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accession: "0001043337-26-000084"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SRI"
cik: "0001043337"
company_name: "STONERIDGE INC"
filed_at: "2026-09-23T21:05:34+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-09-23T21:06:12.104918+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
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source: SEC EDGAR
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# Stoneridge appoints Uwe Brandenburg as Global VP Engineering & Innovation effective Nov 2, 2026

## Summary
- Uwe Brandenburg, former CTO at DXC Technology, joins as Global VP Engineering & Innovation, effective Nov 2, 2026.
- Base salary €320k (~$367k), target bonus 50%, auto allowance €1,500/month.
- One-time equity grant of $150k in time-based shares vesting ratably over 3 years; annual LTI target 40% of base.
- Eligible for Executive Severance Plan (12-month continuation) and Change in Control Agreement (24-month, double trigger).
- Will report to CEO Natalia Noblet and lead global engineering, focusing on vision/safety, vehicle intelligence, connectivity.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001043337-26-000084
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SRI
- cik: 0001043337
- company_name: STONERIDGE INC
- filed_at: 2026-09-23T21:05:34+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.4
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1043337/000104333726000084/0001043337-26-000084-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1043337/000104333726000084/sri-20260917.htm

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