Stanley M. Kuriyama is the CEO of Matson, Inc., a company with deep roots in the shipping and transportation industry. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Hawaii and has spent decades in leadership roles. Before Matson, he...

Stanley M. Kuriyama is the CEO of Matson, Inc., a company with deep roots in the shipping and transportation industry. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Hawaii and has spent decades in leadership roles. Before Matson, he led Alexander & Baldwin, Inc., a significant real estate and construction firm, from 2010 to 2015. Kuriyama also previously served as Chairman of Matson Navigation Company prior to its split from Alexander & Baldwin. In 2017, he earned a total compensation of around $1.77 million, which reflects both his salary and stock grants. In recent years, he has shown a strong focus on aligning executive compensation with performance, emphasizing the importance of hitting key business targets. His experience and commitment to smart growth have helped Matson navigate the challenges of the shipping market while maintaining a connection to Hawaii's business community.

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4. Compensation History

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Stanley M. Kuriyama

Ex-CEO of Alexander & Baldwin

Education

Bachelor's degree from the University of Hawaii

Field of Expertise

Business & Management

Sector of Economy

Real Estate

Born

January 1, 1954 - 71 years ago

CEO of Alexander & Baldwin for

0 years 11 months (Jan 2015 - Dec 2015)

Previous Experience

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Alexander & Baldwin, Inc.

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Stanley M. Kuriyama

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Steven P. Grimes

CEO of Kite Realty Group

2023 Compensation

Stock

$6.54M

Salary

$950.00K

Bonus

$2.85M

Other

$36.33K

Total Holdings

$16.22M

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Conor C. Flynn

CEO of Kimco Realty

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$1.00M

Bonus

$2.92M

Other

$26.34K

Total Holdings

$28.47M

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Lisa Palmer

CEO of Regency Centers

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$1.00M

Bonus

$2.71M

Other

$20.22K

Total Holdings

$9.99M

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James M. Taylor Jr.

CEO of Brixmor Property Group

2023 Compensation

Stock

$6.59M

Salary

$1.10M

Bonus

$2.43M

Other

$36.11K

Total Holdings

$29.52M

Holdings

See how much did Stanley M. Kuriyama make over time.

Kuriyama's holdings tell a story of significant investment in Matson, where he transitioned from being the Chairman of Matson Navigation Company to its chief executive. He has overseen a notable increase in his equity stake during his tenure. His stock...

Kuriyama's holdings tell a story of significant investment in Matson, where he transitioned from being the Chairman of Matson Navigation Company to its chief executive. He has overseen a notable increase in his equity stake during his tenure. His stock options and performance shares currently represent a substantial part of his financial outlook, demonstrating confidence in the company's direction. At one point, the value of his vested stock was around $2.4 million, reflecting the strong performance expectations he aligns with his leadership role. Given the fluctuations in stock prices over his career, his status as a significant stakeholder in Matson points to a commitment to the company's long-term success.

Mar 18, 2025

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shares

ALEX @ $17.46

Total Stock Sold

$5.79M

ALEX

$5.79M

277,920.786 ALEX shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Stanley M. Kuriyama didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra ALEX277,920.786 shares worth $3.12M.
This is -46.2% and $2.68M less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Charitable Transactions

ALEX

15,769.855 shares

ALEX

Recent Charitable Transactions

ALEX

2,375 shares

ALEX

Jan 16, 2020

Charity

ALEX

250 shares

ALEX

Jan 25, 2019

Charity

ALEX

1,150 shares

ALEX

Jan 23, 2018

Charity

ALEX

1,090 shares

ALEX

Jan 25, 2017

Charity

ALEX

530 shares

ALEX

Jan 25, 2016

Charity

ALEX

3,100 shares

ALEX

Jan 25, 2015

Charity

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Stanley M. Kuriyama.

ALEX

10,639 shares

ALEX

Apr 28, 2020

Received

ALEX

$145.53K

ALEX at $23.10/share

Feb 12, 2020

Sale

ALEX

$136.40K

ALEX at $21.65/share

Jan 16, 2020

Sale

ALEX

$130.73K

ALEX at $20.75/share

Dec 26, 2019

Sale

ALEX

$139.92K

ALEX at $22.21/share

Nov 21, 2019

Sale

ALEX

$153.53K

ALEX at $24.37/share

Oct 17, 2019

Sale

ALEX

$154.60K

ALEX at $24.54/share

Sep 19, 2019

Sale

ALEX

$143.05K

ALEX at $22.71/share

Aug 28, 2019

Sale

ALEX

$143.26K

ALEX at $22.74/share

Jul 18, 2019

Sale

ALEX

$140.81K

ALEX at $22.35/share

Jun 26, 2019

Sale

Compensation History

See how much did Stanley M. Kuriyama make over time.

In 2017, Stanley Kuriyama's total compensation was approximately $1.77 million, consisting of a base salary of $350,000, an annual performance bonus, and significant stock grants of $1.2 million. His compensation is structured to reflect performance metrics closely tied to the company's growth and shareholder value, indicating a focus on results. This pay-for-performance approach aligns with Matson's strategy to motivate executives by linking their financial incentives to the company's success in achieving its corporate goals. Earlier years also saw varying compensation, highlighting how performance influences earnings in executive roles. His history at both Matson and Alexander & Baldwin positions him well to navigate the industry successfully while maintaining shareholder interests.

Year

2017

Total Compensation

$774.13K

Salary

$350.00K

Board Justification

Matson's compensation philosophy emphasizes pay-for-performance, aligning executive compensation with the achievement of key annual and long-term operating goals, growth in shareholder value, and individual performance.

Bonus

$411.36K

Board Justification

Annual cash incentive based on corporate and individual performance goals, resulting in a payout of approximately 134% of target.

Other

$12.78K

Board Justification

Includes contributions to the Matson Excess Benefits Plan and other retirement benefits.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 Performance Shares)

Board Justification

No stock was vested in 2017 as the performance shares are based on multi-year performance and will not settle until 2020.

Performance Metrics

Annual cash incentive based on EBITDA performance and individual goals.

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