Christopher A. Cartwright is the President and CEO of TransUnion, a data company known for its credit reporting services. He took over as CEO in May 2019 after serving as the Executive Vice President for U.S. Information Services. With a...

Christopher A. Cartwright is the President and CEO of TransUnion, a data company known for its credit reporting services. He took over as CEO in May 2019 after serving as the Executive Vice President for U.S. Information Services. With a focus on transforming TransUnion into a global information and insights leader, he has significant experience in the industry, including leading various executive roles at Wolters Kluwer and running Decision Insight Information Group. In 2023, Christopher was compensated $1.84 million, which includes a salary of $1.06 million and other bonuses. Under his leadership, TransUnion has adopted a performance-based pay philosophy, which emphasizes aligning the interests of executives with those of the company and its shareholders. As of late 2023, Cartwright has over 68,000 unvested stock options, highlighting a substantial stake in TransUnion’s future success.

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Christopher A. Cartwright

CEO of TransUnion

Education

Not specified

Field of Expertise

Business & Management

Sector of Economy

Industrials

Born

January 1, 1969 - 56 years ago

CEO of TransUnion for

5 years 10 months (May 2019 - Present)

Previous Experience

Executive Vice President – U.S. Information Services

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Christopher A. Cartwright

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Raymond W. McDaniel, Jr.

CEO of Moody's

2021 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$900.00K

Bonus

$2.21M

Other

$0.00

Total Holdings

$89.53M

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Richard J. Tobin

CEO of Dover

2023 Compensation

Stock

$3.25M

Salary

$1.29M

Bonus

$2.00M

Other

$207.19K

Total Holdings

$69.71M

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Laurence D. Fink

Founder and CEO of Blackrock

2023 Compensation

Stock

$4.03M

Salary

$1.50M

Bonus

$7.90M

Other

$1.09M

Total Holdings

$290.93M

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William J. Lansing

CEO of Fair Isaac

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$750.00K

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$56.63K

Total Holdings

$685.33M

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Mark W. Begor

CEO of Equifax

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$1.50M

Bonus

$944.11K

Other

$505.65K

Total Holdings

$71.94M

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Keith J. Allman

CEO of Masco

2023 Compensation

Stock

$11.02M

Salary

$1.27M

Bonus

$2.66M

Other

$214.78K

Total Holdings

$11.37M

Holdings

See how much did Christopher A. Cartwright make over time.

As of the latest data, Christopher A. Cartwright has a significant investment in TransUnion stock. He holds more than 68,000 unvested restricted stock units (RSUs), reflecting an ongoing commitment to the company’s performance. In 2023, the market value of these...

As of the latest data, Christopher A. Cartwright has a significant investment in TransUnion stock. He holds more than 68,000 unvested restricted stock units (RSUs), reflecting an ongoing commitment to the company’s performance. In 2023, the market value of these holdings was approximately $4.7 million, showcasing his vested interest in the organization's future growth. His stock holdings peaked in 2022, when he saw a notable increase in value due to favorable company performance. With each vesting event, he is on the path to secure long-term financial benefits linked to TransUnion’s success, tying his wealth directly to the company’s progress. This structure not only benefits him but also aligns his interests closely with those of the shareholders.

Insider Trading

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Compensation History

See how much did Christopher A. Cartwright make over time.

In 2023, Christopher Cartwright earned a total compensation of approximately $1.84 million. His salary was set at $1.06 million, coupled with a performance-based annual bonus of about $896,571, which made up nearly 56.5% of his targeted bonus. An interesting aspect of his package is the vested stock awards, which totaled 53,025 shares, valued at nearly $3.75 million at the time of vesting. Cartwright's approach to compensation is rooted in aligning his earnings with the company's performance, reflecting a strategic move to ensure that executive rewards are directly tied to the achievements and growth of TransUnion. This multi-faceted compensation plan not only incentivizes him to drive results but also to focus on long-term shareholder value.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$5.81M

Salary

$1.06M

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy emphasizes performance-based pay, aligning executive compensation with company performance and stockholder interests, ensuring that a significant portion of pay is at risk based on performance metrics.

Bonus

$896.57K

Board Justification

The annual incentive payout for 2023 was based on performance against financial and individual objectives, with a total payout of $896,571, which is approximately 56.5% of the target.

Other

$106.21K

Board Justification

Other compensation includes reimbursement for financial and tax planning services, medical examinations, and other benefits totaling $106,205.

Restricted Stock

$3.75M(53.03K RSU)

Board Justification

The stock awards that vested in 2023 include 53,025 shares, which were valued at $3,749,804 at the time of vesting.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for 2023 included Defined Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA, Defined Consolidated Revenue, and Defined Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share.