ROBERT J. PHILLIPPY

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1 mention(s) identify ROBERT J. PHILLIPPY as having software/technology expertise.

Company Filing Date Evidence Reason
MATERION Corp 2018-03-26 Mr. Phillippy was President, CEO and director of Newport Corporation (lasers, optics and photonics technology company) and advises technology companies on strategic and operational issues. Former President and CEO of Newport Corporation, a lasers, optics and photonics technology company, and independent consultant advising technology companies, indicating technical expertise likely including software.

ESCO TECHNOLOGIES INC

Filing Date Source Excerpt
2014-12-16 Mr. Phillippy has been President and Chief Executive Officer of Newport Corporation... Mr. Phillippy currently serves on the Companys Board of Directors... The members of the Audit and Finance Committee are Mr. Khilnani, Mr. Phillippy, Mr. Stolze (Chairman) and Mr. Trauscht... Mr. Phillippys compensation is set forth in the section captioned Director Compensation beginning on page 16.
2015-12-15 Mr. Phillippy has been President and Chief Executive Officer of Newport Corporation since September 2007. The members of the Audit and Finance Committee are Mr. Khilnani, Mr. Phillippy, Mr. Stolze (Chairman) and Mr. Trauscht. The following table sets forth the compensation of the Company’s non-management directors for fiscal 2015. Mr. Phillippy received total compensation of $177,282.
2016-12-14 Robert J. Phillippy Age 56; Director since 2014 ...The members of the Audit and Finance Committee are Mr. Khilnani, Mr. Phillippy and Mr. Stolze (Chairman)... The members of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee are Mr. Olivier, Mr. Phillippy (since November 2016) and Mr. Solley (Chairman)... The following table sets forth the compensation of the Company’s non-management directors for fiscal 2016. Robert J. Phillippy compensation: $179,685.
2017-12-14 Robert J. Phillippy Age 57; Director since 2014. The members of the Audit and Finance Committee are Mr. Dewar (since November 2017), Mr. Khilnani, Mr. Phillippy and Mr. Stolze (Chairman). The members of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee are Mr. Olivier, Mr. Phillippy and Mr. Solley (Chairman).
2018-12-12 Along with his experience as chief executive officer of a publicly-held technology company, Mr. Phillippy brings to the Board of Directors extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions as well as in new product innovation and international business development. ... The members of the Audit and Finance Committee are Mr. Dewar (since November 2017), Mr. Khilnani, Mr. Phillippy and Mr. Stolze (Chairman). ... The members of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee are Mr. Olivier, Mr. Phillippy and Mr. Solley (Chairman). ... The following table sets forth the compensation of the Company’s non-management directors for fiscal 2018. ... Robert J. Phillippy ... $285,017.
2019-12-11 Mr. Phillippy is an independent consultant. ... The members of the Audit and Finance Committee are Mr. Dewar, Mr. Khilnani, Mr. Phillippy and Mr. Stolze (Chair). ... The members of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee are Mr. Olivier, Mr. Phillippy, Mr. Solley (Chair) and Ms. Valdez. ... Robert J. Phillippy Fees Earned or Paid in Cash $50,000, Stock Awards $179,977, Total $229,977.
2020-12-16 Along with his experience as chief executive officer of a publicly held technology company, Mr. Phillippy brings to the Board of Directors extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions as well as in new product innovation and international business development.
2021-12-15 Robert J. Phillippy Age 61; Director since 2014 Mr. Phillippy is an independent executive consultant... Compensation $229,964
2022-12-14 » Age: 62 » Director since 2014 » Board Committees: Audit (Chair), Governance » Qualifies as an audit committee financial expert under SEC rules Along with his experience as chief executive officer of a publicly held technology company, Mr. Phillippy brings to the Board of Directors extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions as well as in new product innovation and international business development. Fiscal 2022 Compensation: $237,691
2024-12-16 Robert J. Phillippy Along with his experience as chief executive officer of a publicly held technology company, Mr. Phillippy brings to the Board of Directors extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions as well as in new product innovation and international business development; and as independent Chair of the Board he provides valuable insights and perspectives regarding all areas of the Company’s business. Chair of the Board Board Committees: Executive (Chair), Compensation, Governance Fiscal 2024 Compensation: $321,671

