C. Taylor Pickett has been leading Omega Healthcare Investors Inc. since 2015. He's got a solid background in finance, holding a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Maryland. Instead of relying solely on salary, Taylor's pay is...

C. Taylor Pickett has been leading Omega Healthcare Investors Inc. since 2015. He's got a solid background in finance, holding a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Maryland. Instead of relying solely on salary, Taylor's pay is closely linked to the company's performance. For 2023, he earned a total of about $1.32 million, which includes a base salary of $895,000 and a bonus that reflects how well the company did. Interestingly, he had quite the spike in compensation in 2020, totaling over $10 million, mainly from vested stocks when the company's performance was at its peak. On the insider trading front, Pickett has made significant sales with transactions reaching over $9 million in 2019 alone, which indicates a strategic approach to managing his assets. What sets him apart? In 2023, he had a deferred compensation balance exceeding $28 million, showing confidence in the company's long-term growth. Taylor's past years show consistent bonuses and stock vesting, relating directly to company metrics like tenant quality and funds from operations, showing that his interests are aligned with those of shareholders. He's also got a strong severance agreement that multiplies his base salary and bonuses if needed, ensuring he's involved in Omega's interests, long or short term. As an executive, he’s focused on balancing rewards with risks, aligning his goals with the overall direction of the company.