Sundaram Nagarajan is the CEO of Nordson Corporation, taking the reins on August 1, 2019. Before Nordson, he spent 23 years at Illinois Tool Works, climbing the ladder to become the Executive Vice President of the Automotive OEM Segment. Nagarajan...

Sundaram Nagarajan is the CEO of Nordson Corporation, taking the reins on August 1, 2019. Before Nordson, he spent 23 years at Illinois Tool Works, climbing the ladder to become the Executive Vice President of the Automotive OEM Segment. Nagarajan holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Madras, giving him a solid technical background. Under his leadership, Nordson focuses on aligning executive compensation with company performance, which means his pay is tied to how well the company does. This year, he earned a total of $1.31 million, which includes his base salary, bonuses, and other benefits. Notably, he has been involved in significant insider trading, selling shares worth over $20 million in a span of several months, showing how invested he is in the company’s success. He also serves on the board of Sonoco Products Company, adding more experience to his portfolio.