In 2023, Kenneth A. Vecchione earned $6.64M in total compensation at Western Alliance Bancorporation, including $1.40M salary, $1.49M bonus and $3.65M in stock. Most recently acquired 10,485 shares in Feb 2025. Currently holds stock worth $51.02M. Led Western Alliance Bancorporation as CEO for 6 years.
Compensation History
Annual executive compensation data for Kenneth A. Vecchione, including salary, bonuses, and stock awards.
Year
2023
Total Compensation
$6.64M
Salary
$1.40M
Bonus
$1.49M
Other
$95.52K
Salary
$1.40MBoard Justification
The compensation philosophy emphasizes performance-based compensation to align executive pay with company performance and stockholder interests.
Bonus
$1.49MBoard Justification
The bonus amount reflects cash awards earned under the 2023 Annual Bonus Plan, based on fiscal year 2023 performance and paid to all of the NEOs in March 2024.
Other Compensation
$95.52KBoard Justification
Other compensation includes contributions to 401(k) and Restoration Plans, dividends on restricted shares, and a car allowance.
Restricted Stock
Board Justification
The stock awards that vested in 2023 include restricted stock and performance-based stock units, with the total number of shares that vested being 57,574.
Performance Metrics
Performance metrics for the CEO's compensation include adjusted earnings per share, loan growth, deposit growth, and capital ratios.
Kenneth A. Vecchione
Ex-CEO of Western Alliance Bancorporation
Education
Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the State University of New York in Albany.
Field of Expertise
Finance & Banking - Finance
Sector of Economy
Financial Services
Born
January 1, 1955 - 70 years ago
CEO of Western Alliance Bancorporation for
6 years 8 months (Apr 2018 - Dec 2024)
Previous Experience
President of Western Alliance Bancorporation, Chief Operating Officer
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Holdings
Track Kenneth A. Vecchione's stock holdings and portfolio value over time.
Total Stock Sold
$2.64M
$2.64M
61,000 WAL shares
What if they kept their stock?
If Kenneth A. Vecchione didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra WAL61,000 shares worth $5.21M.
This is 97.34% and $2.57M more than what they got when they sold the stock.
Insider Trading
Kenneth A. Vecchione's recent stock transactions, purchases, and sales filed with the SEC.
10,485 shares
WAL
Feb 6, 2025
Received
29,862 shares
WAL
Feb 15, 2024
Received
12,945 shares
WAL
Feb 6, 2024
Received
38,249 shares
WAL
Feb 16, 2023
Received
34,732 shares
WAL
Feb 7, 2023
Received
50,962 shares
WAL
Feb 22, 2022
Received
76 shares
WAL
Feb 16, 2022
Received
15,871 shares
WAL
Feb 8, 2022
Received
$549.60K
WAL at $98.14/share
Jan 31, 2022
Purchase
37,606 shares
WAL
Feb 25, 2021
Received
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