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Benno Dorer has been the CEO of Clorox since November 2014. His background in marketing started at Procter & Gamble, where he worked for 14 years before joining Clorox in 2005. At Clorox, he climbed through the ranks, leading various...

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Benno Dorer

CEO of Clorox

Education

Not specified

Field of Expertise

Sales & Marketing - Marketing

Sector of Economy

Consumer Defensive

Born

January 1, 1964 - 61 years ago

CEO of Clorox for

10 years 4 months (Nov 2014 - Present)

Previous Experience

Senior Vice President and General Manager at Clorox, various roles at Procter & Gamble

Holdings

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Benno Dorer's holdings in Clorox peaked at approximately $35.11 million in December 2020. Over time, his wealth in Clorox shares fluctuated. As of March 2021, his holdings were valued at around $34.99 million, and they gradually adjusted throughout 2022, averaging...

Total Stock Sold

$157.26M

CLX

$157.26M

870,318 CLX shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Benno Dorer didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra CLX870,318 shares worth $160.32M.
This is 1.94% and $3.06M more than what they got when they sold the stock.

Insider Trading

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CLX

$84.15M

CLX at $201.79/share

Nov 30, 2020

Sale

Compensation History

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In 2022, Benno Dorer earned a total compensation of $1,998,370. This included a base salary of $740,000 and a hefty bonus of $1,258,370 tied to the company's performance metrics like net sales and net earnings. Notably, his bonus made up the bulk of his earnings that year, reflecting Clorox's commitment to linking executive pay with company performance. Previous years show a pattern where he received low compensation when performance targets weren’t met, emphasizing a pay-for-performance philosophy. Dorer's overall earnings have varied significantly over the years, peaking in 2021 at over $8.5 million due to bonuses linked to better-than-expected company performance. This structure drives him to focus on the company's success, ensuring that his interests align closely with shareholders.

Year

2022

Total Compensation

$2.00M

Salary

$740.00K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy emphasizes pay-for-performance, aligning executive compensation with company performance and shareholder interests.

Bonus

$1.26M

Board Justification

The bonus is based on the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) which is tied to company performance metrics including net sales, net earnings, and gross margin for the fiscal year 2022.

Other

$0.00

Board Justification

No other compensation was reported for the year 2022.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 N/A)

Board Justification

No stock vested in 2022 as the focus is on cash compensation and performance-based bonuses.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for determining the CEO's compensation included net sales, net earnings, and gross margin.

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