MedTech & Diagnostics
NovoCure Executive Compensation (FY25)
NVCR · Executive and director compensation, fiscal 2022 to 2025
Chief executive, fiscal 2025 ◇ Frank Leonard | Median of the other named officers $4,159,945 5 officers, excluding the chief executive | Latest say-on-pay support = June 3, 2026 | Chief executive pay ratio ◇ To the median employee |
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What changed from fiscal 2024 to fiscal 2025
The figures that moved, and by how much. Analysis of these figures is part of the Velarion platform.
Chief executive total compensation — Frank Leonard: $5,823,930 → $6,975,329 (19.8% higher)
Say-on-pay support: 97.5% → 91.0% (6.5 points lower)
CEO pay ratio: 10.9:1 → 84:1
Frequently asked questions
Answers drawn from the data on this page.
Who is NovoCure's chief executive and what were they paid?
Total compensation for Frank Leonard, Chief Executive Officer, came to $6,975,329 in fiscal 2025. Leonard's total was 19.8% higher than the $5,823,930 reported for fiscal 2024.
What was NovoCure's say-on-pay result?
Shareholders supported the say-on-pay proposal with 91.0% of votes cast for or against in favor at the meeting held June 3, 2026 for fiscal 2025.
Which companies are in NovoCure's peer group?
Companies named in the disclosed peer group include 10x Genomics, Inc., Align Technology, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc., CRISPR Therapeutics AG and Exact Sciences Corporation, among others.
What is NovoCure's chief executive pay ratio?
The disclosed chief executive pay ratio for fiscal 2025 is 84:1, against median employee compensation of $148,799.
Executive compensation
Every element reported for each named executive officer, by fiscal year.
Fiscal 2022
| Officer | Salary | Bonus | Stock awards | Option awards | Non-equity incentive | Pension and deferred earnings | All other compensation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ashley Cordova Chief Financial Officer | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Wilhelmus Groenhuysen Chief Operating Officer | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Pritesh Shah Chief Commercial Officer | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Francis Leonard President, CNS Cancers US | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Asaf Danziger Chief Executive Officer | ◇ | — | — | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Fiscal 2023
| Officer | Salary | Bonus | Stock awards | Option awards | Non-equity incentive | Pension and deferred earnings | All other compensation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ashley Cordova Chief Financial Officer | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Frank Leonard Executive Vice President, President Novocure US | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Fiscal 2024
| Officer | Salary | Bonus | Stock awards | Option awards | Non-equity incentive | Pension and deferred earnings | All other compensation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ashley Cordova Chief Financial Officer | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Frank Leonard Executive Vice President, President Novocure US | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Uri Weinberg Chief Innovation Officer | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Barak Ben-Arye General Counsel | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Asaf Danziger Chief Executive Officer | ◇ | — | — | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Fiscal 2025
| Officer | Salary | Bonus | Stock awards | Option awards | Non-equity incentive | Pension and deferred earnings | All other compensation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ashley Cordova Former Chief Executive Officer Departed during or after this year | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Frank Leonard Chief Executive Officer | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Christoph Brackmann Chief Financial Officer | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Uri Weinberg Chief Medical and Innovation Officer | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Nicolas Leupin Former Chief Medical Officer Departed during or after this year | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Michael Puri Chief Human Resources Officer | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
A dash means the company reported no figure in that column. $0 is shown only where the filing prints a zero. A negative change in pension value is shown but, as the company reports it, not included in the total.
Equity awards granted
Individual awards as disclosed: type, date, unit counts at each level, and grant date value.
