Jeffrey L. Powell
Chairman
Kadant Inc (KAI)Personal wealth note: Equibles reports source-backed professional activity and disclosed compensation; it does not estimate personal net worth.
About Jeffrey L. Powell
Jeffrey L. Powell is recorded as Chairman at Kadant Inc (KAI). Kadant Inc reported in an 8-K filed September 10, 2026 that Jeffrey L. Powell was appointed executive chairman of the Board, effective January 2, 2027. The proxy statement of Kadant Inc reports total compensation of $5,519,261 for Jeffrey L. Powell in fiscal 2025, including a base salary of $970,900. Disclosed compensation is on record for 9 fiscal years.
“As part of the Succession Plan, Jeffrey L. Powell will continue to serve as president through September 30, 2026, and chief executive officer through January 2, 2027, at which time he will become executive chairman of the Board.”
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Affiliation history
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Current
2027-01-02–present
Company network
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Leadership on record at Kadant Inc
Other people whose current roles at this company are on record from its filings.
- Jonathan W. Painter CEO
- Michael C. Colwell CEO, COO, Board Member
- Stacy D. Krause General Counsel
- Rebecca Martinez O'Mara Board Member
Executive compensation
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| Fiscal year | Company | Role | Salary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Kadant Inc (KAI) | President and Chief Executive Officer | $970,900 | $5,519,261 |
| 2024 | Kadant Inc (KAI) | President and Chief Executive Officer | $925,900 | $6,126,562 |
| 2023 | Kadant Inc (KAI) | President and Chief Executive Officer | $898,900 | $6,031,798 |
| 2022 | Kadant Inc (KAI) | President and Chief Executive Officer | $845,000 | $4,944,998 |
| 2021 | Kadant Inc (KAI) | President and Chief Executive Officer | $831,600 | $5,934,170 |
| 2020 | Kadant Inc (KAI) | President and Chief Executive Officer | $810,000 | $3,697,247 |
| 2019 | Kadant Inc (KAI) | President and Chief Executive Officer | $567,000 | $2,765,943 |
| 2018 | Kadant Inc (KAI) | President and Chief Executive Officer | $425,000 | $1,805,524 |
| 2017 | Kadant Inc (KAI) | President and Chief Executive Officer | $390,000 | $1,649,573 |
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