Matthew Wilson is the President and CEO of Light & Wonder, Inc., a leading company in the gaming sector. He took on this role in October 2022 after serving as the interim CEO since August 2022. With over 16 years...

Matthew Wilson is the President and CEO of Light & Wonder, Inc., a leading company in the gaming sector. He took on this role in October 2022 after serving as the interim CEO since August 2022. With over 16 years in the gaming industry, he has a solid background. His career includes a significant position at Aristocrat, where he was the President and Managing Director for the Americas. Matthew holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Wollongong and enhanced his skills through the Advanced Management Program at Wharton Business School. In 2023, he earned a compensation of about $6.69 million, with most of it tied to performance, reflecting his company’s results. His vested stock has seen impressive growth, reaching $2.8 million in value. Notably, his investments in Light & Wonder's stock have fluctuated significantly, peaking at over $17 million, demonstrating his strong commitment to the company's success.

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Matthew Wilson

CEO of Light & Wonder, Inc.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Wollongong; Advanced Management Program at Wharton Business School

Field of Expertise

Media & Entertainment - Gaming

Sector of Economy

Consumer Cyclical

Born

January 1, 1981 - 44 years ago

CEO of Light & Wonder, Inc. for

2 years 7 months (Oct 2022 - Present)

Previous Experience

President and Managing Director of the Americas at Aristocrat from February 2017 until August 2019

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Matthew Wilson

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Tom Reeg

CEO of Caesars Entertainment, Inc.

2023 Compensation

Stock

$12.50M

Salary

$2.00M

Bonus

$4.11M

Other

$336.59K

Total Holdings

$4.07M

Holdings

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Matthew Wilson has shown a keen interest in Light & Wonder's stock. In recent years, his investments peaked at roughly $17 million, indicating confidence in the company's potential. In the latter half of 2022, the value of his stock holdings...

Matthew Wilson has shown a keen interest in Light & Wonder's stock. In recent years, his investments peaked at roughly $17 million, indicating confidence in the company's potential. In the latter half of 2022, the value of his stock holdings ranged from around $6.82 million to $10.64 million monthly. This fluctuated between $8 million and $10 million for several months, with notable increases as 2023 progressed. In mid-2023, his holdings jumped to nearly $10 million by August, showcasing a period of significant growth. His ongoing investment reflects both his belief in the company's direction and a long-term strategy centered on value increase for stockholders.

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Total Stock Sold

$920.95K

LNW

$920.95K

9,044 LNW shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Matthew Wilson didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra LNW9,044 shares worth $507.01K.
This is -44.95% and $413.94K less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Insider Trading

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LNW

$915.34K

LNW at $101.21/share

Mar 6, 2024

Sale

Compensation History

See how much did Matthew Wilson make over time.

In 2023, Matthew Wilson received $6.69 million in total compensation, which is a considerable amount that aligns with his role as CEO. His earnings included a salary of $1.3 million and bonuses of $1.48 million, linked to the company's performance. A large portion of his compensation comes from vested stocks valued at about $2.8 million. This structure is designed to keep leaders motivated and aligned with company success. According to company reports, his pay is part of a larger strategy to retain talent in the competitive gaming industry, ensuring that the executives are rewarded based on the company's performance, which drives focus on key financial targets. He started with a base salary of $1.3 million when he became CEO, setting a strong foundation for future achievements.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$5.59M

Salary

$1.30M

Board Justification

The compensation program is designed to attract, reward, and retain executive talent, aligning their interests with those of stockholders through performance-based incentives.

Bonus

$1.48M

Board Justification

Annual performance bonuses earned under the LWICP, which were paid in fully vested shares, based on the company's performance metrics for 2023.

Other

$8.75K

Board Justification

Company contributions to the Company’s 401(k) plan.

Restricted Stock

$2.80M(34.1K RSU)

Board Justification

RSUs granted on March 24, 2023, vesting in three equal installments beginning on March 20, 2024.

Performance Metrics

Annual performance bonuses are based on the achievement of financial targets related to revenue and AEBITDA.

Other Light & Wonder, Inc. CEOs

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A. Lorne Weil

Ex-CEO of Light & Wonder, Inc.

January 2009 - January 2009