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Noel G. Watson is a seasoned executive with substantial experience in management, having served as the CEO and Chairman of Jacobs Solutions, a leader in engineering and construction services. He joined Jacobs in the late 1980s and held various key...

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Noel G. Watson

Ex-CEO of Jacobs Solutions

Field of Expertise

Business & Management

Sector of Economy

Industrials

Born

January 1, 1946 - 79 years ago

CEO of Jacobs Solutions for

13 years 5 months (Nov 1992 - Apr 2006)

Previous Experience

Chairman of the Board since 2004

Holdings

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Noel G. Watson has built significant wealth through his holdings in Jacobs Solutions. From 2019 to 2024, his stake in the company saw fluctuations, peaking at over $37 million. His wealth was notably higher following strategic insider sales, including transactions...

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Compensation History

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Noel G. Watson's compensation package as CEO included a mix of salary, bonuses, and performance-based incentives, designed to reflect his value to Jacobs Solutions and align with the company’s performance. In 2006, he reported a total compensation of over $1 million, with a substantial bonus linked to the company’s earnings and return metrics. His approach to compensation was all about aligning interests: making sure that his financial success was tied to the company's success. Even after his official tenure as CEO, he took on consulting roles that maintained his engagement with the company while ensuring he was compensated fairly based on ongoing contributions.

Year

2006

Total Compensation

$28.17M

Salary

$965.44K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy aims to attract, motivate, and retain highly qualified executives by offering competitive salaries and performance-based incentives that align with the company's financial results and shareholder interests.

Bonus

$1.07M

Board Justification

The bonus is based on the Company's performance metrics, which include net earnings growth and return on average shareholders' equity, among other factors.

Other

$6.60K

Board Justification

This amount represents company contributions to the 401(k) Plan.

Restricted Stock

$26.13M(300K common stock)

Board Justification

The vested stock represents shares granted under the 1999 Stock Plan that became vested during the fiscal year 2006.

Performance Metrics

Performance metrics include net earnings growth, diluted EPS growth, and return on average shareholders' equity.

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