Neal D. Shah is the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Kosmos Energy Ltd., a role he has held since May 2020. He began his career at Kosmos in 2010 and has steadily climbed the ranks, previously serving...

Neal D. Shah is the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Kosmos Energy Ltd., a role he has held since May 2020. He began his career at Kosmos in 2010 and has steadily climbed the ranks, previously serving as the Vice President of Finance and Treasurer. Neal obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of Texas at Austin, which laid the groundwork for his finance-focused career. In 2023, his total compensation was approximately $5.38 million, with a significant portion coming from vested stock awards, reflecting his alignment with company performance. Shah is known for his effective management style, overseeing various functions including finance, treasury, and investor relations.

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2. Holdings

3. Insider Trading

4. Compensation History

5. Other Kosmos Energy CEOs

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Neal D. Shah

CEO of Kosmos Energy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Texas at Austin

Field of Expertise

Finance & Banking - Finance

Sector of Economy

Energy

Born

January 1, 1985 - 40 years ago

CEO of Kosmos Energy for

5 years 1 month (May 2020 - Present)

Previous Experience

Senior Vice President and Deputy Chief Financial Officer at Kosmos

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Neal D. Shah

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Joseph Wm. Foran

Founder and CEO of Matador Resources

2023 Compensation

Stock

$11.09M

Salary

$1.35M

Bonus

$3.11M

Other

$25.70K

Total Holdings

$26.93M

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Kaes Van't Hof

CEO of Diamondback Energy

2023 Compensation

Stock

$450.00K

Salary

$950.00K

Bonus

$300.00K

Other

$50.00K

Total Holdings

$16.35M

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James H. Walter

CEO of Permian Resources

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$0.00

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$4.30K

Total Holdings

$163.30M

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William M. Hickey III

CEO of Permian Resources

2023 Compensation

Stock

$15.00M

Salary

$0.00

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$0.00

Total Holdings

$166.35M

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Javan D. Ottoson

CEO of SM Energy

2022 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$773.08K

Bonus

$1.10M

Other

$167.84K

Total Holdings

$12.79M

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Brendan McCracken

CEO of Ovintiv

2023 Compensation

Stock

$3.86M

Salary

$1.10M

Bonus

$2.54M

Other

$407.55K

Total Holdings

$7.62M

Holdings

See how much did Neal D. Shah make over time.

Neal Shah holds a significant amount of stock in Kosmos Energy, with his total holdings estimated to be valued at around $1.38 million as of the end of 2022. His holdings reflect his committed investment in the company, highlighting his...

Neal Shah holds a significant amount of stock in Kosmos Energy, with his total holdings estimated to be valued at around $1.38 million as of the end of 2022. His holdings reflect his committed investment in the company, highlighting his belief in its future. In 2021, Shah’s holdings peaked, showing a high level of confidence in Kosmos's direction and management. The value of his shares has fluctuated, influenced by market conditions and company performance, but he continues to hold a substantial stake that underlines his commitment to Kosmos.

Mar 18, 2025

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shares

KOS @ $2.27

Total Stock Sold

$2.03M

KOS

$2.03M

356,048 KOS shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Neal D. Shah didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra KOS356,048 shares worth $783.31K.
This is -61.39% and $1.25M less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Neal D. Shah.

KOS

$1.02M

KOS at $5.57/share

Feb 5, 2024

Sale

KOS

$1.02M

KOS at $5.93/share

Jan 31, 2024

Sale

KOS

571,500 shares

KOS

Jan 31, 2024

Received

KOS

229,677 shares

KOS

Jan 31, 2023

Received

KOS

224,275 shares

KOS

Jan 31, 2022

Received

KOS

77,000 shares

KOS

Jan 31, 2021

Received

KOS

44,910 shares

KOS

Jan 4, 2021

Received

Compensation History

See how much did Neal D. Shah make over time.

In 2023, Neal D. Shah received a total compensation of approximately $5.38 million. His salary was $603,487, and he earned bonuses based on key performance indicators (KPIs). Notably, he received around $4.2 million from vested stock awards, which aligns his financial interests with the company’s success. Over the past years, his compensation has varied significantly, with the highest total in 2022 at approximately $7.87 million, which included a large annual bonus reflecting substantial achievements. This structure incentivizes performance and ensures that executive rewards are tied to Kosmos's progress.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$5.39M

Salary

$603.49K

Board Justification

The executive compensation program is designed to attract, retain, and motivate talented executives, linking pay to performance and aligning interests with stockholders.

Bonus

$543.14K

Board Justification

Annual cash bonuses were awarded based on the Company’s achievement of certain KPIs, with actual amounts determined by the Compensation Committee's assessment of individual performance.

Other

$39.10K

Board Justification

Includes matching contributions under the Company’s 401(k) plan and payment of premiums for executive life insurance, supplemental disability income insurance, long-term care insurance, and the cost of an annual executive physical.

Restricted Stock

$4.20M(423K RSU)

Board Justification

The stock awards granted in 2023 that vested during the year, calculated based on the grant date fair value of the RSUs and PSUs.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for 2023 included financial KPIs such as EBITDAX and free cash flow, as well as operational milestones.

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Andrew G. Inglis

Ex-CEO of Kosmos Energy

March 2014 - February 2020