W. Brett McGill is the CEO of MarineMax, Inc., a leading company in the boating industry, where he has been steering the ship since October 2018. With a background in Business Administration, he emphasizes performance and operational excellence. Since taking...

W. Brett McGill is the CEO of MarineMax, Inc., a leading company in the boating industry, where he has been steering the ship since October 2018. With a background in Business Administration, he emphasizes performance and operational excellence. Since taking the helm, McGill has demonstrated a strong ability to drive company performance, reflected in his substantial compensation that peaked at over $6 million in 2023, largely from performance-driven bonuses. His compensation structure is designed to align his success with shareholders, using metrics like pretax income and customer satisfaction to measure performance. Beyond the numbers, he’s shown a consistent commitment to the growth of MarineMax. His stock trading activity reveals an interesting trend; he has made significant trades averaging $4-5 million monthly in recent years, indicating strong confidence in the company’s trajectory. McGill's leadership style and strategic decisions keep MarineMax well-positioned in a competitive landscape, reinforcing its reputation as a top player in the boating sector.

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1. Rivals

2. Holdings

3. Insider Trading

4. Compensation History

5. Other MarineMax CEOs

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W. Brett McGill

CEO of MarineMax

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Field of Expertise

Business & Management

Sector of Economy

Consumer Cyclical

Born

January 1, 1969 - 56 years ago

CEO of MarineMax for

6 years 6 months (Oct 2018 - Present)

Previous Experience

President and Chief Operating Officer of MarineMax, Inc.

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of W. Brett McGill

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David M. Foulkes

CEO of Brunswick

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$1.16M

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$389.62K

Total Holdings

$16.97M

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Lillian Etzkorn

CEO of LCI Industries

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$525.00K

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$259.26K

Total Holdings

$1.09M

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Frederick A. Brightbill

CEO of MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc.

2023 Compensation

Stock

$150.00K

Salary

$400.00K

Bonus

$100.00K

Other

$50.00K

Total Holdings

$4.03M

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Michael J. Happe

CEO of Winnebago Industries

2022 Compensation

Stock

$250.00K

Salary

$800.00K

Bonus

$200.00K

Other

$50.00K

Total Holdings

$18.21M

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Robert W. Martin

CEO of Thor Industries

2019 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$750.00K

Bonus

$5.53M

Other

$0.00

Total Holdings

$31.84M

Holdings

See how much did W. Brett McGill make over time.

W. Brett McGill has actively managed his equity holdings as CEO of MarineMax, Inc. His insider trading data from 2019 to 2024 shows significant transactions. In 2019, he began with trades around $767,780 per month, but by 2023, his trading...

W. Brett McGill has actively managed his equity holdings as CEO of MarineMax, Inc. His insider trading data from 2019 to 2024 shows significant transactions. In 2019, he began with trades around $767,780 per month, but by 2023, his trading volumes soared to impressive figures, reaching approximately $6 million monthly. This increase signals his growing confidence in MarineMax's performance. His highest trading activities were noted in late 2023, where trades exceeded $7 million in December alone. Over time, he has shifted a larger portion of his wealth into MarineMax stock, further showcasing his belief in the company's future and stability. With insider trading consistently above $4 million over the last two years, McGill has positioned himself as a key figure in shaping the company’s market perception and influence.

Total Stock Sold

$3.56M

HZO

$3.56M

122,561 HZO shares

What if they kept their stock?

If W. Brett McGill didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra HZO122,561 shares worth $1.48M.
This is -58.43% and $2.08M less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of W. Brett McGill.

HZO

$350.95K

HZO at $70.19/share

May 10, 2021

Sale

HZO

$650.90K

HZO at $65.09/share

May 7, 2021

Sale

HZO

$360.64K

HZO at $45.08/share

Feb 8, 2021

Sale

HZO

$142.85K

HZO at $28.57/share

Jul 28, 2020

Sale

HZO

$108.20K

HZO at $21.64/share

Jan 27, 2020

Sale

HZO

$101.37K

HZO at $20.03/share

Mar 1, 2019

Sale

HZO

$387.15K

HZO at $25.81/share

Nov 5, 2018

Sale

HZO

$212.60K

HZO at $21.26/share

Feb 9, 2018

Sale

HZO

$228.55K

HZO at $22.86/share

Mar 15, 2017

Sale

HZO

$200.50K

HZO at $20.05/share

Aug 4, 2016

Sale

Compensation History

See how much did W. Brett McGill make over time.

In 2023, W. Brett McGill earned a total compensation of $6,006,138 at MarineMax, Inc. His pay structure includes a salary of $975,000, a performance bonus of $1,218,750 focused on inventory targets and customer satisfaction, and significant stock awards valued at $2,454,673. His compensation illustrates a strong performance orientation; the bulk of his earnings comes from meeting operational goals that directly benefit the company's profitability. The compensation system he has overseen is designed to align executive pay closely with corporate outcomes. It's worth noting that his total compensation has more than doubled since 2019 when he earned $1,293,066. This rise reflects not just severe accountability but also a thriving company under his leadership. His compensation philosophy aims to motivate both he and the executive team towards achieving sustainable business growth, promoting strategic development aligned with the interests of MarineMax shareholders.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$4.66M

Salary

$975.00K

Board Justification

The compensation program is designed to align executive compensation with corporate performance and shareholder outcomes, with a focus on variable incentive compensation.

Bonus

$1.22M

Board Justification

Cash incentive compensation based on performance objectives for aged inventory targets, net promoter score, and pretax income for the fiscal year 2023.

Other

$9.90K

Board Justification

Employer matching portion of the 401(k) plan.

Restricted Stock

$2.45M(74.89K RSU)

Board Justification

74,792 shares of stock awards vested in fiscal year 2023, with a value realized of $2,454,673.

Performance Metrics

Performance metrics for cash incentive compensation included pretax income, aged inventory targets, and net promoter score.

Other MarineMax CEOs

Here are other CEOs of MarineMax

William H. McGill, Jr.

Ex-CEO of MarineMax

October 1998 - October 2018