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In 2019, Robert Forrester earned $615.64K in total compensation at Verastem, primarily from $309.81K salary. Most recently acquired 2,000 shares in Sep 2018. Currently holds stock worth $2.39M. Has donated $15.54K in stock to charitable causes. Led Verastem as CEO for 5 years.

Compensation History

Annual executive compensation data for Robert Forrester, including salary, bonuses, and stock awards.

Year

2019

Total Compensation

$615.64K

Salary

$309.81K

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$305.83K

Salary

$309.81K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy aligns with company performance and aims to retain key executives while providing competitive compensation packages.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

Mr. Forrester did not receive a bonus for 2019 as his employment ended in June 2019.

Other Compensation

$305.83K

Board Justification

This includes severance payments and consulting fees paid to Mr. Forrester after his termination.

Restricted Stock

$0.000 N/A

Board Justification

No stock awards were vested in 2019 as the amounts were not disclosed in the proxy statement.

Performance Metrics

Performance metrics included net product revenue targets and clinical development goals.

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Robert Forrester

Ex-CEO of Verastem

Education

N/A

Field of Expertise

Business & Management

Sector of Economy

Healthcare

Born

January 1, 1964 - 61 years ago

CEO of Verastem for

5 years 11 months (Jul 2013 - Jun 2019)

Previous Experience

President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company

Holdings

Track Robert Forrester's stock holdings and portfolio value over time.

Charitable Transactions

VSTM

1,500 shares

VSTM

Recent Charitable Transactions

VSTM

8,000 shares

VSTM

Dec 31, 2018

Charity

VSTM

10,000 shares

VSTM

Dec 31, 2017

Charity

Insider Trading

Robert Forrester's recent stock transactions, purchases, and sales filed with the SEC.

VSTM

$14.00K

VSTM at $7.00/share

Sep 24, 2018

Purchase

VSTM

$73.50K

VSTM at $7.00/share

Sep 27, 2018

Purchase

VSTM

8,000 shares

VSTM

Dec 31, 2018

Charity

VSTM

8,000 shares

VSTM

Dec 31, 2018

Charity

VSTM

10,000 shares

VSTM

Dec 31, 2017

Charity

VSTM

10,000 shares

VSTM

Dec 31, 2017

Charity

VSTM

$14.21K

VSTM at $7.11/share

Jun 29, 2015

Purchase

VSTM

$7.97K

VSTM at $7.97/share

Jun 17, 2015

Purchase

VSTM

$8.66K

VSTM at $8.66/share

Dec 19, 2014

Purchase

VSTM

$7.62K

VSTM at $7.62/share

May 13, 2014

Purchase

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