Corporate Board Profile
Tech Score: 20/100
1 mention(s) identify JOHN A. DEFORD as having software/technology expertise.
| Company | Filing Date | Evidence | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORDSON CORP | 2025-01-17 | Dr. DeFord brings a wealth of diverse experiences resulting from serving in various leadership positions over the past 35 years, he holds 14 U.S. patents, is the author of numerous peer-reviewed scientific papers, and has a Ph.D in Electrical Engineering. | He has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and holds 14 U.S. patents, indicating a strong technical background and experience in technology development. |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
|---|---|
| 2021-01-22 | John A. DeFord, Director Since: 2020, Age: 59, Independent Director, Nordson Committees: Audit, Other Public Boards: NuVasive, Inc. |
| 2022-01-21 | John A. DeFord, Director Since: 2020, Age: 60, Independent Director, Audit Committee member, Total compensation: $200,936 |
| 2023-01-27 | Dr. DeFord is a retired Executive Vice President and CTO of Becton, Dickinson and Company and serves on the Audit Committee. His 2022 total compensation was $249,894. |
| 2024-01-19 | Present Directors with Terms Expiring in 2025: JOHN A. DEFORD, Director Since: 2020, Age: 62, Committees: Audit, Governance and Sustainability, Total Compensation: $260,596 |
| 2025-01-17 | Dr. DeFord brings a wealth of diverse experiences resulting from serving in various leadership positions over the past 35 years, he holds 14 U.S. patents, is the author of numerous peer-reviewed scientific papers, and has a Ph.D in Electrical Engineering. |
Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2025-07-01