Sudhakar Kesavan is the former CEO and Chairman of ICF International, a company he has led since 2006. With a solid academic background, he holds a Master's in Public Administration from Harvard University and a Bachelor's in Engineering from the...

Sudhakar Kesavan is the former CEO and Chairman of ICF International, a company he has led since 2006. With a solid academic background, he holds a Master's in Public Administration from Harvard University and a Bachelor's in Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology in India. Under his leadership, ICF has expanded significantly, focusing on government and commercial services. He has a history of performance-based compensation, often linking his bonuses to company goals, with a total compensation peaking at over $3 million in 2016. Importantly, Sudhakar's strategic vision has contributed to ICF's ability to diversify its revenue streams, moving beyond government contracts to include commercial clients.

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Sudhakar Kesavan

Ex-CEO of ICF International

Education

Master's degree in Public Administration from Harvard University; Bachelor's degree in Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology.

Field of Expertise

Business & Management

Sector of Economy

Industrials

Born

January 1, 1958 - 67 years ago

CEO of ICF International for

13 years 9 months (Jan 2006 - Oct 2019)

Previous Experience

Various leadership roles in ICF International, Inc. since 1999, including COO and President.

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Sudhakar Kesavan

Holdings

See how much did Sudhakar Kesavan make over time.

Sudhakar Kesavan had a notable trajectory with ICF International. At his peak, he held around $1 million in stock options and restricted units, with considerable vested stocks from previous years. In 2016, his holdings garnered a value of about $778,000...

Sudhakar Kesavan had a notable trajectory with ICF International. At his peak, he held around $1 million in stock options and restricted units, with considerable vested stocks from previous years. In 2016, his holdings garnered a value of about $778,000 due to the vesting of performance-based awards granted during his tenure. Over the years, there have been fluctuations in his stock ownership, particularly relating to the company’s performance metrics, which often determined his overall wealth. As of the end of 2015, he had around 22723 restricted stock units that were vested. The value of these holdings reflects his long-term commitment to aligning his interests with those of the shareholders.

Total Stock Sold

$2.71M

ICFI

$2.71M

70,683 ICFI shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Sudhakar Kesavan didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra ICFI70,683 shares worth $4.92M.
This is 81.5% and $2.21M more than what they got when they sold the stock.

Charitable Transactions

ICFI

3,524 shares

ICFI

Recent Charitable Transactions

No charitable transactions found for this CEO.

Insider Trading

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No insider trades found for this CEO.

Compensation History

See how much did Sudhakar Kesavan make over time.

In his time at ICF International, Sudhakar Kesavan was compensated through a mix of salary, performance bonuses, and stock options. His total compensation saw significant variances, peaking at $3,110,488 in 2016, which included a salary of $861,239 and a bonus of $2,232,404. Sudhakar's bonuses were tied closely to financial performance, illustrating a clear link between his pay and the company's success. Across his tenure, his compensation reflected the company’s growth and strategic developments, with multiple years seeing him rewarded primarily through stock awards rather than traditional cash bonuses.

Year

2019

Total Compensation

$1.32M

Salary

$918.84K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy emphasizes performance-based pay that aligns with company goals and stockholder interests, ensuring competitive compensation to attract and retain talent.

Bonus

$390.62K

Board Justification

The bonus is based on the performance of the Company against financial and individual performance goals, with 80% based on financial targets and 20% on individual performance.

Other

$12.02K

Board Justification

Other compensation includes employer contributions to the 401(k) plan and imputed income from life insurance.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 RSU)

Board Justification

No stock grants are included as only vested stock is considered, and no specific vested stock amount is provided for 2019.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics include adjusted EPS and company gross revenue, with specific thresholds and targets set for the annual incentive program.

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