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Earlier roles on record: CEO at Cognex Corp (CGNX) until June 27, 2025. Cognex Corp reported in an 8-K filed February 17, 2026 that Robert Willett retired as director, effective March 2, 2026. Cognex Corp reported in an 8-K filed April 30, 2025 that Robert Willett retired as Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"), effective June 27, 2025. The proxy statement of Cognex Corp reports total compensation of $8,236,297 for Robert Willett in fiscal 2025, including a base salary of $369,492. Disclosed compensation is on record for 8 fiscal years. Robert Willett has spoken on 6 earnings calls across 1 company, most recently for Cognex Corp on May 1, 2025. The companies whose calls Robert Willett spoke on are classified in the Technology sector.
“In conjunction with the appointments of Dr. Atiya and Mr. Donato, Robert Willett and Dr. Dianne Parrotte will retire from the Board, effective March 2, 2026.”
“On April 30, 2025, Robert Willett advised the Company that he will retire as Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") of the Company, effective June 27, 2025 (the "Transition Date").”
“I am pleased to announce that Matt Moschner, President and COO, will succeed me as CEO effective June 27th. While this may seem fast, I can assure you this transition is the culmination of a thoughtful multi-year succession planning process with our Board of Directors.”
“We began 2024 with the strategic priorities of infusing AI into more of our products and tools, transforming and expanding our sales force, and integrating Moritex, our largest acquisition in company history.”
“In the second quarter, we delivered revenue and gross margin in line with our guidance. Revenue increased sequentially driven by typical consumer electronics seasonality.”
“Our first-quarter results reflect a challenging but stable business environment. Revenue was above the high end of our guidance range as we saw order volumes slightly higher than we had expected.”
“We delivered third quarter revenue, gross margin, and operating expenses in line with our guidance. Business conditions continue to be difficult. The operating environment remains similar to what we saw last quarter across each of our end markets.”
Start not stated–2025-06-27
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Compensation components disclosed in company proxy statements. Amounts are nominal USD; total is the company-reported figure.
| Fiscal year | Company | Role | Salary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Cognex Corp (CGNX) | Former President and Chief Executive Officer | $369,492 | $8,236,297 |
| 2024 | Cognex Corp (CGNX) | President and Chief Executive Officer | $681,200 | $7,910,823 |
| 2023 | Cognex Corp (CGNX) | President and Chief Executive Officer | $676,000 | $6,959,914 |
| 2022 | Cognex Corp (CGNX) | President and Chief Executive Officer | $672,000 | $7,257,424 |
| 2021 | Cognex Corp (CGNX) | President and Chief Executive Officer | $651,334 | $10,534,520 |
| 2019 | Cognex Corp (CGNX) | President and Chief Executive Officer | $376,443 | $3,848,831 |
| 2018 | Cognex Corp (CGNX) | President and Chief Executive Officer | $376,442 | $2,562,093 |
| 2017 | Cognex Corp (CGNX) | President and Chief Executive Officer | $375,500 | $3,866,577 |
