In 2016, John G. Russell earned $6.97M in total compensation at CMS Energy, including $636.00K salary, $896.76K bonus and $5.29M in stock. Most recently sold 28,750 shares in Dec 2024. Currently holds stock worth $13.69M. Has donated $14.30M in stock to charitable causes. Led CMS Energy as CEO for 6 years.
Compensation History
Annual executive compensation data for John G. Russell, including salary, bonuses, and stock awards.
Year
2016
Total Compensation
$6.97M
Salary
$636.00K
Bonus
$896.76K
Other
$152.07K
Salary
$636.00KBoard Justification
The compensation philosophy is designed to align with increasing shareholder value, enable competition for top executive talent, reward measurable results, and ensure fairness and competitiveness in compensation.
Bonus
$896.76KBoard Justification
The bonus was based on the achievement of EPS and OCF goals, resulting in a payout of 141% of target for the Annual Incentive Plan in 2016.
Other Compensation
$152.07KBoard Justification
Other compensation includes contributions to the Deferred Compensation Plans and life insurance premiums.
Restricted Stock
Board Justification
The stock awards that vested were performance-based restricted stock awarded under the Stock Plan, which vested based on the Corporation’s relative TSR performance from January 2013 to January 2016.
Performance Metrics
The performance metrics for the CEO's compensation included EPS and OCF targets, with EPS weighted at 70% and OCF at 30%.
John G. Russell
Ex-CEO of CMS Energy
Education
Not specified
Field of Expertise
Business & Management - Business Management
Sector of Economy
Utilities
Born
January 1, 1958 - 67 years ago
CEO of CMS Energy for
6 years 1 month (May 2010 - Jul 2016)
Previous Experience
Various positions at Consumers Energy since 1981
Holdings
Track John G. Russell's stock holdings and portfolio value over time.
Total Stock Sold
$26.74M
$26.74M
633,550 CMS shares
What if they kept their stock?
If John G. Russell didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra CMS633,550 shares worth $45.04M.
This is 68.46% and $18.30M more than what they got when they sold the stock.
Charitable Transactions
201,215 shares
CMS
Recent Charitable Transactions
1,875 shares
CMS
Feb 22, 2019
Charity
63,829 shares
CMS
Aug 7, 2017
Charity
50,500 shares
CMS
Nov 21, 2016
Charity
50,050 shares
CMS
Nov 21, 2016
Charity
34,961 shares
CMS
Aug 25, 2016
Charity
Insider Trading
John G. Russell's recent stock transactions, purchases, and sales filed with the SEC.
$1.89M
CMS at $65.85/share
Dec 19, 2024
Sale
2,843 shares
CMS
May 3, 2024
Received
$1.05M
CMS at $55.20/share
Nov 2, 2023
Sale
2,582 shares
CMS
May 5, 2023
Received
527 shares
HUBB
May 2, 2023
Received
2,362 shares
CMS
May 6, 2022
Received
744 shares
HUBB
May 3, 2022
Received
2,345 shares
CMS
May 7, 2021
Received
749 shares
HUBB
May 4, 2021
Received
1,059 shares
HUBB
May 5, 2020
Received
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Bonus
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Bonus
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Salary
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Bonus
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Other
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Total Holdings
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2023 Compensation
Stock
$0.00
Salary
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Bonus
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