Troy A. