John A. Hayes served as the CEO of Ball Corporation from January 2011 to April 2022. He started at Ball in 1999 and climbed the ranks quickly due to his keen understanding of corporate growth and management. Before becoming CEO,...

John A. Hayes served as the CEO of Ball Corporation from January 2011 to April 2022. He started at Ball in 1999 and climbed the ranks quickly due to his keen understanding of corporate growth and management. Before becoming CEO, he played key roles in corporate planning, marketing, and operations, even leading Ball Packaging Europe with notable success. His approach to management focuses on performance metrics, notably Economic Value Added (EVA), and he emphasizes aligning the company's and shareholders' interests. In 2021, his compensation package reached $4.3 million, primarily stemming from his performance-based bonus, which was an impressive 205% of the target. Hayes is known for making significant insider trades, with notable transactions reaching over $12 million, showing his confidence in the company’s direction. Interestingly, he also transitioned to a Chairman role after stepping down as CEO, indicating his ongoing influence in the company’s future.

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John A. Hayes

Ex-CEO of Ball Corporation

Education

Not specified

Field of Expertise

Business & Management - Business Management

Sector of Economy

Consumer Cyclical

Born

January 1, 1976 - 49 years ago

CEO of Ball Corporation for

11 years 3 months (Jan 2011 - Apr 2022)

Previous Experience

Various roles within Ball Corporation since 1999

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of John A. Hayes

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Timothy J. Donahue

CEO of Crown Holdings

2022 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$1.32M

Bonus

$599.97K

Other

$21.17K

Total Holdings

$46.38M

Holdings

See how much did John A. Hayes make over time.

During his tenure at Ball Corporation, John A. Hayes demonstrated a strong commitment to the company's future, amassing notable insider trading activity. His biggest trades peaked at $13.26 million in July 2023, reflecting a cautious but aggressive strategy amid market...

During his tenure at Ball Corporation, John A. Hayes demonstrated a strong commitment to the company's future, amassing notable insider trading activity. His biggest trades peaked at $13.26 million in July 2023, reflecting a cautious but aggressive strategy amid market fluctuations. Over time, his stock holdings varied significantly, illustrating both his confidence in the company and the market's response to corporate goals. At some of his lowest points in trading, around early 2020, his holdings dipped to approximately $6.60 million, but by mid-2022, he stabilized at around $9 million. Overall, Hayes's trading patterns mirror his strategic mindset and commitment to enhancing Ball Corporation's value in a competitive landscape.

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Total Stock Sold

$5.87M

BALL

$5.87M

100,000 BALL shares

What if they kept their stock?

If John A. Hayes didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra BALL100,000 shares worth $6.91M.
This is 17.72% and $1.04M more than what they got when they sold the stock.

Charitable Transactions

BALL

176,313 shares

BALL

Recent Charitable Transactions

BALL

176,313 shares

BALL

Aug 31, 2022

Charity

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of John A. Hayes.

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627 shares

TT

Jun 7, 2024

Received

TT

1,206 shares

TT

Jun 1, 2023

Received

BALL

$5.84M

BALL at $58.40/share

Feb 6, 2023

Sale

BALL

176,313 shares

BALL

Aug 31, 2022

Charity

BALL

176,313 shares

BALL

Aug 31, 2022

Charity

Compensation History

See how much did John A. Hayes make over time.

John A. Hayes's compensation as CEO of Ball Corporation showed a strong focus on performance-based rewards. In 2021, he earned $4.3 million, a significant portion of which came from a performance-based bonus that was 205% higher than expected due to the company's strong EVA results. This approach reflects Ball's commitment to aligning executive pay with business performance. In contrast, his total compensation in 2020 reached highs of $13.9 million, mainly driven by bonuses while focusing on company performance metrics. Throughout his time, Hayes maintained a compensation strategy centered on driving long-term value for shareholders, leading to fluctuating earnings that mirrored the company’s growth trajectory.

Year

2021

Total Compensation

$4.30M

Salary

$1.41M

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy emphasizes pay-for-performance alignment with shareholder interests, focusing on EVA® metrics to drive long-term value.

Bonus

$2.89M

Board Justification

The annual incentive compensation for 2021 was based on the company's EVA® performance, resulting in a payout of 205% of the target.

Other

$0.00

Board Justification

No additional compensation was reported outside of salary and bonus for 2021.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 N/A)

Board Justification

No stock was vested in 2021 as the focus was on performance-based compensation.

Performance Metrics

The primary performance metric for 2021 was EVA® performance, which exceeded the target by $43.1 million.

Other Ball Corporation CEOs

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R. David Hoover

Ex-CEO of Ball Corporation

January 2005 - January 2011

Daniel W. Fisher

CEO of Ball Corporation

April 2022 - Present