Mike Jackson is the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of AutoNation, Inc. He has been leading the company since 1999, making him a key figure in the automotive retail sector for over two decades. In 2018, Jackson agreed to transition...

Mike Jackson is the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of AutoNation, Inc. He has been leading the company since 1999, making him a key figure in the automotive retail sector for over two decades. In 2018, Jackson agreed to transition to the role of Executive Chairman in 2019 but continued in his CEO position until a successor joined. He has a solid compensation package, reflecting the company’s performance-driven culture. In 2023, he earned a total of $1.41 million, primarily from a $1.3 million salary. Jackson has a history of large stock awards, with an equity-based grant valued at $9.1 million in 2019, demonstrating his strong alignment with company success. His insider trading activity shows that in just one month of July 2021 alone, he sold over $35 million worth of shares, suggesting a strategic approach to managing his wealth. Jackson's experience and decisions significantly influence the company as it continues to adapt to changing market dynamics.

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1. Rivals

2. Holdings

3. Insider Trading

4. Compensation History

5. Other AutoNation CEOs

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Mike Jackson

CEO of AutoNation

Field of Expertise

Business & Management

Sector of Economy

Consumer Cyclical

Born

January 1, 1951 - 74 years ago

CEO of AutoNation for

5 years 10 months (Jul 2019 - Present)

Previous Experience

Chairman of the Board since January 2003

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Mike Jackson

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Roger S. Penske

CEO of Penske Automotive Group

2021 Compensation

Stock

$7.50M

Salary

$1.40M

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$581.69K

Total Holdings

$5.12B

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David Bruton Smith

CEO of Sonic Automotive

2022 Compensation

Stock

$3.74M

Salary

$1.34M

Bonus

$2.23M

Other

$327.45K

Total Holdings

$83.53M

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Elon Musk

Founder and CEO of Tesla, Inc.

2023 Compensation

Stock

$1.86M

Salary

$0.00

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$0.00

Total Holdings

$92.56B

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Bryan B. DeBoer

CEO of Lithia Motors

2023 Compensation

Stock

$3.98M

Salary

$1.30M

Bonus

$2.67M

Other

$7.26K

Total Holdings

$51.43M

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Earl J. Hesterberg

CEO of Group 1 Automotive

2022 Compensation

Stock

$2.25M

Salary

$1.27M

Bonus

$4.50M

Other

$257.12K

Total Holdings

$85.67M

Holdings

See how much did Mike Jackson make over time.

Mike Jackson has shown impressive management of his stock holdings. In July 2021, he sold an astonishing $35.27 million of AutoNation shares as part of a series of transactions that month, which included sales in the $13-$14 million range across...

Mike Jackson has shown impressive management of his stock holdings. In July 2021, he sold an astonishing $35.27 million of AutoNation shares as part of a series of transactions that month, which included sales in the $13-$14 million range across various dates. His trading activity reflects confidence in the company’s trajectory through ups and downs. While figures fluctuate month-to-month, Jackson maintained substantial holdings, revealing an increased worth during January 2023, where he held stocks valued at approximately $17.71 million. Such strategic decisions indicate his proactive engagement in personal wealth management amidst his leadership at AutoNation.

Mar 18, 2025

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shares

AN @ $163.30

Total Stock Sold

$167.05M

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$167.05M

2,718,143 AN shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Mike Jackson didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra AN2,718,143 shares worth $113.59M.
This is -32% and $53.46M less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Mike Jackson.

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$12.55M

AN at $131.51/share

Oct 22, 2021

Sale

AN

$5.60M

AN at $117.28/share

Aug 4, 2021

Sale

AN

$11.45M

AN at $119.68/share

Jul 28, 2021

Sale

AN

$11.68M

AN at $116.83/share

Jul 22, 2021

Sale

AN

$5.26M

AN at $105.20/share

May 7, 2021

Sale

AN

$5.19M

AN at $103.77/share

May 3, 2021

Sale

AN

$10.22M

AN at $102.16/share

Apr 26, 2021

Sale

AN

$12.66M

AN at $88.39/share

Mar 8, 2021

Sale

AN

$7.96M

AN at $78.61/share

Feb 18, 2021

Sale

AN

58,132 shares

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Feb 15, 2021

Received

Compensation History

See how much did Mike Jackson make over time.

In 2023, Mike Jackson's compensation at AutoNation totaled $1.41 million. This sum came primarily from a $1.3 million salary, with no bonuses or stock grants awarded that year. In previous years, however, Jackson's pay package has included sizable bonus opportunities, reflecting the company’s performance-driven culture. For instance, in 2021, he earned a total compensation package worth $188.3 million, bolstered by substantial bonus payouts tied to high performance metrics. Over the years, Jackson's remuneration has demonstrated robust growth linked to the company's financial performance, highlighting the effectiveness of their compensation philosophy aiming to attract and retain skilled executives.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$1.41M

Salary

$1.30M

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy is to align executive compensation with performance goals and to attract and retain skilled executives.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

No bonus was awarded for 2023.

Other

$112.74K

Board Justification

Other compensation includes vehicle allowance, personal use of corporate aircraft, relocation reimbursement, financial and tax planning services, and insurance premiums.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 RSU)

Board Justification

No stock grants vested in 2023.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for 2023 included adjusted operating income per basic share.

Other AutoNation CEOs

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Cheryl Miller

Ex-CEO of AutoNation

July 2019 - July 2019

Michael Manley

CEO of AutoNation

November 2022 - Present