Ron Nersesian was the CEO of Keysight Technologies and served in this role from November 2013 until May 2022. Under his leadership, Keysight focused on helping tech companies innovate faster while ensuring their products meet the highest standards. Despite being...

Ron Nersesian was the CEO of Keysight Technologies and served in this role from November 2013 until May 2022. Under his leadership, Keysight focused on helping tech companies innovate faster while ensuring their products meet the highest standards. Despite being a heavy hitter in the tech industry, many might not know much about Nersesian as he kept details about his education and personal life private. His total compensation saw dramatic fluctuations over the years; in 2020, he earned about $15.3 million, which included substantial stock vesting due to the company's strong performance during the pandemic. Interestingly, although he did not receive bonuses in recent years, he emphasized aligning executive pay with company performance and long-term shareholder value.

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2. Holdings

3. Insider Trading

4. Compensation History

5. Other Keysight Technologies CEOs

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Ron Nersesian

Ex-CEO of Keysight Technologies

Education

Not disclosed

Sector of Economy

Technology

Born

January 1, 1964 - 61 years ago

CEO of Keysight Technologies for

2 years 6 months (Nov 2019 - May 2022)

Previous Experience

President and CEO of Keysight Technologies, Inc.

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Ron Nersesian

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Dr. Steven Sharp

CEO of Power Integrations

2023 Compensation

Stock

$7.81M

Salary

$706.25K

Bonus

$1.50K

Other

$14.07K

Total Holdings

$1.49M

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Kurt Sievers

CEO of NXP Semiconductors

2023 Compensation

Stock

$7.50M

Salary

$1.50M

Bonus

$2.50M

Other

$500.00K

Total Holdings

$47.01M

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Robert Painter

CEO of Trimble Inc.

2023 Compensation

Stock

$3.13M

Salary

$950.00K

Bonus

$1.32M

Other

$4.54K

Total Holdings

$18.45M

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Terrence R. Curtin

CEO of TE Connectivity

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$1.30M

Bonus

$2.08M

Other

$368.57K

Total Holdings

$16.53M

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Richard Adam Norwitt

CEO of Amphenol

2023 Compensation

Stock

$9.10M

Salary

$1.46M

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$382.12K

Total Holdings

$117.28M

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Steve Sanghi

CEO of Microchip Technology

2021 Compensation

Stock

$3.74M

Salary

$484.88K

Bonus

$38.13K

Other

$18.27K

Total Holdings

$548.04M

Holdings

See how much did Ron Nersesian make over time.

During his time at Keysight, Nersesian's financial journey was notable, especially in 2021 when his holdings surged to around $74 million. He experienced significant fluctuations in his wealth based on the company's stock, reaching peaks around $77.56 million in September...

During his time at Keysight, Nersesian's financial journey was notable, especially in 2021 when his holdings surged to around $74 million. He experienced significant fluctuations in his wealth based on the company's stock, reaching peaks around $77.56 million in September 2021. Even in 2022, despite a dip to $62.95 million, his stock holdings remained impressive, reflecting confidence in the company's direction and performance metrics. His insider trades showed a steady confidence, as they ranged from $31.85 million to an impressive $76.81 million over several months, highlighting his strategic approach to share ownership amidst changing market conditions.

Mar 18, 2025

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shares

A @ $123.10

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shares

KEYS @ $152.73

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shares

TRMB @ $70.19

Total Stock Sold

$145.18M

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$15.91M

633,314.97 A shares

KEYS

$123.20M

1,588,127 KEYS shares

TRMB

$6.07M

145,850 TRMB shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Ron Nersesian didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra A633,314.97 shares worth $51.70M and KEYS1,588,127 shares worth $156.75M and TRMB145,850 shares worth $5.09M.
This is 47.09% and $68.36M more than what they got when they sold the stock.

Charitable Transactions

KEYS

1,000 shares

KEYS

Recent Charitable Transactions

KEYS

1,000 shares

KEYS

Dec 2, 2019

Charity

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Ron Nersesian.

KEYS

3,178 shares

KEYS

Mar 21, 2025

Received

KEYS

$14.28M

KEYS at $170.41/share

Dec 3, 2024

Sale

KEYS

58,430 shares

KEYS

Nov 20, 2024

Received

KEYS

1,632 shares

KEYS

Mar 22, 2024

Received

KEYS

$4.74M

KEYS at $159.82/share

Dec 27, 2023

Sale

KEYS

78,688 shares

KEYS

Nov 15, 2023

Received

KEYS

1,157 shares

KEYS

May 18, 2023

Received

KEYS

$3.07M

KEYS at $170.00/share

Dec 23, 2022

Sale

KEYS

122,500 shares

KEYS

Nov 16, 2022

Received

KEYS

$19.83M

KEYS at $194.90/share

Nov 30, 2021

Sale

Compensation History

See how much did Ron Nersesian make over time.

Nersesian's compensation plan was structured around strict performance metrics, emphasizing non-GAAP EPS and revenue growth, rather than traditional cash bonuses. He had no triggered bonuses in his last years, reflecting a strong focus on aligning his pay with actual company success. His total compensation saw drastic variations over the years; in 2022, he earned about $1.98 million, compared to $18.5 million in 2021, which included substantial vesting of performance-linked stock. This clearly illustrates how much of his earnings depended on the company's performance rather than just fixed salary alone.

Year

2022

Total Compensation

$1.04M

Salary

$1.00M

Board Justification

Keysight's compensation philosophy focuses on attracting and retaining top talent while aligning executive compensation with company performance and shareholder interests.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

No bonus was awarded for Fiscal Year 2022.

Other

$38.36K

Board Justification

Other compensation includes contributions to defined contribution plans, financial counseling, travel expenses, and health savings account contributions.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 N/A)

Board Justification

No stock was vested in 2022 as the focus was on performance-based awards.

Performance Metrics

Performance metrics for 2022 included Non-GAAP EPS, Keysight Non-GAAP Revenue Growth, Keysight Non-GAAP ARR Growth, and ESG objectives.

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Satish Dhanasekaran

CEO of Keysight Technologies

May 2022 - Present