College.
Tenure
Served as CEO of Xperi Corporation starting in June 2017 and assumed the role of CEO and President at Xperi Inc. on October 1, 2022.

Also at Xperi

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Matt Milne
Chief Revenue Officer
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Rebecca K. Marquez
Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
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Robert Andersen
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

About

Jon E. Kirchner is an experienced executive with a strong background in finance and technology leadership. He began his career advising clients at Price Waterhouse LLP and later played a key role at DTS, where he held multiple senior roles, including CEO and Chairman, transforming the company into a global leader.

His progression led him to serve as President and CEO of Xperi Corporation starting in June 2017, where he demonstrated his commitment to innovation and strategic growth in the digital media and entertainment industries.

Following the spin-off, he assumed his current role as CEO and President at Xperi Inc. on October 1, 2022, further continuing his leadership journey with a focus on expanding technology applications across consumer devices and digital platforms.

Recognized for his contributions through various awards, his career is marked by a dedication to operational excellence and transformative leadership in the tech field.

$XPER Performance Under Jon E. Kirchner

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Xperi Holding Corporation CEO June 2020 – October 2022 Ended upon transition to current role at Xperi Inc.
Xperi Corporation CEO June 2017 – June 2020 Succeeded Thomas A. Lacey; role succeeded by new structure.
Xperi Corporation President December 2016 – June 2017 Assumed after the acquisition of DTS, Inc.
Free Stream Media Corporation (Samba TV) Board of Directors 2012 – 2023 Past external role.
DTS, Inc. CEO 2001 – 2016 Led the company through significant growth.
DTS, Inc. Chairman of the Board of Directors 2010 – 2016 Served concurrently with CEO role.
DTS, Inc. Senior Leadership Roles (President, COO, CFO) 1993 – 2001 Held various key roles prior to CEO.
Price Waterhouse LLP Consulting & Audit Group Member 1989 – 1993 Advised clients on strategy, finance, operations, and valuation.

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2024
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Base Salary$750,000 Annual (2024)Base salary for 2024
RSUs (2024 Stock Awards)$5,287,694 2024 GrantReported grant-date fair value for RSUs (non-performance)
All Other Compensation$11,358 2024Other compensation in 2024
Severance Benefits200% of base salary & 200% of target bonus As per Employment Agreement effective November 6, 2024Includes lump sum cash payment and continuation of health benefits for up to 24 months upon specified termination

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2024

Annual Performance-Based Cash Incentive Bonus

MetricValueDetails
Target Bonus$750,000 100% of base salary
Actual Payout$450,000 60% of target bonus due to performance adjustments
Revenue Threshold$494 million Minimum revenue threshold (90% of plan requirement)
EBITDA Achieved$74 million Resulted in a multiplier originally at 67%, then reduced to 60%

Performance Stock Units (PSUs)

MetricValueDetails
Performance MetricsStock price performance; Adjusted EBITDA Margin Vesting and achievement are tied to these metrics
Vesting Schedule3 years (ending in 2027) PSUs vest at the end of the performance period
Grant DateMarch 1, 2024 Official grant date
Grant Date Fair Value$6,656,974 At maximum attainment of performance goals
Monte Carlo AssumptionsExpected Life: 3 yrs; Risk-free Rate: 3.9% ; Volatility: 46.2% Used for valuing the market-based performance conditions
Unearned Shares260,557 shares Number of shares subject to performance vesting
Market Value of Unearned Shares$2,675,920 Based on a closing price of $10.27 per share as of December 31, 2024