Kim Dang has been the CEO of Kinder Morgan, Inc. (KMI) since August 1, 2023, after previously serving as the company's President. With a background in business, she brings valuable experience to the leadership role. In her first year as...

Kim Dang has been the CEO of Kinder Morgan, Inc. (KMI) since August 1, 2023, after previously serving as the company's President. With a background in business, she brings valuable experience to the leadership role. In her first year as CEO, Dang waived her participation in the annual incentive plan, showing a unique approach to executive compensation. Instead, she received a significant grant of 636,575 restricted stock units, which will fully vest in 2026, aligning her success with the company's performance. During her time at KMI, she has emphasized a commitment to aligning employee compensation with overall company performance metrics. As of now, her compensation for 2023 totals over $12.4 million, which largely comes from stock awards rather than traditional cash bonuses. This strategy reflects a long-term vision for both Dang and the company, focusing on sustainable growth. Under her leadership, Dang is pushing Kinder Morgan into a future driven by performance and accountability. Her substantial stock holdings indicate her strong belief in the company's potential and growth.

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Kim Dang

CEO of Kinder Morgan

Field of Expertise

Business & Management

Sector of Economy

Energy

CEO of Kinder Morgan for

1 year 8 months (Aug 2023 - Present)

Previous Experience

President of Kinder Morgan, Inc.

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Kim Dang

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Kelcy L. Warren

Founder and CEO of Energy Transfer

2012 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$425.00K

Bonus

$225.00K

Other

$1.17K

Total Holdings

$5.72B

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Matthew J. Meloy

CEO of Targa Resources

2023 Compensation

Stock

$24.08M

Salary

$970.48K

Bonus

$2.33M

Other

$29.54K

Total Holdings

$134.17M

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Paul M. Rady

Founder and CEO of Antero Midstream Corporation

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$1.07M

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$14.75K

Total Holdings

$682.48M

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Alan S. Armstrong

CEO of Williams Companies

2023 Compensation

Stock

$27.11M

Salary

$1.39M

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$54.82K

Total Holdings

$152.08M

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Pierce H. Norton II

CEO of Oneok

2023 Compensation

Stock

$813.39K

Salary

$835.00K

Bonus

$2.10M

Other

$336.99K

Total Holdings

$19.65M

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David Slater

CEO of DT Midstream

2023 Compensation

Stock

$2.40M

Salary

$776.92K

Bonus

$1.46M

Other

$324.09K

Total Holdings

$20.12M

Holdings

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As of the end of 2023, Kim Dang holds 1,154,390 restricted stock units (RSUs) in Kinder Morgan, representing a market value of about $20.36 million. These stock units are part of her compensation package and are set to vest fully...

As of the end of 2023, Kim Dang holds 1,154,390 restricted stock units (RSUs) in Kinder Morgan, representing a market value of about $20.36 million. These stock units are part of her compensation package and are set to vest fully on July 31, 2026, following certain performance hurdles. Throughout her career, Damng has shown a trend of growth in her stock ownership. In her first year as CEO, she bypassed traditional bonuses to acquire a significant amount of stock, indicating confidence in the company's future. The majority of her wealth is now tied to KMI, aligning her interests closely with those of shareholders. Such a concentration in one asset also shows the risks associated with high ownership stakes, but it illustrates her commitment to the company's success.

Insider Trading

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Compensation History

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In 2023, Kim Dang received a total compensation of approximately $12.41 million, mainly through stock awards. Her salary amounted to $498,077, but interestingly, she opted out of the annual incentive plan, which would typically include a bonus. Instead, her compensation heavily relied on restricted stock units valued at over $11 million, which are set to vest in the future. This decision reflects her innovative stance on executive pay, prioritizing long-term value over immediate cash bonuses. By focusing on stock awards, Dang aligns her financial interests with the company’s success, pushing for performance rather than short-term gains. Her compensation strategy shows a clear commitment to driving long-term growth and ensuring that her interests resonate with those of KMI's shareholders. Other compensation added a small amount to her package, including contributions to the company's savings plan.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$11.51M

Salary

$498.08K

Board Justification

The compensation program is designed to attract, motivate and retain executives while aligning their interests with those of stockholders, primarily through performance-based compensation.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

Ms. Dang waived her participation in the Annual Incentive Plan for the portion of 2023 attributable to her service as CEO and for future years.

Other

$16.50K

Board Justification

Consists of company contributions to the KMI Savings Plan.

Restricted Stock

$11.00M(636.58K RSU)

Board Justification

The 2023 annual award approved for Ms. Dang was 636,575 RSUs, which will vest in full on July 31, 2026, generally subject to continued employment and achievement of specified performance hurdles.

Performance Metrics

The primary financial performance target under both our annual and long-term incentive awards is distributable cash flow (DCF) per share.

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Steven J. Kean

Ex-CEO of Kinder Morgan

June 2015 - August 2023