Current role
Matthew Burdyny
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About Matthew Burdyny
Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. reported in an 8-K filed June 4, 2025 that Matthew Burdyny resigned as Chief Commercial Officer, effective June 13, 2025. Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. reported in an 8-K filed November 16, 2023 that Matthew Burdyny was appointed Chief Commercial Officer, effective November 9, 2023. The proxy statement of Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. reports total compensation of $2,730,941 for Matthew Burdyny in fiscal 2025, including a base salary of $251,587. Disclosed compensation is on record for 3 fiscal years.
“On May 29, 2025, Matthew Burdyny notified the Company of his intent to resign from the office of Chief Commercial Officer of the Company, which resignation will be effective June 13, 2025.”
“Effective November 9, 2023, as noted in Item 1.01 above, Matthew Burdyny was appointed Chief Commercial Officer of the Company.”
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Affiliation history
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Current
2023-11-09–present
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Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (OPTT)
Proxy statement
2023-11-09–2025-06-13
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Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (OPTT)
Proxy statement
Start not stated–2025-06-13
Company network
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Leadership on record at Ocean Power Technologies, Inc.
Other people whose current roles at this company are on record from its filings.
- J. Philipp Stratmann CEO
- Philipp Stratmann CEO, Board Member
- Tracy Pagliara CEO, General Counsel, Board Member
- Joseph A. "Digger" DiGuardo Jr. Chairman
- Matthew T. Shafer CFO
- Robert P. Powers CFO
- Robert Powers CFO, Chief Accounting Officer
- Victoria Hay CFO, Chief Accounting Officer
- Jason Weed COO
- Joseph DiPietro Chief Accounting Officer
Executive compensation
Compensation components disclosed in company proxy statements. Amounts are nominal USD; total is the company-reported figure.
| Fiscal year | Company | Role | Salary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (OPTT) | Chief Commercial Officer (former) | $251,587 | $2,730,941 |
| 2024 | Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (OPTT) | Chief Commercial Officer (former) | $250,000 | $474,123 |
| 2023 | Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (OPTT) | Chief Commercial Officer | $245,000 | $415,775 |
Recent activity
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