Michael R. McMullen has been the Chief Executive Officer of Agilent Technologies since March 2015. He started his career with Agilent all the way back in 1984 as a financial analyst. Over the years, Michael climbed the ladder through various...

Michael R. McMullen has been the Chief Executive Officer of Agilent Technologies since March 2015. He started his career with Agilent all the way back in 1984 as a financial analyst. Over the years, Michael climbed the ladder through various management roles, notably leading the Chemical Analysis Group before stepping into the CEO position. Under his leadership, Agilent has focused on innovation in laboratory products and services. His approach is aimed at aligning executive pay with performance, with a special focus on metrics like revenue and operating margin. In 2023, McMullen's total compensation was around $1.4 million, but it's the stock options and bonuses that align with company performance that tell a bigger picture of his earnings. In recent years, his wealth has fluctuated significantly due to insider trading, where he sold shares worth as high as $60 million in January 2021 alone. As a leader, Michael prioritizes long-term growth and shareholder interests, which reflects in how he navigates the business landscape of Agilent.

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2. Holdings

3. Insider Trading

4. Compensation History

5. Other Agilent Technologies CEOs

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Michael R. McMullen

CEO of Agilent Technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Delaware

Field of Expertise

Business & Management

Sector of Economy

Healthcare

Born

March 1, 1961 - 64 years ago

CEO of Agilent Technologies for

10 years 0 months (Mar 2015 - Present)

Previous Experience

Senior Vice President, Agilent and President of Agilent's Chemical Analysis Group

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Michael R. McMullen

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Christopher J. O'Connell

CEO of Waters Corporation

2020 Compensation

Stock

$2.75M

Salary

$850.50K

Bonus

$928.36K

Other

$4.32M

Total Holdings

$37.53M

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Gary E. Dickerson

CEO of Applied Materials

2023 Compensation

Stock

$40.73M

Salary

$1.03M

Bonus

$1.63M

Other

$241.98K

Total Holdings

$259.00M

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Sundar Pichai

CEO of Alphabet Inc.

2023 Compensation

Stock

$155.42M

Salary

$2.00M

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$6.80M

Total Holdings

$459.19M

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Eyal Goldstein

CEO of Asure Software

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$400.75K

Bonus

$614.40K

Other

$80.34K

Total Holdings

$3.33M

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Jayshree Ullal

CEO of Arista Networks

2023 Compensation

Stock

$15.05M

Salary

$300.00K

Bonus

$200.00K

Other

$10.40K

Total Holdings

$3.15B

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Charles Giancarlo

CEO of Pure Storage, Inc.

2023 Compensation

Stock

$17.12M

Salary

$800.00K

Bonus

$820.80K

Other

$5.69K

Total Holdings

$152.55M

Holdings

See how much did Michael R. McMullen make over time.

Michael R. McMullen's holdings in Agilent have seen notable changes over time. In 2019, his insider trading peaked, with significant sales totaling over $36 million dollars in just a few months. This pattern continued into 2020, where he regularly sold...

Michael R. McMullen's holdings in Agilent have seen notable changes over time. In 2019, his insider trading peaked, with significant sales totaling over $36 million dollars in just a few months. This pattern continued into 2020, where he regularly sold shares, amassing values that ranged from $12 million to over $53 million in different months. As of 2023, his trading activity indicated a peak of over $60 million in January 2021, followed by a slow decline but still showing substantial values in the $36 million range later in the year. These fluctuations highlight how his holdings are directly tied to Agilent's market performance, demonstrating a strong alignment with shareholder interests and financial health. Currently, his involvement with Agilent continues to reflect both personal investment and a commitment to the company's growth.

Mar 17, 2025

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shares

A @ $122.49

Total Stock Sold

$137.35M

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$137.35M

1,541,811.598 A shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Michael R. McMullen didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra A1,541,811.598 shares worth $114.14M.
This is -16.9% and $23.21M less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Charitable Transactions

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11,585.776 shares

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Recent Charitable Transactions

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$185.50K

A at $86.56/share

Jun 24, 2020

Charity

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$165.86K

A at $82.93/share

Dec 10, 2019

Charity

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$45.87K

A at $67.85/share

Dec 17, 2018

Charity

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1,301.919 shares

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Dec 20, 2017

Charity

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884 shares

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Mar 18, 2015

Charity

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3,276.722 shares

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Dec 30, 2013

Charity

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Michael R. McMullen.

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$7.84M

A at $150.00/share

Mar 8, 2024

Sale

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$357.63K

A at $130.00/share

Dec 13, 2023

Sale

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$8.12M

A at $130.00/share

Dec 7, 2023

Sale

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$3.12M

A at $123.99/share

Nov 22, 2023

Received

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$7.45M

A at $111.61/share

Nov 14, 2023

Received

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$122.72K

A at $130.00/share

Jul 27, 2023

Sale

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$20.05M

A at $155.73/share

Nov 22, 2022

Sale

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$1.00M

A at $148.19/share

Nov 16, 2022

Sale

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$23.35M

A at $148.00/share

Nov 15, 2022

Received

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$937.05K

A at $138.31/share

Nov 9, 2022

Sale

Compensation History

See how much did Michael R. McMullen make over time.

In fiscal year 2023, Michael R. McMullen received a total compensation package of approximately $1.4 million. This included a base salary of $1.3 million, along with additional compensation of about $84,000 covering 401(k) contributions, deferred compensation, and travel expenses. It's worth noting that McMullen didn't receive any cash bonuses or stock options that year, indicating a focus on performance-based long-term incentives. Over the last few years, his income has varied significantly. For instance, in 2022, his total compensation was reported at about $16.6 million, which was heavily influenced by stock options and performance awards. This reflects Agilent's performance metrics, which align executive earnings with the company’s profitability and growth targets, ensuring a strong connection between what he earns and how well Agilent performs in the market. The company's compensation philosophy emphasizes competitive pay based around performance, aiming for alignment with shareholder interests.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$1.40M

Salary

$1.32M

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy emphasizes alignment with stockholder interests, motivation for superior EPS growth, and competitive compensation targeted around the 50th percentile of peers.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

No cash bonus was awarded for fiscal year 2023.

Other

$84.04K

Board Justification

Other compensation includes 401(k) contributions, deferred compensation contributions, and travel expenses.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 N/A)

Board Justification

No stock awards vested in fiscal year 2023 were included in the total compensation calculation.

Performance Metrics

Performance metrics for fiscal year 2023 included adjusted operating margin and revenue targets.

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William P. Sullivan

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