Zvi (Zivi) Lando is the CEO of SolarEdge Technologies, a leading company in renewable energy solutions. He joined SolarEdge in 2009 as Vice President of Global Sales and later became CEO after the passing of the company's founder, Guy Sella,...

Zvi (Zivi) Lando is the CEO of SolarEdge Technologies, a leading company in renewable energy solutions. He joined SolarEdge in 2009 as Vice President of Global Sales and later became CEO after the passing of the company's founder, Guy Sella, in August 2019. Lando has a strong engineering background, holding a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and has extensive experience in technology and sales, coming from a significant role at Applied Materials. His leadership has helped SolarEdge achieve remarkable growth, with record revenues reaching $1.96 billion in 2021, up 35% from the previous year. Under his guidance, the company joined the prestigious S&P 500 Index in 2021. Interestingly, in 2023, Lando's total compensation was $7.5 million, with a significant portion from stock awards, reflecting the company's performance. Lando is known for his analytical approach to business, focusing on performance-based metrics. His actions and decisions have a direct impact on shifting the company towards sustainability and innovation in the solar energy sector.

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2. Holdings

3. Insider Trading

4. Compensation History

5. Other SolarEdge Technologies CEOs

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Zvi (Zivi) Lando

Ex-CEO of SolarEdge Technologies

Education

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

Field of Expertise

Technology & Engineering - Engineering

Sector of Economy

Energy

Born

January 1, 1966 - 59 years ago

CEO of SolarEdge Technologies for

5 years 0 months (Aug 2019 - Aug 2024)

Previous Experience

EVP Global Sales at SolarEdge, Vice President and General Manager of Baccini Cell Systems Division in the Applied Materials Solar Business Group.

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Zvi (Zivi) Lando

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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 Zvi (Zivi) Lando make over time.

Zvi Lando has seen fluctuations in his holdings in SolarEdge Technologies. At the height of his wealth in January 2021, his holdings were valued at approximately $19.34 million. This figure highlights his strong position in the company and its growth...

Zvi Lando has seen fluctuations in his holdings in SolarEdge Technologies. At the height of his wealth in January 2021, his holdings were valued at approximately $19.34 million. This figure highlights his strong position in the company and its growth trajectory due to increased demand in the renewable energy sector. As of March 2023, his holdings dropped to around $25.41 million, showing that while the value might have declined from its peak, he still maintains a significant investment in the company. Intriguingly, his insider trading activity indicates a strategic approach to managing these shares, with values fluctuating from $6.20 million to $26.59 million between 2019 and 2023, showcasing his ability to navigate the market effectively.

Mar 18, 2025

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shares

SEDG @ $16.88

Total Stock Sold

$46.05M

SEDG

$46.05M

527,172 SEDG shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Zvi (Zivi) Lando didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra SEDG527,172 shares worth $80.71M.
This is 75.28% and $34.66M more than what they got when they sold the stock.

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Zvi (Zivi) Lando.

SEDG

24,809 shares

SEDG

Jan 3, 2024

Received

SEDG

11,386 shares

SEDG

Jan 4, 2023

Received

SEDG

$18.65K

SEDG at $295.98/share

Dec 1, 2022

Sale

SEDG

$16.69K

SEDG at $273.61/share

Jun 1, 2022

Sale

SEDG

$15.11M

SEDG at $334.27/share

Mar 28, 2022

Sale

SEDG

9,736 shares

SEDG

Jan 3, 2022

Received

SEDG

$15.96K

SEDG at $325.64/share

Dec 1, 2021

Sale

SEDG

$11.51K

SEDG at $250.21/share

Jun 1, 2021

Sale

SEDG

14,131 shares

SEDG

Jan 5, 2021

Received

SEDG

$22.50K

SEDG at $274.43/share

Dec 1, 2020

Sale

Compensation History

See how much did Zvi (Zivi) Lando make over time.

In 2023, Zvi Lando's total compensation was $7.5 million, a significant increase compared to previous years. His base salary was around $816,851, reflecting his role and responsibilities at SolarEdge. However, no bonuses were paid in 2023 due to financial performance not meeting set thresholds. A considerable part of Lando's pay came from vested stock awards valued at approximately $6.56 million, indicating a strong alignment of his interests with that of the company's stockholders. This performance-based pay aligns with the company's overall strategy to motivate executives towards achieving long-term goals, though it reflects the challenges of maintaining profitability in the competitive renewable energy market. Overall, Lando's compensation highlights a structure that rewards executive performance based on the company's financial health and stock performance.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$7.50M

Salary

$816.85K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy emphasizes pay-for-performance, aligning executive compensation with the company's financial performance and long-term goals, while also focusing on retention and attracting talent.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

No bonuses were paid to NEOs in 2023 due to financial performance not meeting the minimum threshold of 70% of target and no year-over-year profitability growth.

Other

$125.31K

Board Justification

Includes contributions to severance funds, pension funds, and Israeli recreational funds.

Restricted Stock

$6.56M(6.56M RSU)

Board Justification

The value of stock awards that vested in 2023, including Performance Stock Units (PSUs) and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for 2023 included revenue, gross margin, and profitability targets, which were not met.

Other SolarEdge Technologies CEOs

Here are other CEOs of SolarEdge Technologies

Guy Sella

Founder and Ex-CEO of SolarEdge Technologies

January 2006 - August 2019

Ronen Faier

Ex-CEO of SolarEdge Technologies

August 2024 - December 2024