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title: "Timken names Stephen P. Ribaudo as Executive VP and COO effective Sept 1, 2026"
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description: "Timken has appointed Stephen P. Ribaudo as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective September 1, 2026. Ribaudo, age 41, previously served as SVP & GM of Commercial HVAC Americas at Carrier. His compensation package includes a $670,000 base salary, significant equity targets, and a $250,000 sign-on bonus. The appointment was disclosed in an SEC 8-K filing dated July 31, 2026."
datetime: "2026-07-31T10:53:00.000Z"
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# Timken names Stephen P. Ribaudo as Executive VP and COO effective Sept 1, 2026

**Timken appointed Stephen P. Ribaudo as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective September 1, 2026.**

Individual

Stephen P. Ribaudo

Role

Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Type of Change

Appointed

Effective Date

September 1, 2026

Reason

Not disclosed

Replacement Info

Not disclosed

Background Details

Age 41; SVP & GM, Commercial HVAC Americas at Carrier since Apr 2026; prior Carrier roles from Mar 2022; previously Exec Director, Wheel & Brake Operations at Collins Aerospace (Sep 2020–Mar 2022).

Board/Committee Role Changes

Not disclosed

Compensation

Base salary $670,000; 2026 short-term incentive (target 80% of base); 2026 long-term equity target ≥ $1,794,000 (RSUs & performance RSUs); $250,000 sign-on cash; $1,000,000 make-whole RSU vesting 1/3 over 3 years; standard benefits.

Severance/Agreements

Will enter Severance Agreement providing specified severance, continued benefits, prorated incentive; qualifying termination: cash = base + target incentive (or 2x within 2 years of change in control); subject to release and restrictive covenants; will sign standard NDA, restrictive covenants and indemnification agreement.

Original SEC Filing: TIMKEN CO \[ TKR \] - 8-K - Jul. 31, 2026

**Disclaimer**

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