• Garmin Ltd.
  •  Overview
  • Last Modified:
  • July 19, 2025
  • Company type:
  • Public
  • Industry:
  • Technology
  • Verified:
  • No
  • No of Employees:
  • 10 001 - 50 000
  • Stock Code:
  • GRMN
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  • Turnover $50m + ?:
  • Yes
  • Headquarters:
  • Olathe, Kansas, United States
  • Public Interest Score:
  • 750+

 

  • Garmin Ltd.
  • General Information

Description

Garmin Ltd. is a global technology company that specializes in designing and manufacturing products related to navigation, fitness, outdoor, and connected devices. Founded in 1989 by Gary Burrell and Min Kao, the company originally focused on GPS navigation systems and later expanded into various sectors, including automotive, aviation, marine, and outdoor recreation.

Some key product categories that Garmin is known for include:

  1. Fitness & Health Devices: Garmin produces fitness trackers, smartwatches, and heart rate monitors, often targeting athletes and outdoor enthusiasts. Their products are popular among runners, cyclists, and swimmers.

  2. Automotive GPS Devices: Garmin’s GPS navigation systems are widely used in cars for real-time, turn-by-turn navigation.

  3. Aviation: Garmin develops avionics systems for aircraft, providing navigation, communication, and safety solutions for pilots.

  4. Marine: The company offers products for boating and marine navigation, including chartplotters, fishfinders, and other marine-related equipment.

  5. Outdoor & Sports: Garmin manufactures devices for outdoor activities such as hiking, climbing, and geocaching, along with tools for extreme sports like mountain biking and skiing.

Garmin has established itself as a leader in the GPS and wearable technology space, with a strong reputation for innovation, high-quality products, and reliability. The company is headquartered in Olathe, Kansas, USA, and has a global presence, with a significant market in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Min Kao:
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Clifton Pemble:
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Jonathan Burrell:
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Joseph Hartnett:
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Catherine Lewis:
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Charles Peffer:
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  • Company Information
  • Company System Number:
  • 15137
  • Founded Year: 
  • 1989
  • Registration Number: 
  • 98-0229227
  • Country: 
  • United States of America
  • Stock Exchanges: 
    • New York Stock Exchange
  • Financial year end: 
  • December
  • No. of Countries operations: 
  • 8
  • Company Status: 
  • In Business
  • Industry Sub Category: 
  • Date listed on Stock Exchange: 
  • 01/12/2000

 

  • Contact Information
  • Business operation: 
  • Garmin Ltd. is an American, Swiss-domiciled multinational technology company founded in 1989 by Gary Burrell.
  • Primary office: 
  • Olathe, Kansas, United States

 

  • Additional Information
  • Listed?: 
  • Yes
  • Company secretary: 
  • Andrew Etkind
  • Reporting currency: 
  • USD
  • ISIN number (12 digit): 
NYSE
CH0114405324
  • Authorised shares:
  • 19 588 042
  • Issued shares:
  • No of shareholders:
  • 1001 and more shareholders
  • No of shareholders holding 20%:
  • 0 shareholders
  • Number of shares traded
  • Per Year:
  • Per Quarter:
  • Per Month:

 

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Company Directors

Name
Nationality
Age
Role
Qualification
Name

Min

Executive
NationalityUnited States of America
RoleED
QualificationBEng (Electrical)
Date Appointed: 01/01/1989
Duration:
37 years and 8 months
Independance: N
Profile
Name

Clifton

Executive
NationalityUnited States of America
RoleED
QualificationBachelor’s in mathematics and computer science
Date Appointed: 01/08/2004
Duration:
22 years and 1 month
Independance: N
Profile
Name

Jonathan

Non Executive
NationalityUnited States of America
RoleNED
QualificationBSc (Mechanical Engineering)
Date Appointed: 01/01/2010
Duration:
16 years and 8 months
Independance: N
Profile
Name

Joseph

Non Executive
NationalityUnited States of America
RoleNED
QualificationCPA
Date Appointed: 01/01/2010
Duration:
16 years and 8 months
Independance: N
Profile
Name

Catherine

Non Executive
NationalityUnited States of America
RoleNED
QualificationCPA
Date Appointed: 01/01/2010
Duration:
16 years and 8 months
Independance: N
Profile
Name

Charles

Non Executive
NationalityUnited States of America
RoleNED
QualificationBA, MBA
Date Appointed: 01/01/2010
Duration:
16 years and 8 months
Independance: N
Profile

 

Directors Tenure

Name
Duration
Name

Min Kao

Duration37 years and 8 months
Profile
Name

Clifton Pemble

Duration22 years and 1 month
Profile
Name

Jonathan Burrell

Duration16 years and 8 months
Profile
Name

Joseph Hartnett

Duration16 years and 8 months
Profile
Name

Catherine Lewis

Duration16 years and 8 months
Profile
Name

Charles Peffer

Duration16 years and 8 months
Profile

 

Director Experience

Name
Experience
Name

Min

Experience Engineering, Technology, Software and IT
Profile
Name

Clifton

Experience Engineering, Software and IT
Profile
Name

Jonathan

Experience Engineering, Investment
Profile
Name

Joseph

Experience Technology, Financial Services, Software and IT
Profile
Name

Catherine

Experience Financial Services, Energy
Profile
Name

Charles

Experience Financial Services, Business Services
Profile

 

Company Auditors

Name
Date Appointed
Years
Name

Ernst & Young

Date Appointed01/01/1990
Year36 years and 8 months
Profile

 

 

Company Committees

Name

Min Kao

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD
Profile
Name

Clifton Pemble

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD
Profile
Name

Jonathan Burrell

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD, RE, NG
Profile
Name

Joseph Hartnett

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD, AU, RE, NG
Profile
Name

Catherine Lewis

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD, AU, RE, NG
Profile
Name

Charles Peffer

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD, AU, RE, NG
Profile

 

Committee
Abbreviation
Supervisory Board
SB
Board
BD
Risk & Compliance
RC
Audit
AU
Remuneration
RE
Capital investment
CI
Industry Specific
IS
Nominations & Governance
NG
Health, Safety & Environment
HS
Social & Ethics
SE
Technology
TE
Executive
EX
Other
OT