Stoneridge, Inc. (NYSE: SRI) announced the appointment of Uwe Brandenburg as Global Vice President, Engineering & Innovation, effective November 2, 2026. Mr. Brandenburg, age 59, will report directly to President and Chief Executive Officer Natalia Noblet and serve as a member of the company's Executive Team. He will be based in Germany and is tasked with leading the company's global Engineering organization, driving product development and innovation.
The filing details the terms of the Employment Agreement signed on September 17, 2026. Mr. Brandenburg is set to receive an annual base salary of €320,000, which is approximately $367,168 based on the exchange rate at the time of the agreement. He is eligible for an annual incentive bonus with a target opportunity of 50% of his base salary. Additionally, he will receive a one-time special equity grant of time-based Stoneridge shares valued at $150,000, which will vest ratably over a three-year period. He is also eligible for annual grants under the Long-Term Incentive Plan with a target of 40% of his then-current base salary.
Mr. Brandenburg brings more than 25 years of experience in automotive Tier 1 electronics and engineering leadership. His previous roles include serving as Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President, Automotive and Manufacturing at DXC Technology (formerly Luxoft). Before that, he led the global ADAS engineering organization at Valeo and held senior leadership positions at Continental, Autoliv, and TRW Automotive. He currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of BlincVision.
