In 2023, Andrew E. Witt earned $2.25M in total compensation at BrightSpire Capital, including $400.00K salary, $992.00K bonus and $845.24K in stock. Most recently acquired 111,774 shares in Mar 2024. Currently holds stock worth $3.02M. 3+ years at the helm of BrightSpire Capital.
Compensation History
Annual executive compensation data for Andrew E. Witt, including salary, bonuses, and stock awards.
Year
2023
Total Compensation
$2.25M
Salary
$400.00K
Bonus
$992.00K
Other
$15.07K
Salary
$400.00KBoard Justification
The compensation philosophy is designed to align the interests of executives with those of stockholders, focusing on performance-based compensation and market competitiveness.
Bonus
$992.00KBoard Justification
The bonus for 2023 is based on the 2023 Annual Incentive Plan, which includes performance metrics weighted towards financial performance and individual performance.
Other Compensation
$15.07KBoard Justification
Other compensation includes contributions towards 401(k) matching and premiums for life insurance.
Restricted Stock
Board Justification
The stock that vested in 2023 includes 141,305 shares of restricted stock that will vest in three equal installments over three years, with the first installment vesting on March 15, 2024.
Performance Metrics
Performance metrics for 2023 included absolute and relative return on average equity (ROAE) and individual performance measures.
Andrew E. Witt
CEO of BrightSpire Capital
Education
MBA from the University of Southern California; Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from Stanford University.
Field of Expertise
Finance & Banking - Finance
Sector of Economy
Real Estate
Born
January 1, 1980 - 45 years ago
CEO of BrightSpire Capital for
3 years 9 months (Feb 2022 - Present)
Previous Experience
Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of Global Credit at Colony Capital, Executive Vice President of Colony American Homes
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Holdings
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Insider Trading
Andrew E. Witt's recent stock transactions, purchases, and sales filed with the SEC.
111,774 shares
BRSP
Mar 15, 2024
Received
19,000 shares
BRSP
Mar 15, 2023
Received
141,305 shares
BRSP
Mar 6, 2023
Received
$71.80K
BRSP at $7.18/share
Jun 16, 2022
Purchase
174,217 shares
BRSP
May 5, 2022
Received
$94.30K
BRSP at $9.43/share
Aug 18, 2021
Purchase
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