William Greenberg is the President and CEO of Two Harbors Investment Corp., a role he started in June 2020. Before that, he played key roles at the company since 2012, focusing on investment strategies. His background is impressive; he holds...

William Greenberg is the President and CEO of Two Harbors Investment Corp., a role he started in June 2020. Before that, he played key roles at the company since 2012, focusing on investment strategies. His background is impressive; he holds a B.S. in physics from MIT and has both an M.S. and a Ph.D. in theoretical nuclear physics from the University of Washington. With more than 25 years of experience in managing financial portfolios, he has a strong history in structured finance assets. William worked at UBS AG, managing huge amounts of risk, including overseeing mortgage repurchase liability for over $100 billion in RMBS and whole loans. Plus, he co-managed a $40 billion fund for the Swiss National Bank. In 2021, he also took on the role of Chief Investment Officer, adding to his responsibilities. His compensation saw a big jump from $959,878 in 2021 to $2,000,000 in 2020, where most of that was a bonus tied to performance.

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William Greenberg

CEO of Two Harbors Investment Corporation

Education

B.S. in physics from MIT, M.S. and Ph.D. in theoretical nuclear physics from the University of Washington.

Field of Expertise

Finance & Banking - Finance

Sector of Economy

Real Estate

CEO of Two Harbors Investment Corporation for

4 years 9 months (Jun 2020 - Present)

Previous Experience

Managing Director at UBS AG, Co-Head of Trading within the SNB StabFund, Managing Director at Natixis NA.

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of William Greenberg

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Phillip J. Kardis II

CEO of Chimera Investment Corp.

2023 Compensation

Stock

$1.68M

Salary

$850.00K

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$19.80K

Total Holdings

$6.46M

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Michael Nierenberg

CEO of Rithm Capital

2023 Compensation

Stock

$1.79M

Salary

$1.25M

Bonus

$10.00M

Other

$160.04K

Total Holdings

$27.00M

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G. Hunter Haas IV

CEO of Orchid Island Capital

2023 Compensation

Stock

$102.50K

Salary

$0.00

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$0.00

Total Holdings

$791.61K

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David L. Finkelstein

CEO of Annaly Capital Management

2023 Compensation

Stock

$2.59M

Salary

$1.00M

Bonus

$7.33M

Other

$15.20K

Total Holdings

$14.85M

Holdings

See how much did William Greenberg make over time.

William Greenberg, as CEO of Two Harbors Investment Corp., holds a significant stake in the company, though exact numbers vary. His wealth peaked in 2020 when he received a total compensation of $2 million, thanks mainly to a substantial performance...

William Greenberg, as CEO of Two Harbors Investment Corp., holds a significant stake in the company, though exact numbers vary. His wealth peaked in 2020 when he received a total compensation of $2 million, thanks mainly to a substantial performance bonus that year. The following year, in 2021, his total compensation dropped to $959,878 without the same bonuses, showing the variability tied to company performance. His holdings and compensation reflect his vested interest in the company’s success and strategy. The fluctuations in his earnings illustrate how closely tied executive pay is to performance metrics and strategic goals.

Mar 18, 2025

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shares

TWO @ $13.81

Total Stock Sold

$4.34M

TWO

$4.34M

118,818.25 TWO shares

What if they kept their stock?

If William Greenberg didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra TWO118,818.25 shares worth $2.16M.
This is -50.12% and $2.17M less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of William Greenberg.

TWO

$108.90K

TWO at $11.27/share

Jan 14, 2025

Sale

TWO

$311.61K

TWO at $11.17/share

Jan 7, 2025

Sale

TWO

181,050 shares

TWO

Jan 7, 2025

Received

TWO

$103.61K

TWO at $12.68/share

May 21, 2024

Sale

TWO

$88.17K

TWO at $12.30/share

Feb 9, 2024

Sale

TWO

$128.36K

TWO at $13.28/share

Jan 16, 2024

Sale

TWO

$138.79K

TWO at $14.05/share

Jan 8, 2024

Sale

TWO

121,229 shares

TWO

Jan 8, 2024

Received

TWO

$107.80K

TWO at $12.33/share

May 22, 2023

Sale

TWO

$125.88K

TWO at $16.99/share

Feb 8, 2023

Sale

Compensation History

See how much did William Greenberg make over time.

In 2021, William Greenberg earned a total of $959,878 at Two Harbors Investment Corp. His salary for the year was $829,118, which was a notable increase from previous years. However, he did not receive any bonuses in 2021, as the company did not have discretionary payouts. The main components of his compensation included salary and other benefits, which were primarily dividends on unvested shares. This shift in pay highlights a strong focus on performance-based compensation, aligning his incentives with the company’s long-term goals. His total compensation in 2020 was significantly higher at $2 million, largely due to a $1.2 million bonus, showing how much of executive pay is connected to how the company performs against established goals.

Year

2021

Total Compensation

$959.88K

Salary

$829.12K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy emphasizes performance-based compensation to align the interests of executives with those of stockholders, focusing on long-term value creation and retention strategies.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

No discretionary bonuses were paid in 2021; annual cash incentive payouts based on performance goals are reported in the Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation column.

Other

$130.76K

Board Justification

Other compensation includes dividends and distributions on unvested shares of restricted stock and RSUs.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 RSU)

Board Justification

No stock grants were vested in 2021; only stock that is already vested is included in this report.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for 2021 included financial performance metrics (70%) and strategic and operational goals (30%).

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Thomas E. Siering

Ex-CEO of Two Harbors Investment Corporation

June 2010 - June 2020