Fiscal 2025
| Officer | Award | Grant date | Threshold units | Target units | Units granted | Maximum units | Exercise price | Grant date fair value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Cordova | PSU | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ |
| Ashley Cordova | RSU | ◇ | — | — | ◇ | — | — | ◇ |
| Ashley Cordova | OPTION | ◇ | — | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
| Christoph Brackmann | PSU | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ |
| Christoph Brackmann | RSU | ◇ | — | — | ◇ | — | — | ◇ |
| Christoph Brackmann | OPTION | ◇ | — | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
| Frank Leonard | RSU | ◇ | — | — | ◇ | — | — | ◇ |
| Frank Leonard | PSU | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ |
| Frank Leonard | RSU | ◇ | — | — | ◇ | — | — | ◇ |
| Frank Leonard | OPTION | ◇ | — | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
| Michael Puri | PSU | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ |
| Michael Puri | RSU | ◇ | — | — | ◇ | — | — | ◇ |
| Michael Puri | OPTION | ◇ | — | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
| Nicolas Leupin | RSU | ◇ | — | — | ◇ | — | — | ◇ |
| Nicolas Leupin | PSU | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ |
| Nicolas Leupin | OPTION | ◇ | — | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
| Uri Weinberg | OPTION | ◇ | — | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
| Uri Weinberg | PSU | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ |
| Uri Weinberg | RSU | ◇ | — | — | ◇ | — | — | ◇ |
Fiscal 2022, 2024 are included in the PDF.
A dash means the company reported no figure in that column. $0 is shown only where the filing prints a zero. Threshold, target and maximum apply only to performance awards and are never shown for time-based or option awards.
Outstanding awards
Awards still held at fiscal year end.
As disclosed at fiscal 2025 year end
| Officer | Award | Unvested units | Market value of unvested units | Exercise price | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Puri | RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — |
| PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| Option | ◇ | — | ◇ | 3/3/2035 | |
| Frank Leonard | Option | ◇ | — | ◇ | 2/26/2034 |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| Option | ◇ | — | ◇ | 10/31/2032 | |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| Option | ◇ | — | ◇ | 2/27/2033 | |
| PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| Option | ◇ | — | ◇ | 3/3/2035 | |
| Option | ◇ | — | ◇ | 2/29/2032 | |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| Uri Weinberg | RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — |
| PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| Option | ◇ | — | ◇ | 2/27/2033 | |
| Option | ◇ | — | ◇ | 2/29/2032 | |
| PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| Option | ◇ | — | ◇ | 2/26/2034 | |
| PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| Option | ◇ | — | ◇ | 3/3/2035 | |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| Nicolas Leupin | RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| Option | ◇ | — | ◇ | 3/3/2035 | |
| Ashley Cordova | RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — |
| Option | ◇ | — | ◇ | 2/26/2034 | |
| Option | ◇ | — | ◇ | 3/3/2035 | |
| Option | ◇ | — | ◇ | 2/27/2033 | |
| PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| Option | ◇ | — | ◇ | 2/29/2032 | |
| PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| Christoph Brackmann | Option | ◇ | — | ◇ | 11/3/2034 |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| Option | ◇ | — | ◇ | 3/3/2035 |
A dash means the company reported no figure in that column. $0 is shown only where the filing prints a zero.
Severance and change in control
The terms as written in the agreements.
Ashley Cordova
Former Chief Executive Officer · Terms as described in the company’s compensation discussion · citing a 2026 filing
| Severance cash amount | ◇ |
| Equity acceleration on change in control | ◇ |
| Excise tax treatment | ◇ |
| Non-compete period | ◇ |
| Non-solicit period | ◇ |
Christoph Brackmann
Chief Financial Officer · Terms as described in the company’s compensation discussion · citing a 2026 filing
| Severance multiple | ◇ |
| Severance base | ◇ |
| Severance cash amount | ◇ |
| Change-in-control multiple | ◇ |
| Excise tax treatment | ◇ |
| Non-compete period | ◇ |
| Non-solicit period | ◇ |
Frank Leonard
Chief Executive Officer · Employment agreement
| Severance multiple | ◇ |
| Severance base | ◇ |
| Change-in-control multiple | ◇ |
Michael Puri
Chief Human Resources Officer · Terms as described in the company’s compensation discussion · citing a 2026 filing
| Severance multiple | ◇ |
| Severance base | ◇ |
| Change-in-control multiple | ◇ |
| Excise tax treatment | ◇ |
| Non-compete period | ◇ |
| Non-solicit period | ◇ |
Nicolas Leupin
Former Chief Medical Officer · Terms as described in the company’s compensation discussion · citing a 2026 filing
| Severance multiple | ◇ |
| Severance base | ◇ |
| Change-in-control multiple | ◇ |
| Excise tax treatment | ◇ |
| Non-compete period | ◇ |
| Non-solicit period | ◇ |
Uri Weinberg
Chief Medical and Innovation Officer · Terms as described in the company’s compensation discussion · citing a 2026 filing
| Severance multiple | ◇ |
| Severance base | ◇ |
| Change-in-control multiple | ◇ |
| Excise tax treatment | ◇ |
| Non-compete period | ◇ |
| Non-solicit period | ◇ |
Director compensation
What each non-employee director was paid.
