Christopher Hall is the CEO and President of Personalis, Inc., a genomics company focused on advancing personalized medicine. He has a strong educational background, holding a B.A. in Political Science and Economics from DePauw University and an MBA from Harvard...

Christopher Hall is the CEO and President of Personalis, Inc., a genomics company focused on advancing personalized medicine. He has a strong educational background, holding a B.A. in Political Science and Economics from DePauw University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. Before joining Personalis, he worked at Naring Health, where he served as CEO, and he played key roles at Veracyte, a genomics diagnostics company. Since becoming CEO in March 2023, he has driven significant growth for Personalis, aligning company objectives with a performance-based compensation model that rewards success. Recently, Hall's total compensation was reported at about $726,750, which included a substantial bonus based on the company's performance. He has also been active in the stock market, with notable insider trading activity that reflects his confidence in the company's future. Hall's experience and strategic vision are shaping the direction of Personalis as it navigates the complex landscape of biotechnology and genomics.

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Christopher Hall

CEO of Personalis, Inc.

Education

B.A. in Political Science and Economics from DePauw University; M.B.A. from Harvard Business School

Field of Expertise

Healthcare & Life Sciences - Genomics

Sector of Economy

Healthcare

Born

January 1, 1969 - 56 years ago

CEO of Personalis, Inc. for

2 years 3 months (Mar 2023 - Present)

Previous Experience

Former CEO of Naring Health, Inc. and various executive roles in genomic diagnostics

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Christopher Hall

Holdings

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Christopher Hall has shown a strong vested interest in Personalis, holding approximately 316,693 shares. This reflects a significant portion of his wealth in the company. His shareholdings have fluctuated, peaking around 2020 when insider trading activity was high, with values...

Christopher Hall has shown a strong vested interest in Personalis, holding approximately 316,693 shares. This reflects a significant portion of his wealth in the company. His shareholdings have fluctuated, peaking around 2020 when insider trading activity was high, with values often exceeding $1 million. Since then, there has been a gradual adjustment in the share prices, but he continues to have a meaningful investment in Personalis. His trading decisions have been based on informed evaluations of the company’s performance and market conditions. These movements in his holdings indicate a commitment to the company's long-term growth strategy, evidenced by a consistent approach to buying and selling shares that aligns with company milestones.

Mar 18, 2025

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shares

VCYT @ $31.24

Total Stock Sold

$6.94M

VCYT

$6.94M

367,500 VCYT shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Christopher Hall didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra VCYT367,500 shares worth $8.79M.
This is 26.68% and $1.85M more than what they got when they sold the stock.

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Christopher Hall.

VCYT

$2.88M

VCYT at $25.08/share

May 6, 2019

Sale

VCYT

$2.03M

VCYT at $25.34/share

Apr 11, 2019

Sale

VCYT

$540.16K

VCYT at $13.50/share

Oct 31, 2018

Sale

VCYT

$240.00K

VCYT at $12.00/share

Aug 9, 2018

Sale

VCYT

$110.00K

VCYT at $11.00/share

Jul 24, 2018

Sale

VCYT

$499.04K

VCYT at $9.98/share

Jul 5, 2018

Sale

VCYT

$180.49K

VCYT at $9.02/share

Jun 15, 2018

Sale

VCYT

14,700 shares

VCYT

Mar 2, 2018

Received

VCYT

$180.00K

VCYT at $9.00/share

Oct 2, 2017

Sale

VCYT

20,000 shares

VCYT

Mar 3, 2017

Received

Compensation History

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In 2023, Christopher Hall's total compensation reached approximately $726,750. This includes a base salary of $533,750 and a performance-based bonus of $427,000. However, interestingly, he received no stock or option awards that vested this year as previous grants were excluded from total calculations. His compensation reflects a strategic alignment with company performance metrics, linking his financial rewards to the achievement of specific corporate objectives, like revenue growth and product launches. This pay-for-performance philosophy is designed to motivate executives and align their interests with those of the shareholders, ensuring that his efforts are directly tied to the success of Personalis. His 2023 compensation package strikingly showcases how leadership in high-stakes environments rewards performance over tenure.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$963.75K

Salary

$533.75K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy is designed to attract, retain, and motivate top quality executives, providing incentives that reward the achievement of performance goals and aligning the interests of executives with those of stockholders.

Bonus

$427.00K

Board Justification

Annual performance-based cash bonuses earned based on the achievement of certain corporate performance objectives and individual performance during 2023.

Other

$3.00K

Board Justification

Matching contributions under the 401(k) plan for 2023.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 common stock)

Board Justification

No stock awards vested in 2023 as all stock awards are excluded from total calculations.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for 2023 included total GAAP-based revenue versus budget, launch of new products, turnaround time reduction, peer-reviewed publication submissions, and expense reduction.

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John West

Founder and Ex-CEO of Personalis, Inc.

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