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James R. Young

Ex-CEO of Union Pacific

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska.

Born

April 1, 1953 - 71 years ago

Economy Sector

Industrials

Tenure

7 years 0 months (Feb 2005 - Mar 2012)

Previous Experience

President and Chief Operating Officer of Union Pacific Railroad Company

James R. Young is the former CEO of Union Pacific Corp., a key player in the North American railroad industry. He joined Union Pacific in 2000 and quickly rose through the ranks, becoming President in 2005 and later CEO. Under...

Year

2012

Total Compensation

$3.29M

Salary

$1.15M

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy emphasizes pay-for-performance, aligning executive compensation with company performance and shareholder interests, while remaining competitive within the industry.

Bonus

$2.00M

Board Justification

The annual cash bonus is determined based on the Company’s performance and individual contributions, with no specific target performance formula established.

Other

$140.78K

Board Justification

Other compensation includes perquisites such as tax and financial counseling services, and personal excess liability coverage.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 N/A)

Board Justification

No stock awards vested in 2012 as the focus is on cash compensation and performance-based bonuses.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics include safety, customer service, and financial performance, which are critical to determining the compensation of the CEO.