MATERION Corp

Filing Date Source Excerpt
2018-03-26 Mr. Phillippy was President, CEO and director of Newport Corporation (lasers, optics and photonics technology company) and advises technology companies on strategic and operational issues.
2019-03-25 Mr. Phillippy is an independent consultant, advising technology companies on a range of strategic, operational and organizational issues. From September 2007 until April 2016, he was the President, Chief Executive Officer and a director of Newport Corporation (lasers, optics and photonics technologies).
2020-03-30 Mr. Phillippy is an independent consultant, advising technology companies on a range of strategic, operational and organizational issues. From September 2007 until April 2016, he was the President, Chief Executive Officer and a director of Newport Corporation (lasers, optics and photonics technologies).
2021-03-25 Mr. Phillippy was the President, Chief Executive Officer and a director of Newport Corporation (lasers, optics and photonics technologies).
2022-03-24 Mr. Phillippy was the President, CEO and director of Newport Corporation (lasers, optics and photonics technologies).
2023-04-04 Mr. Phillippy is an independent consultant, advising technology companies on a range of strategic, operational and organizational issues. From September 2007 until April 2016, he was the President, Chief Executive Officer and a director of Newport Corporation (lasers, optics and photonics technologies).
2024-03-26 Mr. Phillippy is an independent consultant, advising technology companies on a range of strategic, operational and organizational issues. From September 2007 until April 2016, he was the President, Chief Executive Officer and a director of Newport Corporation (lasers, optics and photonics technologies).
2025-03-27 Mr. Phillippy was the President, Chief Executive Officer and a director of Newport Corporation (lasers, optics and photonics technologies). He has extensive experience as the former Chief Executive Officer of a global technology company.

MKS INSTRUMENTS INC

Filing Date Source Excerpt
2017-03-24 Mr. Phillippy has served as our director since July 2016. Mr. Phillippy has served since July 2016 as an independent consultant, advising technology companies on a range of strategic, operational and organizational issues. From September 2007 until April 2016 he was the President, Chief Executive Officer and a director of Newport Corporation, which develops, manufactures and supplies lasers, optics and photonics technologies. Mr. Phillippy joined Newport in 1996 and served in various executive management positions prior to his appointment as Chief Executive Officer in 2007. From April 2016 to June 2016 Mr. Phillippy remained employed by Newport to assist in the integration. Mr. Phillippy has over 30 years of experience in technology-related industries, including various sales and marketing management positions at Square D Company, an electrical equipment manufacturer, from 1984 to 1996. Mr. Phillippy holds an M.B.A. from Northwestern University—Kellogg School of Management. In addition, he holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. Since February 2017, he has served as a director of ESCO Technologies, Inc., a publicly held company that manufactures highly-engineered filtration and fluid control products for the aviation, space and process markets worldwide. Mr. Phillippy brings to the Board of Directors extensive knowledge of Newport, having served as its Chief Executive Officer for over eight years, extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions as well as in new product innovation and international business development. The Compensation Committee consists of Mr. Anderson (Chair), Dr. Hanley and Ms. Mora (who replaced Dr. Cristina Amon in May 2016). The following table summarizes compensation paid to non-employee directors in 2016. Director Compensation Table for 2016: Robert J. Phillippy Fees Earned or Paid in Cash: $30,000, Stock Awards: $140,000, All Other Compensation: $205,569, Total: $375,569.
2018-03-28 Robert J. Phillippy Age: 57 Role: Director Mr. Phillippy was an employee of ours until July 1, 2016. Pursuant to the terms of his amended and restated severance compensation agreement, Mr. Phillippy receives benefits continuation for a period of twenty-four months from his termination date from the Company. These benefits consist of medical, dental and vision benefits for him and his family and long-term disability insurance for himself. We paid $28,377 for this benefit in 2017. Director Compensation Table for 2017 shows total compensation of $248,377.

Source material: SEC submissions metadata and DEF 14A proxy filings from EDGAR. Last updated: 2026-03-22