Bruce A. Campbell, born on April 3, 1954, has been a significant figure at Forward Air Corporation since taking the role of CEO in 2007. With a Bachelor's degree from the University of Tennessee, he built his career in the...

Bruce A. Campbell, born on April 3, 1954, has been a significant figure at Forward Air Corporation since taking the role of CEO in 2007. With a Bachelor's degree from the University of Tennessee, he built his career in the business field, leading the company through various industry challenges. In 2018, he announced his retirement as Executive Chairman and transitioned to a consulting role, keeping connections with the company. During his tenure, Campbell's compensation saw notable fluctuations, peaking at around $3.5 million in 2018, which included a substantial salary and vested stock awards. He's also been active in insider trading, with reports showing his transactions often averaging between $5 to $9 million over different periods. This kind of trading activity highlights his significant stake and trust in Forward Air's future. Campbell's leadership has tied closely with the company's performance, showing a commitment to aligning executive decisions with shareholder interests, which was backed by regular payouts based on performance metrics. His legacy at Forward Air reflects the highs and lows of the logistics industry, marked by strategic planning and financial navigation through changing markets.

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Bruce A. Campbell

Ex-CEO of Forward Air

Education

Bachelor's degree from the University of Tennessee.

Field of Expertise

Business & Management

Sector of Economy

Industrials

Born

April 3, 1954 - 71 years ago

CEO of Forward Air for

10 years 10 months (Oct 2007 - Aug 2018)

Previous Experience

President and Chief Executive Officer of Forward Air Corporation since 2007.

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Bruce A. Campbell

Holdings

See how much did Bruce A. Campbell make over time.

Bruce A. Campbell's stock holdings reflect substantial investment in Forward Air. His insider trading activity has shown considerable value over the years, often exceeding $5 million in transactions each month from 2019 to 2023. His peak trading value reached $9.42...

Bruce A. Campbell's stock holdings reflect substantial investment in Forward Air. His insider trading activity has shown considerable value over the years, often exceeding $5 million in transactions each month from 2019 to 2023. His peak trading value reached $9.42 million in December 2021, suggesting he had a strong belief in the company's prospects at that time. However, recent fluctuations show these values have dropped significantly, indicating changes in market conditions or personal investment strategies. Throughout his leadership, Campbell has demonstrated a commitment to the company's success, impacting how investors perceive his trading activities. This close-knit relationship with the company underscores the importance of transparency and responsibility in corporate governance.

Total Stock Sold

$44.78M

FWRD

$44.78M

989,951 FWRD shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Bruce A. Campbell didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra FWRD989,951 shares worth $47.66M.
This is 6.43% and $2.88M more than what they got when they sold the stock.

Charitable Transactions

FWRD

1,600 shares

FWRD

Recent Charitable Transactions

FWRD

1,600 shares

FWRD

Dec 31, 2013

Charity

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Bruce A. Campbell.

FWRD

10,261 shares

FWRD

Mar 15, 2019

Received

FWRD

$1.08M

FWRD at $65.01/share

Feb 28, 2019

Sale

FWRD

$536.51K

FWRD at $65.11/share

Feb 26, 2019

Sale

FWRD

$1.66M

FWRD at $66.57/share

Feb 22, 2019

Sale

FWRD

$563.34K

FWRD at $65.30/share

Sep 4, 2018

Sale

FWRD

$549.80K

FWRD at $64.51/share

Aug 27, 2018

Sale

FWRD

$567.19K

FWRD at $64.53/share

Aug 21, 2018

Sale

FWRD

12,842 shares

FWRD

Feb 5, 2018

Received

FWRD

$1.62M

FWRD at $56.22/share

Nov 29, 2017

Sale

FWRD

$292.09K

FWRD at $55.49/share

Nov 24, 2017

Sale

Compensation History

See how much did Bruce A. Campbell make over time.

In 2018, Bruce A. Campbell's total compensation was about $3.5 million, which consisted of a salary, stock options, and other incentives. Interestingly, while he had cash bonuses that fluctuated significantly - from amounts as high as $773,400 in 2017 to none in 2018 - most of his earnings came from stock awards tied to company performance. This pay structure indicated a strong incentive for him to push Forward Air toward success. Over the years, Campbell's salary gradually increased as he led the company through ups and downs in the logistics industry. His compensation was designed to align with the company’s performance, reflecting a broader trend in the industry to motivate CEOs based on how well they do for their shareholders.

Year

2018

Total Compensation

$1.99M

Salary

$850.00K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy is designed to attract, develop, reward, and retain quality management talent to facilitate the Company’s achievement of its annual, long-term, and strategic goals, aligning executives’ interests with shareholders’ interests.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

No bonus was paid to Mr. Campbell for the year 2018.

Other

$19.78K

Board Justification

This includes 401(k) match, dividends, and long-term disability insurance premiums.

Restricted Stock

$1.13M(1.13M restricted shares)

Board Justification

This amount represents the aggregate grant date fair value of non-vested restricted share and performance share awards that vested in 2018.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for 2018 included operating income performance at the Company and business unit level and individual performance.

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