How Sivaram was paid
$8.4M in total for 2025, 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 | Stock | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Siva SivaramPresident, Chief Executive Officer & Director | $821,538 | $7,547,987 | $7,508 | $8,377,033 |
| Dr. Luca FasoliChief Operating Officer | $309,773 | $5,880,411 | $2,932 | $6,193,116 |
| Kevin HettrichChief Financial Officer | $497,266 | $2,582,297 | $12,744 | $3,092,306 |
| Dr. Timothy HolmeChief Technology Officer | $496,214 | $3,064,238 | $1,190 | $3,561,642 |
| Dr. Mohit SinghChief Development Officer | $496,214 | $3,064,238 | $1,460 | $3,561,912 |
What changed and why
- $8.4MCEO total compensation decreased to $8,377,033 in 2025 compared to $19,606,478 in the prior year.
- 70%The CEO pay ratio for 2025 was 27 to 1, representing a 70% decrease from 2024.
- $6.2MDr. Luca Fasoli joined the company as Chief Operating Officer in May 2025 with a total compensation of $6,193,116.
- The company integrated the Cobra process into separator production and installed key equipment for the Eagle Line pilot production facility.
- QuantumScape expanded collaboration and licensing with Volkswagen's PowerCo SE and added two new automotive OEMs.
About this page
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.