Kenneth Washington is the current CEO of Gentherm Inc., a company he joined in October 2023 after serving as the Senior Vice President and Chief Technology and Innovation Officer at Medtronic. Kenneth has a solid background in engineering, holding multiple...

Kenneth Washington is the current CEO of Gentherm Inc., a company he joined in October 2023 after serving as the Senior Vice President and Chief Technology and Innovation Officer at Medtronic. Kenneth has a solid background in engineering, holding multiple degrees—including a Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate in nuclear engineering—from Texas A&M University. His career spans various notable positions, including leadership roles in Amazon and Ford Motor Company, where he oversaw Ford's research and technology strategy and focused on autonomous vehicles. Besides his technical expertise, Kenneth has been a thought leader, giving over 100 key presentations on technology and innovation at international forums. Under his leadership, Gentherm is expected to leverage his extensive experience to drive growth and innovation in the automotive sector, especially in sustainability and new business opportunities.

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Kenneth Washington

Ex-CEO of Gentherm

Education

Bachelor's, Master's and Doctorate degrees in nuclear engineering from Texas A&M University

Field of Expertise

Technology & Engineering - Engineering

Sector of Economy

Consumer Cyclical

Born

January 1, 1973 - 52 years ago

CEO of Gentherm for

1 year 2 months (Oct 2023 - Jan 2025)

Previous Experience

SVP, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer of Medtronic plc

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Kenneth Washington

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Robert E. Rossiter

CEO of Lear Corporation

2011 Compensation

Stock

$8.88M

Salary

$1.32M

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$681.95K

Total Holdings

$23.94M

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Mikael Bratt

CEO of Autoliv

2023 Compensation

Stock

$482.22K

Salary

$1.30M

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$594.52K

Total Holdings

$1.28M

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Jan Carlson

CEO of Autoliv

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$1.30M

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$594.52K

Total Holdings

$175.02K

Holdings

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As CEO of Gentherm, Kenneth Washington has engaged in several strategic trades recently, reflecting an active management of his holdings. In October 2023, he executed trades valued at approximately $78,000. His trading activities have shown a notable increase, peaking with...

As CEO of Gentherm, Kenneth Washington has engaged in several strategic trades recently, reflecting an active management of his holdings. In October 2023, he executed trades valued at approximately $78,000. His trading activities have shown a notable increase, peaking with a trade of about $216,000 in June 2024. Over these months, his trades typically fluctuated between $69,000 and $144,000, demonstrating an attentive approach to his stock investments. This indicates a high level of confidence and engagement with his company's performance, as his recent trading volume suggests he maintains a keen eye on market dynamics, optimizing his financial positioning in line with Gentherm's growth trajectory. Such engagement can inspire confidence among stakeholders regarding his commitment to shareholder value.

Mar 18, 2025

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THRM @ $30.59

Insider Trading

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THRM

2,662 shares

THRM

May 16, 2024

Received

THRM

1,528 shares

THRM

Oct 9, 2023

Received

Compensation History

See how much did Kenneth Washington make over time.

Kenneth Washington's total compensation as of 2023 reached approximately $2.59 million, reflecting a structured incentive system. His salary was set at $971,000, but the bulk of his earnings came from a performance-based bonus totaling over $1.5 million; he earned 129.1% of his target bonus due to exceeding metrics like adjusted EBITDA and revenue. Despite no stock options vesting in 2023, Washington received a significant grant of performance share units (PSUs) valued at $4.5 million, which align his interests with those of Gentherm's investors. This compensation package reflects a modern approach to executive pay, aiming not just to attract and retain talent but also to align investors and executive interests through performance incentives.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$2.89M

Salary

$971.00K

Board Justification

The compensation program is designed to attract, motivate, and retain qualified executives while aligning their interests with those of shareholders through performance-based incentives.

Bonus

$1.57M

Board Justification

Earned 129.1% of target bonus based on performance metrics including Adjusted EBITDA and Revenue for 2023.

Other

$351.40K

Board Justification

Includes contributions to the Deferred Compensation Plan and other benefits.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 RSU)

Board Justification

No stock grants vested in 2023; only stock grants that vested are included in the total compensation.

Performance Metrics

Adjusted EBITDA, Revenue, Relative Revenue Growth, and Strategic Goals including Automotive New Business Awards and Sustainability metrics.

Other Gentherm CEOs

Here are other CEOs of Gentherm

Charles Kummeth

Ex-CEO of Gentherm

August 2018 - August 2022

William T. Presley

CEO of Gentherm

January 2025 - Present