Greg Henslee is a seasoned leader at O'Reilly Automotive, Inc., having started his journey with the company back in 1993. Over the years, he climbed the ranks from various roles, ultimately serving as CEO from 2005 to 2018. Since then,...

Greg Henslee is a seasoned leader at O'Reilly Automotive, Inc., having started his journey with the company back in 1993. Over the years, he climbed the ranks from various roles, ultimately serving as CEO from 2005 to 2018. Since then, he has been the Executive Chairman of the Board, guiding the company strategically. Under his leadership, O'Reilly has grown to become a major player in the automotive parts retail market, with annual sales nearing $16 billion.

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2. Holdings

3. Insider Trading

4. Compensation History

5. Other O'Reilly Automotive CEOs

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Greg Henslee

Ex-CEO of O'Reilly Automotive

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Field of Expertise

Business & Management

Sector of Economy

Consumer Cyclical

Born

January 1, 1963 - 62 years ago

CEO of O'Reilly Automotive for

13 years 3 months (Feb 2005 - May 2018)

Previous Experience

Joined O'Reilly in 1984, served in various roles including Co-President and COO

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Greg Henslee

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Charles Joseph Wilson

CEO of CarMax

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$643.75K

Bonus

$363.33K

Other

$0.00

Total Holdings

$1.10M

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William C. Rhodes, III

CEO of AutoZone

2022 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$1.05M

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$295.79K

Total Holdings

$57.06M

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Thomas R. Greco

CEO of Advance Auto Parts

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$1.13M

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$14.02K

Total Holdings

$31.13M

Holdings

See how much did Greg Henslee make over time.

Greg Henslee's personal investments in O'Reilly Automotive have seen significant activity. In 2018, his net worth was heavily tied to company stock, with a total compensation of $1.1 million, largely from vested stock worth approximately $325,000. His financial choices reflect...

Greg Henslee's personal investments in O'Reilly Automotive have seen significant activity. In 2018, his net worth was heavily tied to company stock, with a total compensation of $1.1 million, largely from vested stock worth approximately $325,000. His financial choices reflect a deep belief in the company's future, as evidenced by stock options granted over the years that align with company performance. Notably, he exercised 23,088 stock options in 2023, realizing a cash value of around $17 million, demonstrating his substantial confidence and financial stake in O'Reilly's success.

Total Stock Sold

$237.41M

ORLY

$237.41M

10,384,410 ORLY shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Greg Henslee didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra ORLY10,384,410 shares worth $4.01B.
This is 1,590.37% and $3.78B more than what they got when they sold the stock.

Charitable Transactions

ORLY

241,950 shares

ORLY

Recent Charitable Transactions

ORLY

$5.53M

ORLY at $947.45/share

Sep 1, 2023

Charity

ORLY

$325.74K

ORLY at $347.27/share

Oct 16, 2018

Charity

ORLY

$1.01K

ORLY at $252.29/share

Feb 28, 2018

Charity

ORLY

$2.25M

ORLY at $240.99/share

Aug 28, 2015

Charity

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Greg Henslee.

ORLY

$11.87M

ORLY at $1.32K/share

Feb 24, 2025

Sale

ORLY

$425.80K

ORLY at $1.31K/share

Jan 30, 2025

Received

ORLY

$20.59M

ORLY at $1.13K/share

Jul 30, 2024

Sale

ORLY

$415.66K

ORLY at $1.04K/share

Feb 1, 2024

Received

ORLY

$5.53M

ORLY at $947.45/share

Sep 1, 2023

Charity

ORLY

$13.69M

ORLY at $937.81/share

Aug 10, 2023

Sale

ORLY

$614.67K

ORLY at $937.00/share

Aug 8, 2023

Sale

ORLY

$7.33M

ORLY at $935.46/share

Aug 4, 2023

Sale

ORLY

$404.44K

ORLY at $805.66/share

Feb 2, 2023

Received

ORLY

$6.36M

ORLY at $840.12/share

Nov 8, 2022

Sale

Compensation History

See how much did Greg Henslee make over time.

In 2018, Greg Henslee's total compensation was approximately $1.1 million, primarily derived from his salary and vested stock. He typically did not participate in annual cash bonuses due to his strategic role. His compensation package has included various performance-based stock options that reward long-term growth and align with shareholder interests. Over recent years, his salary has seen steady increases, marked by incentives intended to keep executives connected to the company's success. This includes a significant mix of salary, stock awards, and other benefits that reinforce a performance-driven culture at O'Reilly Automotive.

Year

2018

Total Compensation

$1.13M

Salary

$753.85K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy aims to provide a competitive and equitable total compensation package that encourages and rewards performance based on the company's performance and shareholder value.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

Greg Henslee did not participate in the annual cash incentive compensation plan due to his strategic role in the company.

Other

$47.16K

Board Justification

Other compensation includes personal benefits such as personal use of the Company plane and contributions to the Deferred Compensation Plan.

Restricted Stock

$325.09K(325.09K Restricted Stock)

Board Justification

The vested stock for Greg Henslee in 2018 consisted of restricted stock awards that were granted in prior years and vested during 2018.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for compensation are based on the company's overall financial performance and individual contributions, although Greg Henslee did not participate in the annual cash incentive plan.

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Greg Johnson

CEO of O'Reilly Automotive

May 2018 - Present