How Schlaefer was paid
$393,183 in total for 2024, as reported in the Summary Compensation Table. Equity awards are valued at grant, not at what they turned out to be worth.
Named executive officers
| Executive | Salary | Bonus | Stock | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John SchlaeferPresident and Chief Executive Officer | $380,500 | — | — | $12,683 | $393,183 |
| Edmond ChengChief Financial Officer | $224,712 | $25,000 | $262,960 | $8,063 | $520,735 |
| Alex SumSr. VP of Sales and Marketing | $303,100 | — | — | $9,043 | $312,143 |
What changed and why
- $393K$393,183 was CEO John Schlaefer’s 2024 total compensation, down from $460,361 in 2023.
- $521K$520,735 was CFO Edmond Cheng’s 2024 total compensation, including a $25,000 sign-on bonus.
- $263K$262,960 was CFO Edmond Cheng’s 2024 restricted stock unit award value.
- No annual bonuses were awarded to named executives in 2023 or 2024.
- 76,000 restricted stock units were granted to Edmond Cheng, vesting over four years.
- 921,228 restricted stock units were granted under the 2024 Incentive Compensation Plan during 2024.
Other GCT Semiconductor Holding proxy statements
- 2026 proxy statement
John Schlaefer paid $515,361 (+31% on the year).
Filed Aug 03, 2026
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Figures are automated and can be wrong; check the filing for the exact numbers. Totals follow SEC rules, which value stock and option awards at grant. Read the DEF 14A proxy statement for footnotes and the compensation committee's full reasoning.