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John D. Romano is the CEO of Tronox Limited, a global leader in titanium dioxide production. He has a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and has a solid background, having worked his way up from roles like Senior Vice President...

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John D. Romano

Ex-CEO of Tronox

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Field of Expertise

Business & Management

Sector of Economy

Basic Materials

Born

January 1, 1964 - 61 years ago

CEO of Tronox for

0 years 0 months (Dec 2020 - Jan 2021)

Previous Experience

Executive Vice President at Tronox, extensive experience in commercial strategy.

Holdings

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John Romano has significant investments in Tronox Limited, reflecting his deep commitment to the company. As of recent data, he holds about $9.6 million in total shares, which showcases a strong backing of his leadership. These holdings consist of outright...

Mar 18, 2025

Total Stock Sold

$5.55M

TROX

$5.55M

307,695 TROX shares

What if they kept their stock?

If John D. Romano didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra TROX307,695 shares worth $1.77M.
This is -68.2% and $3.79M less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Insider Trading

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TROX

341,191 shares

TROX

Feb 19, 2025

Received

TROX

$639.17K

TROX at $14.95/share

Mar 5, 2024

Sale

TROX

30,843 shares

TROX

Mar 5, 2024

Received

TROX

185,185 shares

TROX

Feb 21, 2024

Received

TROX

$1.14M

TROX at $15.51/share

Mar 6, 2023

Sale

TROX

57,873 shares

TROX

Mar 6, 2023

Received

TROX

102,854 shares

TROX

Feb 21, 2023

Received

TROX

$1.17M

TROX at $16.15/share

Mar 7, 2022

Sale

TROX

92,810 shares

TROX

Mar 7, 2022

Received

TROX

52,916 shares

TROX

Feb 3, 2022

Received

Compensation History

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In 2021, John D. Romano earned a total compensation of about $8.3 million, which consists of a base salary, performance bonuses, and vested stock options. His salary of $900,000 is just the start; the bulk of his earnings came from a bonus of about $1.75 million, based on strong company performance. This bonus was notable, paying out nearly double the target amount, showcasing how well Tronox did during the year. Additionally, he had over $2.9 million in vested stock, linked to his long-term performance goals. This structure promotes a focus on achieving results that benefit both the company and shareholders. His pay plan aligns well with company performance, showing that he has a significant stake in Tronox’s future.

Year

2021

Total Compensation

$6.13M

Salary

$900.00K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy aims to align executive pay with company performance and shareholder interests, with a significant portion of compensation being at-risk and tied to performance metrics.

Bonus

$1.75M

Board Justification

The annual bonus for 2021 was calculated based on overall Tronox performance metrics and individual performance, resulting in a payout of 194.9% of the target bonus.

Other

$563.72K

Board Justification

Other compensation includes benefits such as financial counseling assistance and contributions to retirement plans.

Restricted Stock

$2.91M(155.49K RSU)

Board Justification

The stock that vested in 2021 was based on performance-based restricted share units that were granted in previous years, specifically tied to the company's performance metrics over a three-year period.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for 2021 included Adjusted EBITDA less Capital Expenditures, Adjusted EBITDA Margin Relative to TiO2 Peers, safety metrics, and sustainability metrics.