Knowles Management

Management criteria checks 4/4

Knowles' CEO is Jeff Niew, appointed in Sep 2013, has a tenure of 10.5 years. total yearly compensation is $6.41M, comprised of 11.7% salary and 88.3% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.69% of the company’s shares, worth $9.45M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 10.1 years and 6.6 years respectively.

Key information

Jeff Niew

Chief executive officer

US$6.4m

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage11.7%
CEO tenure10.5yrs
CEO ownership0.7%
Management average tenure10.1yrs
Board average tenure6.6yrs

Recent management updates

Recent updates

We Think That There Are Some Issues For Knowles (NYSE:KN) Beyond Its Promising Earnings

Feb 14
We Think That There Are Some Issues For Knowles (NYSE:KN) Beyond Its Promising Earnings

Here's Why Knowles (NYSE:KN) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Feb 13
Here's Why Knowles (NYSE:KN) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Knowles (NYSE:KN) Hasn't Managed To Accelerate Its Returns

Jan 25
Knowles (NYSE:KN) Hasn't Managed To Accelerate Its Returns

Getting In Cheap On Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) Might Be Difficult

Jan 04
Getting In Cheap On Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) Might Be Difficult

These 4 Measures Indicate That Knowles (NYSE:KN) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Nov 06
These 4 Measures Indicate That Knowles (NYSE:KN) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Knowles Corporation Is Highly Profitable, But Investors Should Be Price Sensitive

Aug 19

These 4 Measures Indicate That Knowles (NYSE:KN) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Aug 02
These 4 Measures Indicate That Knowles (NYSE:KN) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Should You Investigate Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) At US$18.06?

Jul 01
Should You Investigate Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) At US$18.06?

We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Knowles (NYSE:KN)

Apr 26
We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Knowles (NYSE:KN)

Is Knowles (NYSE:KN) Using Too Much Debt?

Feb 27
Is Knowles (NYSE:KN) Using Too Much Debt?

At Knowles, The Worst Of The Smartphone Cycle Seems Priced In

Feb 14

What Does Knowles Corporation's (NYSE:KN) Share Price Indicate?

Feb 09
What Does Knowles Corporation's (NYSE:KN) Share Price Indicate?

A Look At The Fair Value Of Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN)

Jan 22
A Look At The Fair Value Of Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN)

Knowles Non-GAAP EPS of $0.25 beats by $0.03, revenue of $178.2M beats by $1.3M

Oct 27

Knowles' (NYSE:KN) Returns On Capital Are Heading Higher

Oct 27
Knowles' (NYSE:KN) Returns On Capital Are Heading Higher

Does Knowles (NYSE:KN) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Oct 07
Does Knowles (NYSE:KN) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN)?

Sep 17
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN)?

A Look At The Fair Value Of Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN)

Aug 24
A Look At The Fair Value Of Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN)

Knowles (NYSE:KN) Shareholders Will Want The ROCE Trajectory To Continue

Jul 20
Knowles (NYSE:KN) Shareholders Will Want The ROCE Trajectory To Continue

Is Knowles (NYSE:KN) Using Too Much Debt?

Jul 05
Is Knowles (NYSE:KN) Using Too Much Debt?

What Is Knowles Corporation's (NYSE:KN) Share Price Doing?

May 30
What Is Knowles Corporation's (NYSE:KN) Share Price Doing?

Does Knowles (NYSE:KN) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

May 05
Does Knowles (NYSE:KN) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Knowles (NYSE:KN)

Apr 06
We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Knowles (NYSE:KN)

At US$22.21, Is It Time To Put Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) On Your Watch List?

Feb 11
At US$22.21, Is It Time To Put Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) On Your Watch List?

Knowles (NYSE:KN) Seems To Use Debt Rather Sparingly

Jan 20
Knowles (NYSE:KN) Seems To Use Debt Rather Sparingly

Knowles (NYSE:KN) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital

Dec 24
Knowles (NYSE:KN) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital

What Does Knowles Corporation's (NYSE:KN) Share Price Indicate?

