RICK D. HESS - Corporate Board Profile

MKS INSTRUMENTS INC

Filing Date	Source Excerpt
2017-03-24	Mr. Hess has served since July 2014 as Executive Vice President of Analog Devices, Inc., a publicly held semiconductor company, specializing in data conversion and signal processing technology. Before joining Analog Devices, Mr. Hess served as the Chief Executive Officer of Hittite Microwave Corporation from February 2013 to July 2014. From 2011 to 2013, he was Vice President at American Superconductor Corporation, a provider of technologies and solutions for the electrical power infrastructure industry. From 2006 to 2010, Mr. Hess was President and Chief Executive Officer of Konarka Technologies, Inc., a developer of advanced photovoltaic cells on flexible plastic. From 2004 to 2006, he was President and Chief Executive Officer of Integrated Fuel Cell Technologies, Inc., a developer of fuel cell systems. From 1989 to 2004, Mr. Hess held several positions at M/A-COM, a semiconductor provider of high frequency components and systems for the wireless, defense, public safety and automotive markets, including President from 1999 to 2004. Mr. Hess had previously founded Stable Energy Sources, a manufacturer of microwave subsystems and components serving military and industrial markets. Mr. Hess served as a member of the Board of Directors of Hittite Microwave Corporation from 2005 until 2014 (when it was acquired by Analog Devices). Mr. Hess received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University and an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University. Mr. Hess’ 30-plus years in executive leadership roles in the microwave, semiconductor, energy and manufacturing industries, including his current role as Executive Vice President of Analog Devices, Inc., qualify him to serve as a member of our Board of Directors. Mr. Hess is a nominee for election as Class III Director. No compensation information was provided for Mr. Hess in the filing.
2018-03-28	Rick D. Hess Age: 64 Role: Director Member of Compensation Committee Mr. Hess has served as Strategic Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer of Analog Devices, Inc., a publicly held semiconductor company, specializing in data conversion and signal processing technology, since June 2017. From 2014 to 2017, Mr. Hess served in various senior roles at Analog Devices, including Executive Vice President from September 2016 to June 2017; Senior Vice President, Communications and Automotive Business Group from November 2014 to September 2016; and Vice President, Radio and Microwave Group from July 2014 to November 2014. Before joining Analog Devices, Mr. Hess served as the Chief Executive Officer of Hittite Microwave Corporation from February 2013 to July 2014 (when it was acquired by Analog Devices). From 2011 to 2013, he was Vice President at American Superconductor Corporation, a provider of technologies and solutions for the electrical power infrastructure industry. From 2006 to 2010, Mr. Hess was President and Chief Executive Officer of Konarka Technologies, Inc., a developer of advanced photovoltaic cells on flexible plastic. From 2004 to 2006, he was President and Chief Executive Officer of Integrated Fuel Cell Technologies, Inc., a developer of fuel cell systems. From 1989 to 2004, Mr. Hess held several positions at M/A-COM, a semiconductor provider of high frequency components and systems for the wireless, defense, public safety and automotive markets, including President from 1999 to 2004. Mr. Hess received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University and an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University. Mr. Hess' 30-plus years in executive leadership roles in the microwave, semiconductor, energy and manufacturing industries qualify him to serve as a member of our Board of Directors. Director Compensation Table for 2017 shows total compensation of $203,527.
2019-03-28	Rick D. Hess(3) 65 Director III ... The Compensation Committee consists of Ms. Mora (Chair), Mr. Batra, Dr. Hanley and Mr. Hess. Each member of the Compensation Committee meets the requirements for independence under applicable Nasdaq and SEC rules. ... Director Compensation Table for 2018 Rick D. Hess $75,500 $170,000 - $245,500
2020-03-27	Rick D. Hess(2) 66 Director III ... (2) Member of Compensation Committee ... Director Compensation Table for 2019 ... Rick D. Hess $78,000 $170,000 - $248,000