Summary
Keysight Technologies, Inc. (KEYS) announced the appointment of Lisa Poole as its new Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller, effective August 1, 2023. Ms. Poole has a long-standing history with the company, having held various senior financial reporting and accounting roles since 2014, most recently as Vice President, Assistant Corporate Controller. This appointment signifies internal succession for a key financial role, indicating stability and familiarity within the company's financial leadership. In conjunction with her promotion, Ms. Poole's compensation package has been adjusted to include a base salary of $315,000, a target bonus potential of 60% of her base salary, and equity awards consisting of time-based Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and performance-based stock units. These awards are designed to align her incentives with the company's long-term performance and shareholder value, with vesting schedules and performance metrics clearly defined.
Key Highlights
- 1Appointment of Lisa Poole as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer & Corporate Controller, effective August 1, 2023.
- 2Ms. Poole has extensive experience within Keysight, progressing through various financial reporting and accounting leadership roles since 2014.
- 3Annual base salary increased to $315,000 upon appointment.
- 4Target annual bonus award percentage set at 60% of base salary under the Performance-Based Compensation Plan.
- 5Equity grants include 359 time-based RSUs vesting over four years.
- 6Equity grants also include performance-based stock units with a target of 484 shares, vesting October 31, 2025, based on performance metrics.
- 7Ms. Poole will enter into standard change in control and indemnification agreements.