Kenneth R. Meyers is the former CEO of Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) and United States Cellular (USM). He has a background in business, holding a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. Meyers guided TDS from July 2015 to July 2020,...
Kenneth R. Meyers is the former CEO of Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) and United States Cellular (USM). He has a background in business, holding a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. Meyers guided TDS from July 2015 to July 2020, focusing on performance linked to company goals. During his career, he received substantial bonuses based on U.S. Cellular's performance metrics. Strikingly, in 2019, his total compensation was over $2 million, significantly driven by a bonus which was around 120% of the target. He retired from UScellular with no outstanding stock options as they were fully vested by that time. Meyers' approach shows an emphasis on performance, aligning his pay with company success, aiming to attract and maintain high-quality leadership. His work illustrates the balance of individual contributions to overall company performance, especially during fluctuations in the telecommunications industry.