In 2016, Steve Ells earned $1.66M in total compensation at Chipotle Mexican Grill, primarily from $1.54M salary. Most recently acquired 48,904 shares in Feb 2020. Currently holds stock worth $16.06M. Has donated $192.39M in stock to charitable causes. Led Chipotle Mexican Grill as CEO for 10 years.
Compensation History
Annual executive compensation data for Steve Ells, including salary, bonuses, and stock awards.
Year
2016
Total Compensation
$1.66M
Salary
$1.54M
Bonus
$0.00
Other
$120.36K
Salary
$1.54MBoard Justification
The compensation philosophy emphasizes performance and accountability, aligning executive compensation with shareholder interests and rewarding achievement of strategic goals.
Bonus
$0.00Board Justification
Due to underperformance against the AIP performance metrics in 2016, no AIP bonuses were awarded to executive officers, including the CEO.
Other Compensation
$120.36KBoard Justification
Includes matching contributions to retirement plans and other benefits.
Restricted Stock
Board Justification
No stock awards vested in 2016 as the performance metrics were not met, resulting in zero realizable value for the performance share awards.
Performance Metrics
Performance metrics for 2016 included company performance factors, team performance factors, and individual performance factors, with a final company performance factor of 0% due to significant underperformance.
Steve Ells
Founder and Ex-CEO of Chipotle Mexican Grill
Education
Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Colorado Boulder
Field of Expertise
Business & Management
Sector of Economy
Consumer Cyclical
Born
September 15, 1963 - 62 years ago
CEO of Chipotle Mexican Grill for
10 years 11 months (Jan 2006 - Dec 2016)
Previous Experience
Founder, Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.
Other Chipotle Mexican Grill CEOs
Holdings
Track Steve Ells's stock holdings and portfolio value over time.
Total Stock Sold
$312.63M
$312.63M
30,970,000 CMG shares
What if they kept their stock?
If Steve Ells didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra CMG30,970,000 shares worth $1.06B.
This is 238.3% and $745.00M more than what they got when they sold the stock.
Charitable Transactions
5,633,700 shares
CMG
Recent Charitable Transactions
112,674 shares
CMG
Jul 25, 2013
Charity
Insider Trading
Steve Ells's recent stock transactions, purchases, and sales filed with the SEC.
48,904 shares
CMG
Feb 26, 2020
Received
$22.38M
CMG at $794.29/share
Aug 1, 2019
Sale
$21.97M
CMG at $803.32/share
Jul 29, 2019
Sale
11,537 shares
CMG
Mar 15, 2018
Received
$9.25M
CMG at $440.65/share
May 31, 2016
Sale
$7.02M
CMG at $695.91/share
Jul 22, 2015
Sale
$18.53M
CMG at $629.77/share
May 21, 2015
Sale
$372.42K
CMG at $633.36/share
May 21, 2015
Sale
$1.03M
CMG at $635.40/share
May 18, 2015
Sale
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