Guy Sella was the CEO and Chairman of SolarEdge Technologies from its early days in 2010 until his passing in 2019. He held a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Ben Gurion University, showing a solid foundation in technology. Under...

Guy Sella was the CEO and Chairman of SolarEdge Technologies from its early days in 2010 until his passing in 2019. He held a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Ben Gurion University, showing a solid foundation in technology. Under his leadership, SolarEdge grew significantly, becoming a leader in the solar tech industry. In 2019, Sella's total compensation amounted to approximately $13.9 million, which included a salary, bonuses, and substantial vested stock due to his untimely death, emphasizing the company's strong performance. Notably, Sella amassed shares valued at over $200 million during his final years, indicating his deep alignment with the company's growth. His approach to executive compensation was tied closely to achieving specific financial goals, reflecting a focus on performance and results. Additionally, he was known for fostering an innovative work culture that secured SolarEdge’s position in a competitive market, which still thrives in the clean energy sector today.

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Guy Sella

Founder and Ex-CEO of SolarEdge Technologies

Education

B.S. in Engineering from the Technion, Israel’s Institute of Technology in Haifa.

Field of Expertise

Technology & Engineering - Engineering

Sector of Economy

Energy

Born

January 1, 1965 - 60 years ago

CEO of SolarEdge Technologies for

13 years 7 months (Jan 2006 - Aug 2019)

Previous Experience

Director of technology for the Israeli National Security Council, Partner at Star Ventures.

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Guy Sella

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William J. Berger

Founder and CEO of Sunnova Energy International

2022 Compensation

Stock

$489.65K

Salary

$650.00K

Bonus

$1.22M

Other

$20.09K

Total Holdings

$142.76K

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Badri Kothandaraman

CEO of Enphase Energy

2022 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$450.00K

Bonus

$564.67K

Other

$2.11K

Total Holdings

$103.23M

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Mary Powell

CEO of Sunrun

2022 Compensation

Stock

$720.02K

Salary

$800.00K

Bonus

$1.29M

Other

$10.68K

Total Holdings

$3.72M

Holdings

See how much did Guy Sella make over time.

Before his passing in 2019, Guy Sella held a significant portion of SolarEdge shares, peaking at a value exceeding $200 million shortly before his death. His holdings were emblematic of the trust placed in him by investors and the rapid...

Before his passing in 2019, Guy Sella held a significant portion of SolarEdge shares, peaking at a value exceeding $200 million shortly before his death. His holdings were emblematic of the trust placed in him by investors and the rapid growth of SolarEdge. The most substantial spike in his holdings occurred from late 2019 to early 2021, with notable increases in company value reflecting a booming interest in renewable energy technologies. During his tenure, the value of his shares fluctuated greatly, showcasing both the volatile nature of the market and the strong performance of SolarEdge as it capitalized on the renewable energy wave. His stock holdings peaked at nearly $211 million in early 2021 after he passed, a clear testament to his alignment with the company's long-term success and the hard work he put in over the years.

Total Stock Sold

$21.53M

SEDG

$21.53M

418,251 SEDG shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Guy Sella didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra SEDG418,251 shares worth $38.57M.
This is 79.12% and $17.04M more than what they got when they sold the stock.

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Guy Sella.

SEDG

$16.35K

SEDG at $52.90/share

Jun 3, 2019

Sale

SEDG

55,325 shares

SEDG

Jan 2, 2019

Received

SEDG

$11.45K

SEDG at $39.36/share

Dec 3, 2018

Sale

SEDG

$18.73K

SEDG at $55.59/share

Jun 1, 2018

Sale

SEDG

$3.04M

SEDG at $60.90/share

May 10, 2018

Sale

SEDG

$8.37M

SEDG at $55.77/share

Mar 23, 2018

Sale

SEDG

$9.13M

SEDG at $42.15/share

Feb 15, 2018

Sale

SEDG

38,107 shares

SEDG

Jan 2, 2018

Received

SEDG

$22.54K

SEDG at $34.78/share

Dec 1, 2017

Sale

SEDG

68,259 shares

SEDG

Feb 17, 2017

Received

Compensation History

See how much did Guy Sella make over time.

Guy Sella's compensation reflected his critical role in SolarEdge's success. In 2017, his total compensation hit around $3.3 million, with a significant portion coming from bonuses tied to the company's performance. His salary steadily increased, peaking at approximately $750,000 in 2019, showing a clear progression consistent with the company's growth trajectory. Notably, after his death, his estate received around $8.8 million in compensation, which included bonuses, vested stocks, and other benefits. This compensation structure highlighted SolarEdge's philosophy of tying executive pay to company performance, encouraging leaders to drive results.

Year

2019

Total Compensation

$21.26M

Salary

$750.00K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy is designed to align executive compensation with company performance, attract and retain talent, and motivate executives to maximize stockholder value.

Bonus

$758.47K

Board Justification

The bonus was based on the achievement of pre-established performance goals, with a minimum achievement level required for bonus payments contingent upon the Company meeting at least 70% of its Financial Goals and having a positive net income.

Other

$8.84M

Board Justification

Includes contributions to severance fund, pension, and other benefits paid to Mr. Sella's estate following his passing.

Restricted Stock

$10.92M(119.3K RSU)

Board Justification

The stock that vested upon Mr. Sella's death, which included 119,298 RSUs that were fully vested.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for determining compensation included financial goals related to revenue, net income, and gross margin.

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