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Stéphane Bancel is the CEO of Moderna Inc., a leading biotechnology company known for mRNA technology, especially its COVID-19 vaccine. He joined Moderna in October 2011 and has played a crucial role in shaping the company's vision and strategy. Bancel...

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Stéphane Bancel

CEO of Moderna

Education

MBA from Harvard Business School; Master's in Management from the Ecole Centrale Paris.

Field of Expertise

Healthcare & Life Sciences - Biotechnology

Sector of Economy

Healthcare

Born

April 20, 1972 - 52 years ago

CEO of Moderna for

11 years 6 months (Oct 2013 - Present)

Previous Experience

CEO of Moderna, Inc. since 2013; previously held various roles at BioMérieux and Eli Lilly.

Holdings

See how much did Stéphane Bancel make over time.

As of March 2024, Stéphane Bancel owns approximately 30.1 million shares of Moderna, equating to about 7.7% of the company. His wealth peaked notably in 2021, aligning with the surge in COVID-19 vaccine sales, when the company's stock reached record...

Mar 18, 2025

Total Stock Sold

$1.20B

MRNA

$1.20B

8,129,809 MRNA shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Stéphane Bancel didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra MRNA8,129,809 shares worth $281.62M.
This is -76.44% and $913.55M less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Charitable Transactions

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551,755 shares

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Recent Charitable Transactions

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4,000 shares

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May 18, 2022

Charity

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4,000 shares

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May 11, 2022

Charity

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4,000 shares

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May 4, 2022

Charity

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4,000 shares

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Apr 27, 2022

Charity

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4,000 shares

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Apr 20, 2022

Charity

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4,000 shares

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Apr 13, 2022

Charity

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Stéphane Bancel.

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13,233 shares

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Feb 12, 2025

Received

MRNA

$2.34M

MRNA at $88.88/share

Feb 14, 2024

Sale

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56,736 shares

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Feb 14, 2024

Received

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$3.31M

MRNA at $121.71/share

Jun 28, 2023

Sale

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$9.66M

MRNA at $120.75/share

Jun 21, 2023

Sale

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$10.18M

MRNA at $127.27/share

Jun 14, 2023

Sale

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$10.01M

MRNA at $125.11/share

Jun 7, 2023

Sale

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$10.17M

MRNA at $127.15/share

May 31, 2023

Sale

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$10.37M

MRNA at $129.59/share

May 24, 2023

Sale

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$9.99M

MRNA at $124.86/share

May 17, 2023

Sale

Compensation History

See how much did Stéphane Bancel make over time.

Stéphane Bancel's compensation has varied over the years, reflecting Moderna's growth and performance. In 2023, he earned around $3.59 million, which includes a base salary of $1.57 million and a bonus of about $1.91 million. His bonuses are tied to the company's performance metrics, including product sales and shareholder return. While he has not received stock grants in recent years, his previous equity awards have significantly contributed to his wealth. Bancel's compensation illustrates a performance-driven philosophy, aligning his rewards with the company’s success. The board's approach ensures that executive pay reflects both individual and corporate achievements, which helps keep the management focused on long-term value creation.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$4.56M

Salary

$1.58M

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy is focused on performance-based incentives to align with company performance and shareholder interests.

Bonus

$1.91M

Board Justification

Based on target of 150% of salary, with 81% payout, reflecting 90% individual assessment.

Other

$1.07M

Board Justification

Includes 401(k) match, security services, and other benefits.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 RSU)

Board Justification

No stock grants vested in 2023.

Performance Metrics

Performance metrics include product sales from COVID-19 vaccines, operating income, and total shareholder return.