Gebhard F. Rainer is a finance expert known for his tenure as the Chief Financial Officer at Hyatt Hotels Corporation, where he played a significant role until 2014. His insights helped shape the company’s financial strategy. Rainer is notable for...

Gebhard F. Rainer is a finance expert known for his tenure as the Chief Financial Officer at Hyatt Hotels Corporation, where he played a significant role until 2014. His insights helped shape the company’s financial strategy. Rainer is notable for his stock trading activities linked to Hyatt, including impressive fluctuations in stock values, where his holdings peaked at $5.75 million in March 2024 before stabilizing around $5.34 million in September 2024. During his time at Hyatt, he was compensated handsomely, with his total earnings reaching nearly $1.55 million in 2012. Though he left the company in 2014 to explore new opportunities, his impact at Hyatt during a transformative time left a mark. After stepping down, Rainer's trading activities indicated a continued engagement with his investments, suggesting a strong confidence in his financial strategies.

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1. Rivals

2. Holdings

3. Insider Trading

4. Compensation History

5. Other Hyatt Hotels CEOs

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Gebhard F. Rainer

Ex-CEO of Hyatt Hotels

Field of Expertise

Finance & Banking - Finance

Sector of Economy

Consumer Cyclical

CEO of Hyatt Hotels for

0 years 8 months (Jan 2014 - Sep 2014)

Previous Experience

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Gebhard F. Rainer

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Christopher J. Nassetta

CEO of Hilton Worldwide

2023 Compensation

Stock

$32.00M

Salary

$1.30M

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$729.69K

Total Holdings

$654.02M

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Patrick S. Pacious

CEO of Choice Hotels International

2022 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$1.13M

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$251.87K

Total Holdings

$53.64M

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Geoffrey A. Ballotti

CEO of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$1.14M

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$407.61K

Total Holdings

$38.28M

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Eric S. Langan

CEO of RCI Hospitality Holdings

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$1.70M

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$167.39K

Total Holdings

$31.99M

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Keith E. Smith

CEO of Boyd Gaming

2023 Compensation

Stock

$16.70M

Salary

$1.55M

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$26.16K

Total Holdings

$72.48M

Holdings

See how much did Gebhard F. Rainer make over time.

Throughout his career, Gebhard F. Rainer has made significant moves in the stock market, especially relating to Hyatt Hotels. For instance, in September 2019, he recorded a notable trade worth $2.73 million. As time progressed, the value of his transactions...

Throughout his career, Gebhard F. Rainer has made significant moves in the stock market, especially relating to Hyatt Hotels. For instance, in September 2019, he recorded a notable trade worth $2.73 million. As time progressed, the value of his transactions fluctuated, showing his keen insights and timing in the market. By early 2024, his investments had experienced substantial growth, reaching as high as $5.75 million before settling at around $5.34 million by September 2024. It's interesting to note how successfully he capitalized on these holdings, reflecting his knowledge of market conditions and investment strategies over the years.

Mar 17, 2025

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shares

H @ $126.48

Total Stock Sold

$459.06K

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$459.06K

9,432 H shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Gebhard F. Rainer didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra H9,432 shares worth $501.41K.
This is 9.23% and $42.35K more than what they got when they sold the stock.

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Gebhard F. Rainer.

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17,208 shares

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Feb 13, 2014

Received

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$459.34K

H at $48.70/share

Nov 13, 2013

Sale

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23,020 shares

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Mar 15, 2013

Received

Compensation History

See how much did Gebhard F. Rainer make over time.

During his time at Hyatt Hotels, Gebhard F. Rainer was recognized for his financial acumen, receiving a total compensation package of approximately $1.55 million in 2012, which included a salary, stock options, and other benefits. His salary alone accounted for around $722,611, alongside stock awards and bonuses that showcased the value Hyatt placed on his financial leadership. Even after leaving Hyatt in 2014, the structure of his compensation reflects the competitive landscape in the hotel industry and the expectations from high-level financial executives. This compensation setup allowed him to leverage his financial expertise effectively while contributing meaningfully to Hyatt's performance during his tenure.

Year

2014

Total Compensation

$1.32M

Salary

$454.41K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy is to provide an appropriate base of cash compensation and to align all incentive and long-term components of compensation to support long-term value creation for stockholders.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

Mr. Rainer resigned effective September 26, 2014 and was not eligible to receive an annual incentive for 2014.

Other

$14.73K

Board Justification

Includes corporate dining room usage, parking, 401(k) match and contributions to DCP, life insurance and long-term disability premiums.

Restricted Stock

$849.90K(849.9K RSUs)

Board Justification

The value of the stock awards that vested in 2014, computed in accordance with FASB (ASC) Topic 718, Compensation — Stock Compensation.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for determining compensation included Adjusted Compensation EBITDA and individual management objectives.

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January 2021 - September 2022