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Lynn M. Bamford is the current President and CEO of Curtiss-Wright Corp., a position she has held since January 2021. Her journey in the company started back in 2004 when she joined as part of the acquisition of Dy4, specializing...

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Lynn M. Bamford

CEO of Curtiss-Wright

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering; various leadership training programs

Field of Expertise

Technology & Engineering - Engineering

Sector of Economy

Industrials

Born

January 1, 1963 - 62 years ago

CEO of Curtiss-Wright for

4 years 3 months (Jan 2021 - Present)

Previous Experience

President of the Defense and Power Segments; Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Defense Solutions Division; various engineering and leadership positions since 2004

Holdings

See how much did Lynn M. Bamford make over time.

Lynn M. Bamford has seen remarkable growth in her stock holdings within Curtiss-Wright. Starting from mid-2021, her insider trading peaked with transactions valued around $1.45 million and steadily increased to over $4 million by early 2024. This uptick reflects her...

Mar 18, 2025

Total Stock Sold

$10.56M

CW

$10.56M

37,553 CW shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Lynn M. Bamford didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra CW37,553 shares worth $3.79M.
This is -64.08% and $6.77M less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Charitable Transactions

CW

274 shares

CW

Recent Charitable Transactions

CW

274 shares

CW

Dec 16, 2024

Charity

Insider Trading

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CW

$1.02M

CW at $325.41/share

Mar 17, 2025

Sale

CW

$2.88M

CW at $346.87/share

Feb 4, 2025

Sale

CW

$6.46M

CW at $344.57/share

Feb 4, 2025

Received

CW

$10.34K

CW at $304.12/share

Jan 6, 2025

Purchase

CW

274 shares

CW

Dec 16, 2024

Charity

CW

$2.63M

CW at $368.80/share

Dec 11, 2024

Sale

CW

$10.24K

CW at $232.62/share

Jul 3, 2024

Purchase

CW

5,920 shares

CW

Mar 19, 2024

Received

CW

$638.23K

CW at $243.60/share

Mar 19, 2024

Sale

CW

$1.57M

CW at $224.94/share

Feb 8, 2024

Sale

Compensation History

See how much did Lynn M. Bamford make over time.

In 2023, Lynn M. Bamford's total compensation rose sharply to more than $8.5 million, a substantial increase from just under $4.5 million the previous year. This figure consists of her base salary of about $989,231, along with significant vested stock worth around $1.72 million and performance-based cash incentives. With no bonuses awarded in 2023, her focus appears to be on long-term performance metrics, including growth in operating income and sales. The compensation structure at Curtiss-Wright emphasizes performance, aligning Lynn’s incentives with the overall success of the company, ensuring that a large part of her earnings is tied to company and shareholder growth. This approach not only motivates her leadership but also aligns with shareholders' interests, making her an essential figure in the company's strategic direction.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$2.36M

Salary

$989.23K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy aligns with company performance, peer benchmarking, and retention strategies, targeting total direct compensation at market median with a significant portion tied to performance metrics.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

No bonus was awarded for 2023 as it was included in the annual incentive compensation plan.

Other

$44.14K

Board Justification

Includes personal use of company car, payments for executive physicals, financial counseling, and premium payments for executive life insurance.

Restricted Stock

$1.33M(7.97K RSU)

Board Justification

7,969 shares of restricted stock units vested in 2023, based on the performance period from 2020 to 2022.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for 2023 included adjusted operating income, organic sales growth, and working capital as a percentage of sales.

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