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Kenneth C. Keller is the President and CEO of B&G Foods, Inc., a position he started in June 2021. He has a solid background in management, boasting an MBA from Harvard Business School and extensive experience in various leadership roles...

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Kenneth C. Keller

CEO of B&G Foods

Education

MBA from Harvard Business School

Field of Expertise

Business & Management

Sector of Economy

Consumer Defensive

Born

January 1, 1962 - 63 years ago

CEO of B&G Foods for

3 years 11 months (Jul 2021 - Present)

Previous Experience

CEO of various consumer goods companies

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Kenneth C. Keller

Holdings

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Kenneth Keller's holdings in B&G Foods reflect a dynamic investment strategy. He has consistently participated in significant insider trading, with transactions notable for their timing and volume. For example, in April 2023 alone, he reported sales reaching over $2.16 million,...

Mar 18, 2025

Insider Trading

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148,434 shares

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Mar 25, 2024

Received

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106,678 shares

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Mar 24, 2023

Received

BGS

14,023 shares

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Mar 25, 2022

Received

BGS

21,213 shares

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Feb 28, 2022

Received

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7,126 shares

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Jun 14, 2021

Received

Compensation History

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In 2023, Kenneth C. Keller received a total compensation of $1,213,060. His salary accounted for the bulk of this figure at $1,132,000, reflecting the strategic leadership role he fills at B&G Foods. However, it’s worth noting that Keller did not earn any bonuses for this period due to not meeting performance metrics, as assessed against adjusted EBITDA and net sales targets. This highlights the company's pay-for-performance philosophy, which ties executive compensation to achieving specific financial goals. Additionally, Keller received $102,730 from vested stock, which emphasizes his equity stake in the company, crucial for aligning his interests with shareholders. His total compensation package reflects an overall commitment to motivation through performance-based incentives, underscoring the competitive nature of executive roles in the food industry.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$1.26M

Salary

$1.13M

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy aims to attract, motivate, and retain executive talent while aligning their interests with those of stockholders through performance-based incentives.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

No annual bonus was earned for fiscal 2023 due to performance metrics not being met.

Other

$28.06K

Board Justification

Includes matching contributions to 401(k) plan, automobile allowance, and cell phone allowance.

Restricted Stock

$102.73K(7.05K restricted stock)

Board Justification

7,049 shares of restricted stock vested in 2023, with a total value of $102,730 based on the market price at vesting.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for fiscal 2023 included adjusted EBITDA, net sales, and net working capital, which were not met to earn bonuses.

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