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Michael I. Roth has been at the helm of The Interpublic Group of Companies (IPG) since January 2005. He earned his degree from the University of Michigan and has a solid background in marketing. Roth managed to steer IPG during...

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Michael I. Roth

Ex-CEO of The Interpublic Group of Companies

Education

Bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan

Field of Expertise

Sales & Marketing - Marketing

Sector of Economy

Communication Services

Born

January 1, 1951 - 74 years ago

CEO of The Interpublic Group of Companies for

16 years 0 months (Jan 2005 - Jan 2021)

Previous Experience

Former CEO of Interpublic Group

Holdings

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Michael I. Roth's significant stock holdings have seen fluctuations reflecting his deep involvement in IPG. At one point, he owned stocks worth $36.8 million in early 2021. His holdings have consistently shown a strong presence, peaking in 2021 when it...

Mar 18, 2025

Total Stock Sold

$307.03K

RHP

$307.03K

6,098 RHP shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Michael I. Roth didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra RHP6,098 shares worth $211.48K.
This is -31.12% and $95.56K less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Insider Trading

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Compensation History

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In 2021, Michael I. Roth earned a total compensation of $13.7 million, which included a base salary of $1 million and a hefty portion of vested stock valued at $6.2 million. The prior year saw him earning about $17 million, mostly due to bonuses tied to strong company performance metrics. Notably, Roth transitioned to Executive Chairman that year, indicating a shift in his role within the company. Before that, his earnings included substantial performance-based bonuses of up to $5.8 million in preceding years, reflecting his commitment to aligning executive compensation with company success. This pattern of compensation showcases his leadership style, grounded in performance metrics that echo the company's financial health.

Year

2021

Total Compensation

$7.59M

Salary

$1.00M

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy aims to provide a performance-based, market-competitive total compensation program that supports talent needs and business objectives, aligning a significant portion of pay to sustaining and improving operational performance to enhance stockholder value.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

No annual bonus was awarded for 2021 as part of the transition to Executive Chairman.

Other

$383.50K

Board Justification

Includes contributions to the Capital Accumulation Plan, matching contributions under the Interpublic Savings Plan, and premiums paid on group life insurance.

Restricted Stock

$6.21M(128.59K Restricted Stock Units (RSUs))

Board Justification

The restricted stock units granted to Mr. Roth vested on December 31, 2021, as part of his long-term incentive award.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for the CEO's compensation included organic revenue growth and operating income before incentives and amortization of acquired intangibles margin.

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