Douglas Campbell served as the CEO of Solid Power, Inc. from March 2021 until his retirement in November 2022. He has an engineering background, having earned his Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, which played a crucial role in his leadership at...

Douglas Campbell served as the CEO of Solid Power, Inc. from March 2021 until his retirement in November 2022. He has an engineering background, having earned his Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, which played a crucial role in his leadership at a company focused on advanced battery technology. Under his guidance, the company explored innovative practices in energy solutions, marked by significant insider trading activities. Mr. Campbell's stock holdings reached an impressive peak of $101.89 million in April 2022 before experiencing a decline. Notably, his compensation package for 2022 totaled approximately $3.4 million, largely driven by vested stock options as he ended his tenure. Remarkably, his departure from Solid Power wasn't due to any disagreements regarding the company's practices or policies. Throughout his role, Mr. Campbell demonstrated a strong commitment to aligning executive compensation with company performance, emphasizing strategic growth in the tech landscape of clean energy and sustainability. His contributions shaped Solid Power's trajectory during a critical phase.

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Douglas Campbell

Ex-CEO of Solid Power

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Field of Expertise

Technology & Engineering - Engineering

Sector of Economy

Industrials

Born

May 15, 1966 - 58 years ago

CEO of Solid Power for

1 year 8 months (Mar 2021 - Nov 2022)

Previous Experience

CEO of Solid Power, Inc. since March 2021; previously held leadership roles in various companies.

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Douglas Campbell

Holdings

See how much did Douglas Campbell make over time.

Douglas Campbell's stock holdings fluctuated significantly during his time as CEO of Solid Power. In December 2021, they were valued at $65.96 million, which steadily increased to a peak of $101.89 million by April 2022. However, after reaching this high,...

Douglas Campbell's stock holdings fluctuated significantly during his time as CEO of Solid Power. In December 2021, they were valued at $65.96 million, which steadily increased to a peak of $101.89 million by April 2022. However, after reaching this high, the value saw a notable decline, hovering around $48.84 million in November 2022, shortly before his retirement. Over the following months, his holdings continued to drop, dipping to around $26.65 million in January 2023, and further down to approximately $15.91 million by October 2023. Throughout this period, Mr. Campbell strategically sold portions of his stock, reflecting changes in both his personal financial strategy and market conditions.

Total Stock Sold

$14.23M

SLDP

$14.23M

2,100,000 SLDP shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Douglas Campbell didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra SLDP2,100,000 shares worth $28.14M.
This is 97.81% and $13.91M more than what they got when they sold the stock.

Charitable Transactions

SLDP

162,338 shares

SLDP

Recent Charitable Transactions

SLDP

162,338 shares

SLDP

Jun 27, 2022

Charity

Insider Trading

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SLDP

$3.78M

SLDP at $6.62/share

Aug 29, 2022

Sale

SLDP

$3.51M

SLDP at $6.88/share

Aug 25, 2022

Sale

SLDP

$3.53M

SLDP at $6.79/share

Aug 23, 2022

Sale

SLDP

$3.40M

SLDP at $6.79/share

Aug 19, 2022

Sale

SLDP

162,338 shares

SLDP

Jun 27, 2022

Charity

SLDP

189,223 shares

SLDP

May 12, 2022

Received

SLDP

6,682,160 shares

SLDP

Dec 8, 2021

Received

Compensation History

See how much did Douglas Campbell make over time.

In terms of compensation, Douglas Campbell's package for 2022 amounted to approximately $3.4 million, primarily derived from his base salary of $322,253 and significant amounts from vested stock options, which accounted for about $2.3 million. This payout structure emphasizes the company’s compensation philosophy, designed to attract and retain talent while aligning executive pay with company performance. Despite not receiving a cash bonus due to his resignation, the overall compensation reflects his contributions and the high expectations placed on executives in the fast-growing energy sector. In 2021, his total compensation was slightly higher at about $436,774, showcasing a trend of increasing stock awards as the company restructured its incentives for leaders. The compensation arrangements highlight the pressures and responsibilities faced by CEOs in technology firms focused on innovation.

Year

2022

Total Compensation

$1.71M

Salary

$322.25K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy of Solid Power, Inc. is designed to attract and retain qualified executives while aligning their compensation with company performance and shareholder interests.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

Mr. Campbell resigned from the Company on November 29, 2022, and was therefore ineligible to earn an annual cash bonus for 2022.

Other

$18.55K

Board Justification

This includes contributions to the 401(k) plan and other benefits provided to Mr. Campbell during his employment.

Restricted Stock

$1.37M(1.37M RSU)

Board Justification

The stock awards granted to Mr. Campbell in 2022 were subject to vesting conditions, and the amounts listed reflect the stock that vested during the year.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for Mr. Campbell's compensation were primarily based on operational and strategic goals, rather than financial metrics.

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David Jansen

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