QuantumScape Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
We currently do not have sufficient information about the CEO.
Key information
Siva Sivaram
Chief executive officer
US$6.2m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 2.3% |
| CEO tenure | 1.4yrs |
| CEO ownership | n/a |
| Management average tenure | 4.3yrs |
| Board average tenure | 3.1yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
We Think QuantumScape (NYSE:QS) Can Afford To Drive Business Growth
Feb 03
QuantumScape: Not Letting The Chances Of Gains Escape
Feb 02QuantumScape: Too Much Risk For Too Little Visibility
Jan 20QuantumScape: The Uptrend Is Just Getting Started
Jan 08QuantumScape: Waiting For A Major Breakthrough In 2025
Dec 26QuantumScape: Don't Jump The Gun (Technical Analysis)
Dec 10QuantumScape May Face EV Adoption Headwinds When It Comes Time To Produce
Oct 25Companies Like QuantumScape (NYSE:QS) Are In A Position To Invest In Growth
Oct 02QuantumScape: Back To Reality
Sep 23QuantumScape Corporation: Attractive Upside For Patient Investors
Aug 01QuantumScape: Wait For A Dip Following VW Excitement
Jul 11QuantumScape: The Valuation Makes No Sense
Jun 19We're Not Very Worried About QuantumScape's (NYSE:QS) Cash Burn Rate
Jun 18QuantumScape May Need A Buyout To Stay Viable
Apr 09QuantumScape: Sit Back To See The Company's Progress
Mar 06We're Not Very Worried About QuantumScape's (NYSE:QS) Cash Burn Rate
Mar 04From Prototype To Production: QuantumScape's Leap Forward (Upgrade)
Feb 20QuantumScape Stock: Curb Your Enthusiasm About Volkswagen's Test Results
Jan 11QuantumScape: Flush With Cash And Building Futuristic Solid-State Batteries, A Buy For 2024?
Dec 29We're Hopeful That QuantumScape (NYSE:QS) Will Use Its Cash Wisely
Dec 05QuantumScape: Not Out Of The Woods, But Cautiously Optimistic
Nov 30QuantumScape: Embracing The Solid-State Future Of Batteries - Is It Ready To Lead?
Oct 20QuantumScape: Upside Is Very Attractive If Business Can Hit FY28 Targets
Sep 07QuantumScape: Too Much Volatility
Aug 23We're Not Very Worried About QuantumScape's (NYSE:QS) Cash Burn Rate
Aug 21QuantumScape: Executing Well, But Not Quite A Buy
Jul 28QuantumScape: Share Price Weakness Is Justified
Jun 09We're Not Very Worried About QuantumScape's (NYSE:QS) Cash Burn Rate
May 07Is QuantumScape A Good Battery Growth Stock Pick For 2023?
Feb 23QuantumScape: Risky Rally To Chase Ahead Of Earnings
Feb 13Electrifying The Automotive Industry: The Rise Of QuantumScape
Feb 02QuantumScape (NYSE:QS) Is In A Good Position To Deliver On Growth Plans
Jan 03QuantumScape: Stay Neutral Until The Path To Commercialization Is Crystal Clear
Dec 28QuantumScape: Sound Fundamental Capacity But Unattractive Stock Price
Dec 21CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$477m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$468m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$461m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$6m | US$144k | -US$445m |
Compensation vs Market: Siva's total compensation ($USD6.24M) is about average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD6.61M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Insufficient data to compare Siva's compensation with company performance.
CEO
Siva Sivaram
1.4yrs
Tenure
US$6,239,089
Compensation
Dr. Siva Sivaram serves as President of QuantumScape Corporation since September 2023 and serves as its CEO & Director since February 15, 2024. Dr. Sivaram, President of Western Digital Corp. and a veteran...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 1.4yrs | US$6.24m | no data | |
| Co-Founder | no data | no data | 2.18% $ 56.1m | |
| Co-Founder & CTO | 4.3yrs | US$4.90m | 2.32% $ 59.7m | |
| Chief Financial Officer | 4.3yrs | US$4.91m | 0.014% $ 354.1k | |
| Chief Development Officer | 4.3yrs | US$4.90m | 0.035% $ 894.8k | |
| Head of Investor Relations | no data | no data | no data | |
| Chief Legal Officer & Head of Corporate Development | 4.3yrs | US$2.58m | 0.051% $ 1.3m | |
| Chief of Human Resources Operations | 3.1yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior Director of Cell Manufacturing | no data | no data | no data | |
| Principal Product Manager | no data | no data | no data |
4.3yrs
Average Tenure
45yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: QS's management team is considered experienced (4.3 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 1yr | US$6.24m | no data | |
| Co-Founder | 4.3yrs | no data | 2.18% $ 56.1m | |
| Chairman of the Board | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Lead Independent Director | 4.3yrs | US$320.98k | 0.070% $ 1.8m | |
| Independent Director | 4.3yrs | US$264.98k | 0.057% $ 1.5m | |
| Independent Director | 3.1yrs | US$290.48k | 0.0080% $ 205.1k | |
| Independent Director | 4.3yrs | US$271.48k | 0.057% $ 1.5m | |
| Independent Director | 4.3yrs | US$289.48k | 0.031% $ 804.1k | |
| Independent Director | 3.2yrs | US$286.48k | 0.011% $ 278.8k | |
| Independent Director | 3yrs | US$277.48k | 0.013% $ 332.0k | |
| Independent Director | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Director | less than a year | no data | no data |
3.1yrs
Average Tenure
58.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: QS's board of directors are considered experienced (3.1 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2025/02/07 12:49 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/02/07 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2024/09/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2023/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
QuantumScape Corporation is covered by 12 analysts. 8 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Benjamin Kallo | Baird |
| Christopher McNally | Evercore ISI |
| Mark Delaney | Goldman Sachs |