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Get filing alertsStoneridge hires Uwe Brandenburg as Global VP, Engineering & Innovation effective Nov 2, 2026
Filed September 23, 2026 · Period ending September 17, 2026 · ~1 min read
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Uwe Brandenburg, 59, appointed Global Vice President, Engineering & Innovation, effective November 2, 2026, reporting to CEO Natalia Noblet.
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Compensation includes €320,000 base salary, 50% target bonus, $150,000 one-time equity grant, and annual equity targeted at 40% of base salary.
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Brandenburg brings over 25 years of automotive Tier 1 electronics, ADAS, and software-defined vehicle experience, most recently as CTO at DXC Technology.
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Eligible for 12-month severance and 24-month change-in-control benefits with double trigger.
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Summary
Stoneridge has hired Uwe Brandenburg as Global Vice President, Engineering & Innovation, effective November 2, 2026. He will report to President and CEO Natalia Noblet and be based in Germany. Brandenburg brings over 25 years of automotive Tier 1 electronics, ADAS, and software-defined vehicle experience, most recently as CTO and SVP at DXC Technology and previously leading Valeo's global ADAS engineering.
The appointment is a routine executive hire with standard compensation and severance terms. The filing discloses his base salary, bonus targets, and equity grants, which are typical for a senior engineering leader. No red flags or unusual terms were identified. For retail investors, this is a low-impact governance event. The hire adds experienced engineering leadership but does not change the company's financial position or strategy.
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Mr. Brandenburg has more than 25 years of experience in automotive Tier 1 electronics, engineering leadership, ADAS and software-defined vehicle technologies.
The new hire brings over 25 years of automotive electronics and ADAS experience, most recently as CTO and SVP at DXC Technology and previously leading Valeo's global ADAS engineering. This background is relevant to Stoneridge's technology strategy.
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Mr. Brandenburg will also be eligible to participate in the Company’s Executive Severance Plan, subject to Compensation Committee approval, which provides for a 12-month continuation of salary and benefits, and will receive a standard Change in Control Agreement that provides for 24-month base salary and benefits continuation, subject to a double trigger provision (i.e., change in control and loss of position within 24 months).
The executive will be eligible for 12 months of salary and benefits under the Executive Severance Plan and 24 months under a Change in Control Agreement with a double trigger. These are standard executive protections.
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the appointment of Uwe Brandenburg as Global Vice President, Engineering & Innovation, effective November 2, 2026.
Stoneridge announced a new senior engineering leader. Brandenburg will report directly to the CEO and join the Executive Team, overseeing the global engineering organization.
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Most recently, he served as Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President, Automotive and Manufacturing at DXC Technology (formerly Luxoft). Previously, he led Valeo’s global ADAS engineering organization as Chief Technology Officer and Global Head of Engineering, and held senior engineering leadership roles at Continental, Autoliv and TRW Automotive, leading radar, camera and safety electronics programs for OEMs.
The new executive brings over 25 years of automotive Tier 1 electronics and software-defined vehicle experience, including ADAS, radar, camera, and safety electronics leadership at major suppliers.
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