Alfred F. Kelly, Jr. has been the CEO of Visa Inc. since February 2019, steering the company during a time of rapid change in the payments landscape. Under his leadership, Visa's total compensation reached over $29 million in 2023, largely...

Alfred F. Kelly, Jr. has been the CEO of Visa Inc. since February 2019, steering the company during a time of rapid change in the payments landscape. Under his leadership, Visa's total compensation reached over $29 million in 2023, largely due to vested stock options and a focus on performance-based incentives. Kelly's insider trading history shows a significant understanding and confidence in Visa's stock, with his holdings peaking around January 2022, when they were valued at approximately $41 million. He has recently announced his retirement plans, which will take effect in January 2024, after which he will remain as a Senior Advisor. Before leading Visa, Kelly had substantial experience in various executive roles, and he is recognized for his straightforward management style that emphasizes performance and accountability. Kelly's tenure saw Visa expanding its footprint globally, adapting to digital payment trends, and focusing on sustainability in its business practices. The transition of leadership is set to be seamless as Ryan McInerney, a longstanding executive at Visa, is set to take the reins as CEO in February 2023.

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2. Holdings

3. Insider Trading

4. Compensation History

5. Other Visa CEOs

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Alfred F. Kelly, Jr.

Ex-CEO of Visa

Sector of Economy

Financial Services

Born

July 30, 2024 - 0 years ago

CEO of Visa for

4 years 11 months (Feb 2019 - Jan 2024)

Previous Experience

Unknown

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Alfred F. Kelly, Jr.

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Sundar Pichai

CEO of Alphabet Inc.

2023 Compensation

Stock

$155.42M

Salary

$2.00M

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$6.80M

Total Holdings

$459.19M

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Jen-Hsun Huang

Founder and CEO of Nvidia

2023 Compensation

Stock

$61.63M

Salary

$1.00M

Bonus

$4.00M

Other

$2.49M

Total Holdings

$99.30B

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Cameron M. Bready

CEO of Global Payments

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$1.00M

Bonus

$1.41M

Other

$185.70K

Total Holdings

$36.26M

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Jack Dorsey

Founder and CEO of Block

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$2.75

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$0.00

Total Holdings

$980.58K

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Alex Chriss

CEO of PayPal Holdings, Inc.

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$302.89K

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$311.84K

Total Holdings

$11.94M

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Warren E. Buffett

CEO of Berkshire Hathaway

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$100.00K

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$313.60K

Total Holdings

$162.98B

Holdings

See how much did Alfred F. Kelly, Jr. make over time.

Alfred F. Kelly, Jr. consistently demonstrated strong confidence in Visa's prospects, as shown by his insider trading activities. Throughout 2019 to 2023, his holdings fluctuated significantly. Notably, at the end of 2020, his holdings were valued at approximately $31 million....

Alfred F. Kelly, Jr. consistently demonstrated strong confidence in Visa's prospects, as shown by his insider trading activities. Throughout 2019 to 2023, his holdings fluctuated significantly. Notably, at the end of 2020, his holdings were valued at approximately $31 million. By January 2022, they reached a peak of around $41 million, making it a high point for his financial interest in the company. In more recent months, as of 2023, his holdings remained strong, nearing $39 million by November 2023. This indicates not only his belief in the company's future but also the performance of Visa's stock. Kelly's ability to manage his investments alongside the company's success has made him a noteworthy figure in corporate finance.

Mar 17, 2025

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shares

MET @ $82.16

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shares

V @ $334.55

Total Stock Sold

$86.03M

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$85.97M

402,500 V shares

MET

$55.06K

1,610 MET shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Alfred F. Kelly, Jr. didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra V402,500 shares worth $73.85M and MET1,610 shares worth $51.07K.
This is -14.09% and $12.12M less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Charitable Transactions

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23,146 shares

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Recent Charitable Transactions

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23,146 shares

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Nov 28, 2022

Charity

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Alfred F. Kelly, Jr..

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$9.45M

V at $236.14/share

Nov 1, 2023

Sale

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$1.75M

V at $232.87/share

May 1, 2023

Sale

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$12.99M

V at $223.99/share

Mar 6, 2023

Sale

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23,146 shares

V

Nov 28, 2022

Charity

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$1.08M

V at $180.00/share

Sep 29, 2022

Sale

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$1.81M

V at $201.00/share

Aug 31, 2022

Sale

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$1.91M

V at $212.11/share

Jul 29, 2022

Sale

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$1.76M

V at $195.37/share

Jun 30, 2022

Sale

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$1.89M

V at $210.38/share

May 31, 2022

Sale

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$1.97M

V at $218.62/share

Apr 29, 2022

Sale

Compensation History

See how much did Alfred F. Kelly, Jr. make over time.

In 2023, Alfred F. Kelly, Jr.'s total compensation as CEO of Visa was an impressive $29.7 million. This amount included a base salary of about $1.35 million and a significant portion derived from stock options that vested this year, valued at a staggering $16.4 million. He did not receive any bonuses for the fiscal years 2022 and 2023. His compensation reflects Visa's growth and the importance of performance metrics, which include earnings per share (EPS) goals that align with investor interests. Kelly's previous compensation in 2022 was around $1.79 million, highlighting a substantial increase as the company continued to thrive. The structure of his pay aligns with Visa's commitment to tying executive rewards to company performance, ensuring that leaders are focused on long-term value creation for shareholders.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$18.08M

Salary

$1.35M

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy is designed to attract, motivate, and retain high-performing executives, aligning their interests with those of shareholders through performance-based incentives.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

No bonus was awarded for fiscal year 2023.

Other

$310.72K

Board Justification

Includes perquisites and other personal benefits such as company-provided aircraft and charitable contributions.

Restricted Stock

$16.42M(16.42M RSU)

Board Justification

The total value of restricted stock units that vested in 2023, based on the fair market value of Visa's Class A common stock on the vesting date.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for fiscal year 2023 included annual EPS goals and relative TSR compared to S&P 500 companies.

Other Visa CEOs

Here are other CEOs of Visa

Charles W. Scharf

Ex-CEO of Visa

November 2012 - March 2013

Ryan McInerney

CEO of Visa

February 2023 - Present