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Gregory S. Levin has been the Chief Executive Officer of BJ's Restaurants, Inc. since September 1, 2021. Before taking on this role, he was the President and CFO of the company, showcasing his deep understanding of its operations and finance....

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Gregory S. Levin

Ex-CEO of BJ's Restaurants

Education

Not specified

Field of Expertise

Finance & Banking - Finance

Sector of Economy

Consumer Cyclical

Born

January 1, 1971 - 54 years ago

CEO of BJ's Restaurants for

2 years 11 months (Sep 2021 - Aug 2024)

Previous Experience

Chief Financial Officer of BJ's Restaurants, Inc.

Holdings

See how much did Gregory S. Levin make over time.

Gregory S. Levin has owned significant shares in BJ's Restaurants, Inc. As CEO, his financial success is closely tied to the company's stock performance. While specific figures on fluctuations in his holdings aren't detailed, Levin's substantial leadership role means that...

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Total Stock Sold

$10.77M

BJRI

$10.77M

202,051 BJRI shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Gregory S. Levin didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra BJRI202,051 shares worth $2.80M.
This is -74.01% and $7.97M less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Gregory S. Levin.

BJRI

$345.39K

BJRI at $34.72/share

Feb 14, 2024

Received

BJRI

$666.67K

BJRI at $31.86/share

Jan 15, 2024

Received

BJRI

$49.57K

BJRI at $33.05/share

Aug 9, 2023

Purchase

BJRI

$191.46K

BJRI at $33.85/share

Feb 15, 2023

Received

BJRI

$666.70K

BJRI at $31.34/share

Jan 15, 2023

Received

BJRI

$109.43K

BJRI at $32.55/share

Feb 9, 2022

Received

BJRI

$500.02K

BJRI at $32.27/share

Jan 15, 2022

Received

BJRI

$46.34K

BJRI at $30.89/share

Nov 29, 2021

Received

BJRI

$375.01K

BJRI at $42.76/share

Sep 1, 2021

Received

BJRI

$958.70K

BJRI at $59.42/share

Mar 3, 2021

Sale

Compensation History

See how much did Gregory S. Levin make over time.

In 2023, Gregory S. Levin earned a total compensation of $800,000, which includes a base salary of $750,000 and a performance-based bonus of $760,000. His bonus reflects strong company performance metrics, targeting a minimum of 90% of his base salary as a potential annual bonus. Levin's compensation strategy emphasizes rewarding executives based on the company's financial success, aligning their interests with those of shareholders. Over the years, his compensation has varied—totaling roughly $1.27 million in 2021 as he navigated the company through recovery after pandemic-related challenges. His current employment contract also anticipates base salary increases in future years, ensuring a focus on long-term growth and performance incentives. This reflects a clear link between his leadership effectiveness and BJ's overall performance goals.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$1.58M

Salary

$800.00K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy is to align executive compensation with company performance and shareholder interests, focusing on attracting and retaining top talent while rewarding performance.

Bonus

$760.00K

Board Justification

The actual bonus payout for 2023 was based on performance against financial metrics and strategic initiatives, resulting in a payout of 95% of the target bonus opportunity.

Other

$19.20K

Board Justification

Other compensation includes automobile allowance and reimbursement for physical examination costs.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 RSU)

Board Justification

No stock grants were vested in 2023 as the focus was on the performance-based compensation and the stock options and RSUs are subject to future vesting schedules.

Performance Metrics

Performance metrics for 2023 included average weekly restaurant sales, adjusted EBITDA, and cost savings.