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Albert Nahmad has been leading Watsco, Inc. since 1973, taking it from a small business to a major player in the HVAC distribution industry. With a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, he emphasizes performance-driven strategies that connect executive pay with...

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Albert Nahmad

Founder and CEO of Watsco

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Field of Expertise

Business & Management

Sector of Economy

Industrials

Born

January 1, 1948 - 77 years ago

CEO of Watsco for

52 years 3 months (Jan 1973 - Present)

Previous Experience

Founder of Watsco, Inc.

Holdings

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Albert Nahmad holds a significant amount of stock in Watsco, reflecting his commitment to the company’s future. His holdings peaked around 2021, with over 1.6 million shares of Class B common stock valued at roughly 110 million dollars at the...

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Compensation History

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Albert's compensation package reflects a commitment to long-term performance. In 2023, he earned approximately 11 million dollars, which includes a salary of 600,000, no cash bonuses, and a staggering value of stock awards. His stock is vested based on performance criteria, promoting a focus on long-term results over instant gains. This approach aligns with the company's philosophy of linking executive pay directly to the creation of shareholder value. Instead of relying on short-term cash incentives, Nahmad’s compensation plan supports sustained company growth and stability, emphasizing performance metrics like earnings per share and stock price appreciation, which he believes are crucial for a CEO's role.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$11.06M

Salary

$600.00K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy emphasizes long-term performance and aligns executive compensation with shareholder returns, primarily through equity-based compensation with long vesting periods.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

No cash bonuses were approved for the Chairman & CEO in 2023.

Other

$458.34K

Board Justification

Includes 401(k) matching contributions, health insurance benefits, and incremental variable operating costs for personal aircraft usage.

Restricted Stock

$10.00M(23.69K Class B common shares)

Board Justification

Restricted Class B common shares granted as a long-term incentive award, cliff-vesting on October 15, 2029, contingent on performance criteria.

Performance Metrics

Compensation is linked to earnings per share (EPS) growth and stock price performance.

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