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Gregory Q. Brown is the CEO of Motorola Solutions, Inc., where he has been steering the company since 2008. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Rutgers University, showcasing his strong foundation in finance and business. Over the years,...

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Gregory Q. Brown

CEO of Motorola Solutions, Inc.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics from Rutgers University.

Field of Expertise

Technology & Engineering - Technology

Sector of Economy

Technology

Born

June 1, 1960 - 64 years ago

CEO of Motorola Solutions, Inc. for

17 years 3 months (Jan 2008 - Present)

Previous Experience

Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Micromuse Inc.

Holdings

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Gregory Q. Brown has shown significant activity in his stock holdings, peaking at an impressive $190.52 million in early 2024. This large investment reflects his strong belief in the company's future. Notably, there were fluctuations in the value of his...

Jan 24, 2025

Total Stock Sold

$963.02M

MSI

$963.02M

4,876,815 MSI shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Gregory Q. Brown didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra MSI4,876,815 shares worth $720.65M.
This is -25.17% and $242.37M less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Charitable Transactions

MSI

689,806 shares

MSI

CSCO

10,810 shares

CSCO

Recent Charitable Transactions

MSI

4,141 shares

MSI

Nov 14, 2024

Charity

MSI

9,316 shares

MSI

Aug 7, 2024

Charity

MSI

28,325 shares

MSI

May 30, 2024

Charity

MSI

432 shares

MSI

Feb 26, 2024

Charity

MSI

8,354 shares

MSI

Nov 13, 2023

Charity

MSI

1,782 shares

MSI

Aug 9, 2023

Charity

Insider Trading

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MSI

58,057 shares

MSI

Feb 25, 2025

Received

MSI

$13.85M

MSI at $494.72/share

Nov 14, 2024

Sale

MSI

4,141 shares

MSI

Nov 14, 2024

Charity

MSI

$59.59M

MSI at $496.58/share

Nov 12, 2024

Sale

MSI

$4.18M

MSI at $417.67/share

Aug 14, 2024

Sale

MSI

$28.23M

MSI at $408.42/share

Aug 7, 2024

Sale

MSI

9,316 shares

MSI

Aug 7, 2024

Charity

MSI

28,325 shares

MSI

May 30, 2024

Charity

MSI

28,325 shares

MSI

May 30, 2024

Charity

MSI

432 shares

MSI

Feb 26, 2024

Charity

Compensation History

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In 2023, Gregory Q. Brown's compensation totaled $1.86 million. His base salary was $1.35 million, coupled with a bonus of $4.64 million, which hinged on the company's performance metrics. This performance-based structure is designed to incentivize him to improve company success. Previous years show variable compensation based on the company’s results. For example, in 2020, his total compensation hit a staggering $23.30 million due to high-performance bonuses during a challenging time for many businesses. The reliance on bonus payouts illustrates a commitment to delivering results, aligning his interests with those of shareholders. This approach ensures he is rewarded when the company performs well, implying a clear focus on performance-driven leadership.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$6.31M

Salary

$1.35M

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy aligns with company performance, peer benchmarking, and retention strategies, emphasizing pay-for-performance and long-term shareholder value.

Bonus

$4.64M

Board Justification

The bonus is based on the Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP) which is calculated based on company performance and individual performance metrics for the year 2023.

Other

$324.42K

Board Justification

Other compensation includes perquisites such as personal use of corporate aircraft, security system monitoring, financial planning, and executive physical exams.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 N/A)

Board Justification

No stock was vested in 2023 as the focus is on performance-based stock awards that are not included in total compensation calculations.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for determining compensation include financial performance measures such as revenue growth, operating earnings, and free cash flow.

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