In 2023, John P. Hester earned $2.11M in total compensation at Southwest Gas Holdings, including $874.80K salary, $500.00K bonus and $708.71K in stock. Most recently acquired 221 shares in Mar 2022. Currently holds stock worth $9.68M. Has led Southwest Gas Holdings for over 10 years.
Compensation History
Annual executive compensation data for John P. Hester, including salary, bonuses, and stock awards.
Year
2023
Total Compensation
$2.11M
Salary
$874.80K
Bonus
$500.00K
Other
$30.16K
Salary
$874.80KBoard Justification
The compensation program is designed to attract, retain, and motivate high-performing leaders, aligning executive compensation with company performance and stockholder returns.
Bonus
$500.00KBoard Justification
Special cash bonus earned for fiscal year 2022, paid in the first quarter of 2023 to recognize effective leadership during a year of unprecedented change.
Other Compensation
$30.16KBoard Justification
Includes employer contributions to retirement plans and other benefits.
Restricted Stock
Board Justification
Shares of Common Stock issued in the first quarter of 2023 under time-lapse RSUs and Performance Share Units that vested in 2023.
Performance Metrics
Utility adjusted net income and free cash flow are key performance metrics determining the annual incentive compensation.
John P. Hester
CEO of Southwest Gas Holdings
Education
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration
Field of Expertise
Business & Management
Sector of Economy
Utilities
Born
January 1, 1955 - 70 years ago
CEO of Southwest Gas Holdings for
10 years 9 months (Mar 2015 - Present)
Previous Experience
25 years with Southwest Gas Corporation, including various executive roles.
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Holdings
Track John P. Hester's stock holdings and portfolio value over time.
Total Stock Sold
$3.23M
$3.23M
57,907 SWX shares
What if they kept their stock?
If John P. Hester didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra SWX57,907 shares worth $4.58M.
This is 41.81% and $1.35M more than what they got when they sold the stock.
Insider Trading
John P. Hester's recent stock transactions, purchases, and sales filed with the SEC.
$15.39K
SWX at $69.59/share
Mar 4, 2022
Received
$2.00M
SWX at $70.05/share
Feb 23, 2022
Received
$43.71K
SWX at $67.96/share
Jun 1, 2021
Received
$13.72K
SWX at $63.64/share
Mar 4, 2021
Received
$1.66M
SWX at $60.75/share
Feb 23, 2021
Received
$37.21K
SWX at $67.37/share
Jun 1, 2020
Received
$105.00K
SWX at $52.50/share
Mar 13, 2020
Purchase
$10.55K
SWX at $68.47/share
Mar 13, 2020
Received
25,698.558 shares
SWX
Feb 24, 2020
Received
$40.76K
SWX at $84.27/share
Mar 1, 2019
Received
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