Linda A. Lang served as the CEO of Jack in the Box from 2005 until her retirement in 2014. She has a strong background in management, with over a decade at the helm of this popular fast-food chain. During her...

Linda A. Lang served as the CEO of Jack in the Box from 2005 until her retirement in 2014. She has a strong background in management, with over a decade at the helm of this popular fast-food chain. During her time, she led the company through significant changes and challenges in the restaurant industry. Notably, in 2013, she earned total compensation of about $6.18 million, which reflected her successful leadership and the company's performance. Lang was known for her strong focus on performance metrics, such as Operating EPS and Restaurant Operating Margin, aligning executive goals with shareholder interests. Interestingly, she made significant insider trades, peaking at $37.61 million in value in April 2021. This indicates strong confidence in the company’s future. Before becoming CEO, she held various executive positions, which gave her extensive knowledge of the business. Her retirement in 2014 was announced not due to any disagreements but as a strategic career move, showing her long-term planning skills.

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2. Holdings

3. Insider Trading

4. Compensation History

5. Other Jack in the Box CEOs

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Linda A. Lang

Ex-CEO of Jack in the Box

Education

N/A

Field of Expertise

Business & Management

Sector of Economy

Consumer Cyclical

Born

January 1, 1966 - 59 years ago

CEO of Jack in the Box for

7 years 2 months (Oct 2005 - Jan 2013)

Previous Experience

President and Chief Operating Officer at Jack in the Box Inc.

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Linda A. Lang

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Wyman Roberts

CEO of Brinker International

2022 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$0.00

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$0.00

Total Holdings

$37.29M

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Chris Kempczinski

CEO of McDonald's

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$1.43M

Bonus

$4.03M

Other

$709.66K

Total Holdings

$12.76M

Holdings

See how much did Linda A. Lang make over time.

Lang's insider trading activity offers a glimpse into her confidence in Jack in the Box. Throughout 2019 and into 2021, she saw her holdings rise dramatically, with a peak value of approximately $37.61 million in April 2021. This increase shows...

Lang's insider trading activity offers a glimpse into her confidence in Jack in the Box. Throughout 2019 and into 2021, she saw her holdings rise dramatically, with a peak value of approximately $37.61 million in April 2021. This increase shows her belief in the company’s direction. However, there were fluctuations; for example, her holdings dropped to around $19.35 million in June 2024. The variation in her holdings highlights the constant changes in the market and possibly her strategy to maximize her profits. Her holdings were substantial, reflecting her investment in the success of Jack in the Box while she led the company.

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Total Stock Sold

$41.91M

JACK

$41.08M

1,029,845 JACK shares

WDFC

$826.00K

11,800 WDFC shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Linda A. Lang didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra JACK1,029,845 shares worth $71.92M and WDFC11,800 shares worth $2.27M.
This is 77.04% and $32.29M more than what they got when they sold the stock.

Charitable Transactions

JACK

10,000 shares

JACK

Recent Charitable Transactions

JACK

10,000 shares

JACK

Mar 7, 2012

Charity

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Linda A. Lang.

WDFC

694 shares

WDFC

Dec 11, 2018

Received

WDFC

974 shares

WDFC

Dec 12, 2017

Received

WDFC

832 shares

WDFC

Dec 13, 2016

Received

WDFC

925 shares

WDFC

Dec 8, 2015

Received

WDFC

$608.02K

WDFC at $83.29/share

Apr 29, 2015

Sale

WDFC

1,113 shares

WDFC

Dec 9, 2014

Received

WDFC

1,174 shares

WDFC

Dec 10, 2013

Received

JACK

$3.35M

JACK at $47.49/share

Dec 5, 2013

Sale

JACK

11,269 shares

JACK

Nov 25, 2013

Received

JACK

$9.98M

JACK at $47.40/share

Nov 25, 2013

Sale

Compensation History

See how much did Linda A. Lang make over time.

Linda Lang's compensation during her final years as CEO was significant. In 2013, her total earnings were about $6.18 million, which included a salary of $995,000 and a performance-based bonus of $1.75 million, showcasing the company's successful year. Her pay reflected not only her expertise and leadership but also Jack in the Box's financial health. The compensation structure included options that encouraged her to align her interests with those of the shareholders. This strategy allowed her to motivate her team effectively while ensuring they targeted strong financial outcomes.

Year

2013

Total Compensation

$2.81M

Salary

$995.00K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy aims to provide competitive pay that aligns with performance, encouraging retention and rewarding contributions to the company's success.

Bonus

$1.75M

Board Justification

The annual incentive payout was based on the Company's performance exceeding its financial goals, resulting in a payout of 176% of the target incentive.

Other

$66.50K

Board Justification

Annual cash perquisite allowance for financial planning and use of personal automobile and cell phone for business purposes.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 N/A)

Board Justification

No stock was reported as vested in 2013 that is not part of the long-term incentive plan.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics included Operating EPS, Restaurant Operating Margin, and strategic goals related to guest experience and G&A cost reduction.

Other Jack in the Box CEOs

Here are other CEOs of Jack in the Box

Robert J. Nugent

Ex-CEO of Jack in the Box

January 2004 - October 2005

Leonard A. Comma

Ex-CEO of Jack in the Box

January 2014 - April 2020