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Burton M. Goldfield has been the CEO of TriNet Group, Inc. since 2008, guiding the company for over 15 years. He holds a B.S. in Economics and Anthropology from Bowdoin College and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School, combining a...

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Burton M. Goldfield

Ex-CEO of Trinet Group

Education

B.S. in Economics and Anthropology from Bowdoin College; M.B.A. from Harvard Business School

Field of Expertise

Business & Management

Sector of Economy

Industrials

Born

May 12, 1975 - 49 years ago

CEO of Trinet Group for

16 years 0 months (Feb 2008 - Feb 2024)

Previous Experience

Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer of Unum Group; Executive Vice President, President and Chief Executive Officer, Unum US

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Burton M. Goldfield

Holdings

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Burton M. Goldfield's holdings experienced notable changes during his tenure at TriNet. He saw a peak in 2019, with his investment values reaching $66.05 million. However, by 2023, this figure showed some fluctuations, settling around $61.88 million. Notably, his wealth...

Mar 17, 2025

Total Stock Sold

$87.98M

TNET

$87.98M

1,683,389 TNET shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Burton M. Goldfield didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra TNET1,683,389 shares worth $69.51M.
This is -21% and $18.48M less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Charitable Transactions

TNET

979,466 shares

TNET

Recent Charitable Transactions

TNET

35,551 shares

TNET

May 2, 2024

Charity

TNET

5,243 shares

TNET

Apr 11, 2024

Charity

TNET

1,196 shares

TNET

Apr 1, 2024

Charity

TNET

15,110 shares

TNET

Feb 22, 2024

Charity

TNET

29,357 shares

TNET

Feb 20, 2024

Charity

TNET

11,251 shares

TNET

Dec 11, 2023

Charity

Insider Trading

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TNET

35,551 shares

TNET

May 2, 2024

Charity

TNET

5,243 shares

TNET

Apr 11, 2024

Charity

TNET

5,243 shares

TNET

Apr 11, 2024

Charity

TNET

1,196 shares

TNET

Apr 1, 2024

Charity

TNET

1,196 shares

TNET

Apr 1, 2024

Charity

TNET

45,455 shares

TNET

Mar 4, 2024

Received

TNET

15,110 shares

TNET

Feb 22, 2024

Charity

TNET

$2.02M

TNET at $124.59/share

Feb 22, 2024

Sale

TNET

29,357 shares

TNET

Feb 20, 2024

Charity

TNET

29,357 shares

TNET

Feb 20, 2024

Charity

Compensation History

See how much did Burton M. Goldfield make over time.

In 2023, Burton M. Goldfield's total compensation was $1,963,200, comprising a salary of $950,000 and a bonus of $1,853,000, reflecting a strong payout based on company performance metrics. His bonuses are tied to achieving specific financial targets, which shows the incentive structure in place for TriNet executives. In the years leading up to 2023, Goldfield's compensation varied considerably, from a peak of over $7 million in 2020 to approximately $2.4 million in 2022. His earnings illustrate how the company’s performance can heavily influence executive pay, and his strategic leadership has been pivotal in navigating TriNet through various market conditions.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$2.82M

Salary

$950.00K

Board Justification

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

Bonus

$1.85M

Board Justification

The annual cash incentive payout for 2023 was 130% of the target, based on corporate and individual performance metrics.

Other

$13.20K

Board Justification

This amount represents company 401(k) plan matching contributions.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 RSU)

Board Justification

No stock grants were vested in 2023 as the focus is on cash compensation and performance-based equity awards that will vest in future years.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for 2023 included Professional Service Revenues and Adjusted EBITDA.

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