Andrew Samuel has been leading LINKBANCORP as its CEO since 2018. He has a strong background in finance, holding a Bachelor’s degree in the field from a well-known university. Before his current gig, he was CEO at Sunshine Bancorp and...

Andrew Samuel has been leading LINKBANCORP as its CEO since 2018. He has a strong background in finance, holding a Bachelor’s degree in the field from a well-known university. Before his current gig, he was CEO at Sunshine Bancorp and has decades of experience in banking, including roles at several other financial institutions dating back to the 1980s. In the last year, his total compensation reached about $1.19 million, boosted by significant bonuses linked to the successful merger with Partners Bancorp.

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Andrew Samuel

CEO of LinkBancorp

Education

MBA from Harvard Business School

Field of Expertise

Finance & Banking - Finance

Sector of Economy

Financial Services

Born

May 15, 1963 - 61 years ago

CEO of LinkBancorp for

0 years 6 months (Oct 2024 - Present)

Previous Experience

CEO of Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc.

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Andrew Samuel

Holdings

See how much did Andrew Samuel make over time.

As of early October 2024, Andrew Samuel's holdings in LINKBANCORP have seen fluctuations. Back in November 2022, his assets peaked at around $10.36 million but dropped a bit to about $8.15 million by the next spring. His holdings represent a...

As of early October 2024, Andrew Samuel's holdings in LINKBANCORP have seen fluctuations. Back in November 2022, his assets peaked at around $10.36 million but dropped a bit to about $8.15 million by the next spring. His holdings represent a mix of stock and options, totaling about 1.2 million shares after accounting for vested options. At one point in 2023, his wealth tied up in LINKBANCORP's stock hit a high of $10.17 million, showcasing confidence in the company's future as he manages a diverse portfolio.

Total Stock Sold

$1.60M

LNKB

$1.60M

241,000 LNKB shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Andrew Samuel didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra LNKB241,000 shares worth $2.94M.
This is 83.85% and $1.34M more than what they got when they sold the stock.

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Andrew Samuel.

LNKB

16,000 shares

LNKB

May 23, 2024

Received

LNKB

$1.91M

LNKB at $8.50/share

May 16, 2024

Sale

LNKB

16,000 shares

LNKB

Aug 31, 2023

Received

LNKB

$21.00K

LNKB at $7.50/share

Sep 14, 2022

Purchase

Compensation History

See how much did Andrew Samuel make over time.

In 2023, Andrew Samuel's total pay included a base salary of around $634,000 and a cash bonus of $550,000 tied to the successful merger of LINKBANCORP with Partners Bancorp. Additional stock awards contributed over half a million in value. His overall package aims to align with the company's performance, avoiding risks that may harm long-term goals. Last year, his total earnings came to about $1.19 million, reflecting both his leadership and how the company matches rewards with results.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$1.73M

Salary

$634.62K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy aligns with company performance, peer benchmarking, and retention strategies, focusing on avoiding excessive risk-taking.

Bonus

$550.00K

Board Justification

Discretionary cash bonuses awarded for efforts related to the successful completion of the Company’s merger with Partners Bancorp and subsequent systems conversion.

Other

$19.96K

Board Justification

Includes 401(k) match, life insurance, country club dues, and company car.

Restricted Stock

$525.00K(112K RSU)

Board Justification

The value of stock awards that vested in 2023, calculated based on the grant date fair value.

Performance Metrics

Performance metrics include pre-tax core net income, credit quality, return on assets, and achievement of pre-established strategic objectives.