Johnny Lee is the President and Chief Banking Officer at RBB Bancorp, a position he took on starting June 15, 2023. With over 33 years in banking, Lee moved to RBB from East West Bank, where he served as Senior...

Johnny Lee is the President and Chief Banking Officer at RBB Bancorp, a position he took on starting June 15, 2023. With over 33 years in banking, Lee moved to RBB from East West Bank, where he served as Senior Managing Director, overseeing International and Commercial Banking. His role at RBB is crucial as the bank looks to strengthen its market position. In 2023, Lee's compensation totaled $751,221, including a signing bonus of $100,000 for joining the team. This bonus comes with certain conditions, requiring him to stay with the company for at least six months. He has also been active in the stock market, making several insider trading transactions in RBB shares, showing his confidence in the company's future. His professional background, combined with his strategic decisions at RBB, will likely influence the bank's trajectory in the upcoming years.

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Johnny Lee

CEO of RBB Bancorp

Sector of Economy

Financial Services

CEO of RBB Bancorp for

0 years 5 months (Jan 2025 - Present)

Previous Experience

Unknown

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Johnny Lee

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Chang M. Liu

CEO of Cathay General Bancorp

2023 Compensation

Stock

$5.13M

Salary

$920.00K

Bonus

$784.60K

Other

$16.50K

Total Holdings

$137.68K

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Christopher T. Holmes

CEO of FB Financial

2022 Compensation

Stock

$1.25M

Salary

$725.00K

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$65.07K

Total Holdings

$21.09M

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Kevin S. Kim

CEO of Hope Bancorp

2023 Compensation

Stock

$700.98K

Salary

$1.05M

Bonus

$1.05K

Other

$60.71K

Total Holdings

$10.60M

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Mark K. Hardwick

CEO of First Merchants Corporation

2023 Compensation

Stock

$611.04K

Salary

$728.00K

Bonus

$369.81K

Other

$78.87K

Total Holdings

$128.69K

Holdings

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Johnny Lee, President and Chief Banking Officer of RBB Bancorp, has shown active engagement with the company’s stock. In July 2023, he traded shares worth $81.05k, followed by another transaction in August valued at $77.40k, and a final one in...

Johnny Lee, President and Chief Banking Officer of RBB Bancorp, has shown active engagement with the company’s stock. In July 2023, he traded shares worth $81.05k, followed by another transaction in August valued at $77.40k, and a final one in September worth $78.73k. His trading reflects a keen interest in the company's performance and constitutes a significant part of his financial strategy. At his recent appointment, Lee's net worth in RBB shares was not disclosed explicitly, but the trades suggest a solid investment in his company's future. Whether he has more significant holdings than shown is unclear, yet these trades signal that Lee is putting his money where his mouth is—confidently aligning his interests with those of shareholders.

Mar 11, 2025

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RBB @ $NaN

Insider Trading

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Compensation History

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In 2023, Johnny Lee’s total compensation at RBB Bancorp reached $751,221. His base salary was $575,000, coupled with a one-time signing bonus of $100,000 meant to incentivize him for joining the company and staying for a minimum period. He also received $165,000 in vested stock units, which are shares he is rewarded over time—indicating a commitment to the company's ongoing success. Additionally, Lee had about $15,500 in other compensation, which includes benefits like a 401(k) match and other perks. This structure aims to align his goals with those of shareholders, pushing for performance that benefits everyone involved in the company.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$1.00M

Salary

$575.00K

Board Justification

The executive compensation philosophy is to align the interests of executive officers with those of the shareholders by rewarding performance for implementing the Company’s various strategies, with the ultimate goal of improving long-term shareholder value.

Bonus

$100.00K

Board Justification

Signing bonus of $100,000 under his employment agreement requiring repayment if he voluntarily terminated within six months of the employment start date.

Other

$15.50K

Board Justification

Includes perquisites and company 401(k) match.

Restricted Stock

$314.16K(16.5K RSUs)

Board Justification

Time-based RSUs granted in connection with his appointment as President and Chief Banking Officer, which vest in three equal installments from the anniversary of the date of grant.

Performance Metrics

Annual incentive awards are based on financial metrics with respect to 80% of the overall annual incentive award and individual performance with respect to 20%.

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Lynn M. Hopkins

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