R. H. Dillon, a seasoned finance expert, led Diamond Hill Investment Group from 2005 to 2016. With a strong background in finance from The Ohio State University, he played a significant role in shaping the company. Notably, Dillon opted to...

R. H. Dillon, a seasoned finance expert, led Diamond Hill Investment Group from 2005 to 2016. With a strong background in finance from The Ohio State University, he played a significant role in shaping the company. Notably, Dillon opted to step down as CEO in December 2015, but he remained influential by serving as the Chairman of the board and a portfolio manager after his departure. Under his leadership, the company adopted a competitive compensation philosophy, emphasizing long-term investment performance. Dillon earned impressive bonuses based on the company’s success, including a peak bonus of $640,000 in 2015. His equity strategy encouraged employee ownership, with employees holding around 31% of the company by 2012. His CEO tenure is marked by substantial insights into investment management and motivation for aligning employee interests with company performance, which significantly contributed to Diamond Hill's growth.

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R. H. Dillon

Founder and Ex-CEO of Diamond Hill Investment Group

Education

MBA from Harvard Business School

Field of Expertise

Finance & Banking - Finance

Sector of Economy

Financial Services

Born

June 15, 1955 - 70 years ago

CEO of Diamond Hill Investment Group for

15 years 11 months (Jan 2000 - Dec 2015)

Previous Experience

Founder of Diamond Hill Investment Group

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of R. H. Dillon

Holdings

See how much did R. H. Dillon make over time.

R. H. Dillon's holdings reflect his strategy for success in the financial sector. In 2019, his insider trading revealed fluctuating values, peaking at $17.46 million in November. This high point demonstrates the company's performance under his leadership. However, there were...

R. H. Dillon's holdings reflect his strategy for success in the financial sector. In 2019, his insider trading revealed fluctuating values, peaking at $17.46 million in November. This high point demonstrates the company's performance under his leadership. However, there were declines in 2020, with values dipping to around $8 million in a single month. By early 2023, he maintained a steady range near $14 million, showcasing a consistent commitment to value creation even after stepping down as CEO. His overall wealth has seen peaks and troughs, but Dillon’s focus on aligning with shareholder interests remains central to his strategy.

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Total Stock Sold

$33.39M

DHIL

$33.39M

167,423 DHIL shares

What if they kept their stock?

If R. H. Dillon didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra DHIL167,423 shares worth $18.72M.
This is -43.94% and $14.67M less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Charitable Transactions

DHIL

6,000 shares

DHIL

Recent Charitable Transactions

DHIL

6,000 shares

DHIL

Dec 14, 2016

Charity

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of R. H. Dillon.

DHIL

$417.11K

DHIL at $160.43/share

Jan 14, 2019

Sale

DHIL

$85.84K

DHIL at $215.13/share

Feb 20, 2018

Sale

DHIL

2,199 shares

DHIL

Feb 3, 2017

Received

DHIL

$778.74K

DHIL at $215.24/share

Jan 23, 2018

Sale

DHIL

$107.53K

DHIL at $215.07/share

Jan 16, 2018

Sale

DHIL

$2.91M

DHIL at $215.61/share

Nov 27, 2017

Sale

DHIL

$875.02K

DHIL at $205.79/share

Jun 1, 2017

Sale

DHIL

$96.36K

DHIL at $205.02/share

May 15, 2017

Sale

DHIL

$1.61M

DHIL at $204.89/share

May 8, 2017

Sale

DHIL

$216.58K

DHIL at $205.48/share

Apr 27, 2017

Sale

Compensation History

See how much did R. H. Dillon make over time.

In 2016, R. H. Dillon's total compensation was $528,000, consisting of a $200,000 base salary and a $300,000 bonus for the year, with additional contributions from his 401(k) plan. Notably, he didn't receive stock awards, as his focus was primarily on performance-based bonuses. This system emphasized meeting certain operational benchmarks, ensuring that his earnings would be tightly linked to the company's success. Between 2010 and 2015, his compensation peaked at over $2.79 million in 2011, showcasing a time when he significantly influenced the company's operations and strategy. Also, his bonus structure allowed him to earn at least 5% of Diamond Hill's operating income, driving performance and engagement among officers and employees alike.

Year

2016

Total Compensation

$528.00K

Salary

$200.00K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy emphasizes attracting and retaining high-quality employees through competitive compensation and aligning their interests with those of shareholders.

Bonus

$300.00K

Board Justification

Discretionary bonus based on performance and contributions to the Company in fiscal year 2016.

Other

$28.00K

Board Justification

Includes $24,000 in 401k contributions and $4,200 in health savings account contributions.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 N/A)

Board Justification

No stock was vested in 2016 as per the provided data.

Performance Metrics

Performance metrics include overall company performance, investment results in client portfolios, and individual contributions.

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Christopher M. Bingaman

Ex-CEO of Diamond Hill Investment Group

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