Oct 29
What Does Knowles Corporation's (NYSE:KN) Share Price Indicate?

Are Investors Undervaluing Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) By 45%?

Oct 16
Are Investors Undervaluing Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) By 45%?

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has Jeff Niew's remuneration changed compared to Knowles's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Dec 31 2023US$6mUS$748k

US$72m

Sep 30 2023n/an/a

-US$183m

Jun 30 2023n/an/a

-US$197m

Mar 31 2023n/an/a

-US$453m

Dec 31 2022US$5mUS$718k

-US$430m

Sep 30 2022n/an/a

-US$129m

Jun 30 2022n/an/a

-US$104m

Mar 31 2022n/an/a

US$156m

Dec 31 2021US$9mUS$650k

US$150m

Sep 30 2021n/an/a

US$87m

Jun 30 2021n/an/a

US$65m

Mar 31 2021n/an/a

US$28m

Dec 31 2020US$5mUS$610k

US$3m

Sep 30 2020n/an/a

-US$6m

Jun 30 2020n/an/a

US$14m

Mar 31 2020n/an/a

US$40m

Dec 31 2019US$5mUS$650k

US$50m

Sep 30 2019n/an/a

US$108m

Jun 30 2019n/an/a

US$65m

Mar 31 2019n/an/a

US$63m

Dec 31 2018US$5mUS$650k

US$66m

Sep 30 2018n/an/a

US$18m

Jun 30 2018n/an/a

US$46m

Mar 31 2018n/an/a

US$11m

Dec 31 2017US$5mUS$650k

US$7m

Compensation vs Market: Jeff's total compensation ($USD6.41M) is about average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD5.09M).

Compensation vs Earnings: Jeff's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.


CEO

Jeff Niew (56 yo)

10.5yrs

Tenure

US$6,411,574

Compensation

Mr. Jeffrey S. Niew, also known as Jeff, has been the Chief Executive Officer and President of Knowles Corporation since September 2013 and has been its Director since February 28, 2014. Mr. Niew served as...


Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Jeffrey Niew
President10.5yrsUS$6.41m0.69%
$ 9.5m
John Anderson
Senior VP10.3yrsUS$2.34m0.15%
$ 2.0m
Daniel Giesecke
Senior VP & COO10.1yrsUS$1.68m0.11%
$ 1.5m
Raymond Cabrera
Senior VP of Human Resources & Chief Administration Officer10.1yrsUS$1.27m0.065%
$ 903.2k
Robert Perna
Senior VP4.8yrsUS$1.56m0.023%
$ 324.0k
Patton Hofer
Vice President of Investor Relationsno datano datano data
Brian Crannell
Senior Vice President of Corporate Development7.7yrsno datano data
Air Bastarrica
VP & Controller5.7yrsno data0.037%
$ 515.1k

10.1yrs

Average Tenure

56yo

Average Age

Experienced Management: KN's management team is seasoned and experienced (10.1 years average tenure).


Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Jeffrey Niew
President10.1yrsUS$6.41m0.69%
$ 9.5m
Donald MacLeod
Independent Chairman of the Board10.1yrsUS$320.01k0.13%
$ 1.8m
Keith Barnes
Independent Director10.1yrsUS$260.01k0.053%
$ 734.2k
Cheryl Shavers
Independent Director6.6yrsUS$255.01k0.045%
$ 621.0k
Didier Hirsch
Independent Director9.3yrsUS$264.76k0.12%
$ 1.6m
Daniel Crowley
Independent Director1.7yrsUS$242.51k0.0022%
$ 30.8k
Michael Wishart
Independent Director3.8yrsUS$245.01k0.042%
$ 575.6k
Ye Li
Independent Director6.1yrsUS$245.01k0.045%
$ 615.2k
Erania Brackett
Independent Directorless than a yearUS$403.19k0%
$ 0

6.6yrs

Average Tenure

68yo

Average Age

Experienced Board: KN's board of directors are considered experienced (6.6 years average tenure).


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