Suren Rana is the current CEO of BrightSphere Investment Group, a position he has held since April 15, 2020. He has an impressive background with an MBA from the Wharton School, which is known for producing strong leaders in finance....

Suren Rana is the current CEO of BrightSphere Investment Group, a position he has held since April 15, 2020. He has an impressive background with an MBA from the Wharton School, which is known for producing strong leaders in finance. Under his leadership, the company has seen its stock price soar by nearly five times, increasing the market value significantly. In 2021, he received a massive cash bonus of $12 million, recognizing his strong performance during a transformative year for the company. Interestingly, since becoming CEO, he has focused on paying incentives through premium-priced stock options, ensuring his interests align closely with those of the shareholders.

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Suren Rana

Ex-CEO of BrightSphere Investment Group

Education

MBA from Harvard Business School, graduate degree from Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, bachelor's degree from University of Delhi.

Field of Expertise

Finance & Banking - Finance

Sector of Economy

Financial Services

CEO of BrightSphere Investment Group for

4 years 8 months (Apr 2020 - Dec 2024)

Previous Experience

Chief Financial Officer at BrightSphere Investment Group, Partner at H Plus Capital, Chief Investment Officer at HNA Capital International.

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Suren Rana

Holdings

See how much did Suren Rana make over time.

Suren Rana's holdings in BrightSphere Investment Group have seen major fluctuations. As CEO, he has been involved in significant insider trading, with large transactions occurring frequently. For instance, in November 2021, he reported $50.96 million in trades, highlighting a peak...

Suren Rana's holdings in BrightSphere Investment Group have seen major fluctuations. As CEO, he has been involved in significant insider trading, with large transactions occurring frequently. For instance, in November 2021, he reported $50.96 million in trades, highlighting a peak in his stock activities. However, as of late 2023, his reported wealth from holdings had decreased considerably, showing fluctuations typical in high-stakes financial environments. This variability reflects both the risks and rewards of being in a leading financial position.

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Total Stock Sold

$15.60M

BSIG

$15.60M

628,275 BSIG shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Suren Rana didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra BSIG628,275 shares worth $5.85M.
This is -62.51% and $9.75M less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Suren Rana.

BSIG

$2.28M

BSIG at $20.74/share

Feb 13, 2024

Sale

BSIG

$2.88M

BSIG at $24.05/share

Feb 8, 2022

Sale

BSIG

$3.31M

BSIG at $25.81/share

Dec 31, 2021

Sale

BSIG

$7.17M

BSIG at $26.53/share

Dec 15, 2021

Sale

Compensation History

See how much did Suren Rana make over time.

In 2023, Suren Rana's total compensation was reported at $700,000, including a salary of $650,000 and additional benefits totaling $50,000. Notably, he has not received any cash bonuses since 2021 because he opted for compensation that aligns with company performance through stock options. This approach keeps his incentives tied to the stock price, supporting a long-term vision. His earlier 2021 earnings, predominantly driven by a $12 million bonus, were a recognition of outstanding leadership and a successful year of business transformation.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$700.00K

Salary

$650.00K

Board Justification

The compensation program is designed to align executive compensation with long-term increases in value for stockholders and to reward individual efforts and overall Company performance.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

No cash bonus was granted for 2023 as Mr. Rana continued to vest in his premium-priced stock options which provide strong alignment with stockholders.

Other

$50.00K

Board Justification

This includes contributions by the Company under its Profit Sharing & 401(k) Plan and its non-qualified deferred compensation plan.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 RSU)

Board Justification

No stock grants vested in 2023 as Mr. Rana was not eligible for annual equity compensation during the five-year period beginning January 20, 2019.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics considered for determining Mr. Rana's compensation include stock price performance and overall Company financial performance.

Other BrightSphere Investment Group CEOs

Here are other CEOs of BrightSphere Investment Group

Guang Yang

Ex-CEO of BrightSphere Investment Group

January 2020 - April 2020

Kelly Young

CEO of BrightSphere Investment Group

January 2025 - Present