Fiscal 2025
| Director | Fees earned in cash | Stock awards | Option awards | Non-equity incentive | Pension and deferred earnings | All other compensation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Asaf Danziger | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | — | ◇ | ◇ |
William Doyle Board chair | ◇ | — | — | — | — | ◇ | ◇ |
William Vernon Lead independent director | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | — | ◇ |
Martin Madden | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | — | — | ◇ |
Jeryl Hilleman | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | — | ◇ |
Timothy Scannell | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | — | ◇ |
Kinyip Gabriel Leung | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | — | ◇ |
Kristin Stafford | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | — | ◇ |
David Hung | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | — | ◇ |
Allyson Ocean | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | — | ◇ |
Frank Leonard and Ashley Cordova served on the board in fiscal 2025 and received no compensation for board service. Executive directors are typically paid through their executive roles, shown above.
Earlier years are included in the PDF.
A dash means the company reported no figure in that column. $0 is shown only where the filing prints a zero.
Director fee schedule
The standing retainers and premiums the board pays, as published.
| Board cash retainer | ◇ |
| Board equity retainer | ◇ |
| Total board retainer | ◇ |
| Lead independent director premium | ◇ |
| Audit committee chair | ◇ |
| Audit committee member | ◇ |
| Compensation committee chair | ◇ |
| Compensation committee member | ◇ |
| Nominating and governance chair | ◇ |
| Nominating and governance member | ◇ |
Stock ownership guideline: Non-Employee Directors are expected to own Ordinary Shares of our Company having a value equal to at least three times the annual cash retainer.
Disclosed peer group
The companies this board named as its compensation comparison group. The list is disclosure; the comparison is analysis.
Fiscal 2025
- 10x Genomics, Inc. TXG
- Align Technology ALGN
- Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ALNY
- CRISPR Therapeutics AG CRSP
- Exact Sciences Corporation EXAS
- Exelixis, Inc EXEL
- Incyte Corporation INCY
- Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. INSP
- Insulet Corporation PODD
- iRhythm Technologies IRTC
- Teladoc Health, Inc. TDOC
- Zai Lab Limited ZLAB
Say-on-pay history
Shareholder support for the compensation program, by year.
| Year | Meeting | Support | Votes for | Votes against | Abstentions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 3, 2026 | = | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ |
| 2024 | June 4, 2025 | = | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ |
Chief executive pay ratio
As calculated and reported by the company.
Ratio
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Median employee compensation
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Chief executive total compensation
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- 0001645113-26-000050Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
- 0001645113-26-0000332025 DIRECTOR COMPENSATION · 2025 Director Compensation Table · 2025 Grants of Plan-Based Awards · 2025 Summary Compensation Table · and 3 more sections
- 0001645113-25-000011Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
- 0001645113-25-0000052024 Summary Compensation Table
- 0001645113-24-0000112023 Summary Compensation Table
- 0001645113-23-0000342022 Summary Compensation Table
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@misc{velarionData2026,
author = {{Velarion Company Intelligence}},
title = {Velarion database: executive and board compensation data},
year = {2026},
version = {2026Q3},
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.22283854},
publisher = {Zenodo},
url = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22283854}
}