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John C. Lechleiter led Eli Lilly & Co. from 2008 to 2016, starting his journey there in 1979 as a senior organic chemist. Rising through the ranks, he became the CEO while focusing on areas like pharmaceuticals and corporate development....

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John C. Lechleiter

Ex-CEO of Eli Lilly

Education

Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from Harvard University

Sector of Economy

Healthcare

Born

May 20, 1952 - 72 years ago

CEO of Eli Lilly for

8 years 8 months (Apr 2008 - Dec 2016)

Previous Experience

President and Chief Operating Officer of Eli Lilly & Co.

Holdings

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John held significant stocks in Nike, valued at over $6 million as of 2019. His investments in Nike showed stable growth over the years. At one point, most of his wealth was tied to his Lilly stocks, reflecting his confidence...

Total Stock Sold

$473.24K

NKE

$473.24K

5,406 NKE shares

What if they kept their stock?

If John C. Lechleiter didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra NKE5,406 shares worth $461.13K.
This is -2.56% and $12.11K less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Charitable Transactions

LLY

945,087 shares

LLY

Recent Charitable Transactions

LLY

398,130 shares

LLY

May 4, 2017

Charity

LLY

34,319 shares

LLY

Dec 31, 2016

Charity

LLY

10,808 shares

LLY

Dec 31, 2015

Charity

LLY

12,955 shares

LLY

Nov 3, 2015

Charity

LLY

15,909 shares

LLY

Apr 28, 2015

Charity

LLY

4,245 shares

LLY

Dec 31, 2014

Charity

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of John C. Lechleiter.

F

$104.58K

F at $5.23/share

Mar 12, 2020

Purchase

F

$81.40K

F at $8.14/share

Feb 12, 2020

Purchase

F

$216.94K

F at $8.68/share

Oct 25, 2019

Purchase

F

$95.95K

F at $9.60/share

Jul 29, 2019

Purchase

NKE

$471.02K

NKE at $87.13/share

Jul 26, 2019

Sale

F

$103.20K

F at $10.32/share

May 10, 2019

Purchase

NKE

2,050 shares

NKE

Sep 20, 2018

Received

F

$98.89K

F at $9.89/share

Aug 2, 2018

Purchase

F

$55.86K

F at $11.17/share

May 11, 2018

Purchase

F

$51.39K

F at $10.28/share

Feb 9, 2018

Purchase

Compensation History

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John's pay was heavily related to how well Eli Lilly performed. In 2015, he earned $16 million, made up of a salary of $1.5 million, bonuses that encouraged performance, and stock that paid off due to his past achievements. He avoided traditional stock options, choosing instead to align his earnings directly with outcomes driven by revenue and profit goals. This approach not only motivates a leader but also links their goals with that of the company’s long-term interests. The way his compensation was structured illustrated a clear commitment to creating shareholder value and engaging closely with the company’s core objectives, making him a direct participant in Lilly's success.

Year

2015

Total Compensation

$13.05M

Salary

$1.50M

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy is designed to attract and retain talented individuals while aligning executive compensation with company performance and shareholder interests.

Bonus

$3.62M

Board Justification

The annual cash bonus is based on company performance in three areas: revenue, EPS, and pipeline progress, with a maximum payout of 150% of the target based on performance metrics.

Other

$90.00K

Board Justification

This includes company matching contributions for the 401(k) plan and other benefits.

Restricted Stock

$7.84M(106.63K RSU)

Board Justification

The stock awards that vested in 2015 were based on performance awards from previous years, specifically the 2014-2016 performance period, with a payout of 150% of target due to exceeding EPS growth targets.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for determining the CEO's compensation include revenue growth, earnings per share (EPS), and progress on the company's pipeline.