Summary
Intel Corporation (INTC) filed an 8-K on November 20, 2017, to announce a key executive change within its accounting department. Effective immediately on November 15, 2017, Kevin T. McBride was appointed as Intel's principal accounting officer. This appointment reflects a promotion for Mr. McBride, who has a long tenure with Intel since 2000 and holds extensive experience in finance and accounting roles, including prior experience at KPMG and a fellowship at the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). The company also detailed the compensation package associated with Mr. McBride's new role. His salary was increased to $320,000 annually, and he will receive a target annual incentive of $316,800 under the Annual Performance Bonus program. Furthermore, Mr. McBride is set to receive equity awards in Q1 2018 valued at approximately $418,900, comprising performance-based and time-based restricted stock units. This appointment and compensation adjustment are standard for such a significant role and indicate the company's continued investment in experienced financial leadership.
Key Highlights
- 1Kevin T. McBride appointed as Intel's Principal Accounting Officer, effective November 15, 2017.
- 2Mr. McBride possesses extensive experience with Intel since 2000, including various senior accounting and finance positions.
- 3His background includes previous work at KPMG and a fellowship at the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB).
- 4Annual salary for Mr. McBride increased to $320,000.
- 5Target annual incentive bonus set at $316,800 under the Annual Performance Bonus program.
- 6Equity awards with a target grant date value of approximately $418,900 to be issued in Q1 2018.
- 7Equity awards will consist of 60% performance-based RSUs and 40% time-based RSUs.