Kenneth S. Wilson took over as CEO of Jabil Inc. on May 1, 2023, stepping into a big role after years of leadership in the company. Before becoming the CEO, Wilson was the Executive Vice President and led Jabil's Green...

Kenneth S. Wilson took over as CEO of Jabil Inc. on May 1, 2023, stepping into a big role after years of leadership in the company. Before becoming the CEO, Wilson was the Executive Vice President and led Jabil's Green Point division since 2017. He’s been with Jabil since 2000, working his way up through various positions in business units, focusing on sectors like consumer electronics and telecommunications. Kenneth has a unique family connection to Jabil, as both his sons work there in management roles. His compensation for 2023 included a salary of $990,769 and a cash bonus of $2,905,430, showing that performance is tied closely to his pay at the company. However, recent events led to his leave in April 2024 due to an internal investigation, signifying that leadership in big companies can face challenges. He’s also notable for holding significant stock in Jabil, peaking at $49 million, a testament to his commitment to the company, until fluctuations brought it down to around $35 million. This rollercoaster reflects his investment choices and the dynamic nature of company leadership.

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2. Holdings

3. Insider Trading

4. Compensation History

5. Other Jabil CEOs

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Kenneth S. Wilson

Ex-CEO of Jabil

Sector of Economy

Technology

CEO of Jabil for

1 year 0 months (May 2023 - May 2024)

Previous Experience

Previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of Jabil's Green Point division.

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Kenneth S. Wilson

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Terrence R. Curtin

CEO of TE Connectivity

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$1.30M

Bonus

$2.08M

Other

$368.57K

Total Holdings

$16.53M

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Richard Adam Norwitt

CEO of Amphenol

2023 Compensation

Stock

$9.10M

Salary

$1.46M

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$382.12K

Total Holdings

$117.28M

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Jayshree Ullal

CEO of Arista Networks

2023 Compensation

Stock

$15.05M

Salary

$300.00K

Bonus

$200.00K

Other

$10.40K

Total Holdings

$3.15B

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Charles Giancarlo

CEO of Pure Storage, Inc.

2023 Compensation

Stock

$17.12M

Salary

$800.00K

Bonus

$820.80K

Other

$5.69K

Total Holdings

$152.55M

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Todd P. Kelsey

CEO of Plexus

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$1.08M

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$280.90K

Total Holdings

$16.91M

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Hock E. Tan

CEO of Broadcom Inc.

2023 Compensation

Stock

$160.21M

Salary

$1.20M

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$86.16K

Total Holdings

$235.55M

Holdings

See how much did Kenneth S. Wilson make over time.

Kenneth S. Wilson’s stock holdings in Jabil Inc. reached impressive highs, peaking at about $49 million by early 2024. He has seen significant fluctuations in value over the years. For example, from January 2023, his holdings experienced a steady rise,...

Kenneth S. Wilson’s stock holdings in Jabil Inc. reached impressive highs, peaking at about $49 million by early 2024. He has seen significant fluctuations in value over the years. For example, from January 2023, his holdings experienced a steady rise, starting at around $24 million and peaking mid-year at $31.95 million. The trend continued as he watched the value soar to $35.57 million by July and then hit another peak at $43.88 million in October 2023. However, by early 2024, the holdings faced some dips, settling around $35 million by March. This highlights the volatility of stock markets and how internal and external pressures can impact even the most seasoned executives' wealth.

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Total Stock Sold

$13.29M

JBL

$13.29M

162,368 JBL shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Kenneth S. Wilson didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra JBL162,368 shares worth $5.17M.
This is -61.06% and $8.11M less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Kenneth S. Wilson.

JBL

$2.02M

JBL at $134.71/share

Apr 15, 2024

Sale

JBL

$1.28M

JBL at $127.55/share

Dec 29, 2023

Sale

JBL

$2.52M

JBL at $126.04/share

Nov 9, 2023

Sale

JBL

109,035 shares

JBL

Oct 19, 2023

Received

JBL

$1.92M

JBL at $128.16/share

Oct 2, 2023

Sale

JBL

$1.09M

JBL at $72.50/share

Jan 9, 2023

Sale

JBL

$722.94K

JBL at $72.29/share

Dec 12, 2022

Sale

JBL

138,150 shares

JBL

Oct 20, 2022

Received

JBL

$637.90K

JBL at $63.79/share

Nov 18, 2021

Sale

JBL

$625.58K

JBL at $62.56/share

Oct 21, 2021

Sale

Compensation History

See how much did Kenneth S. Wilson make over time.

Kenneth S. Wilson's compensation package for 2023 showed a clear focus on performance and corporate metrics. With a total of $1,037,977, his base salary was $990,769. A significant part of his earnings came from a cash bonus of $2,905,430, indicative of the financial health and performance alignments with Jabil's corporate core metrics. However, there were no stock options or new stock grants in 2023 as the focus was on long-term performance-based RSUs. Additionally, his compensation package included $122,258 in other benefits like 401(k) contributions and tax preparation services, reflecting a blend of fixed salary with performance-related incentives. The strategy appears to be about keeping executives aligned with shareholder interests, promoting a culture of performance over guaranteed pay.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$4.02M

Salary

$990.77K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy emphasizes a significant portion of executive pay being at-risk and tied to performance metrics that align with long-term shareholder value.

Bonus

$2.91M

Board Justification

Annual cash incentives based on corporate core operating income, core operating income margin, and corporate free cash flow metrics for fiscal year 2023.

Other

$122.26K

Board Justification

Includes contributions to 401(k) plan, tax preparation services, and other minor benefits.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 RSU)

Board Justification

No stock vested in 2023 as the focus is on performance-based RSUs which vest over a longer period.

Performance Metrics

Corporate core operating income, corporate core operating income margin, and corporate free cash flow.

Other Jabil CEOs

Here are other CEOs of Jabil

Mark T. Mondello

CEO of Jabil

March 2013 - Invalid Date

Michael Dastoor

CEO of Jabil

May 2024 - Present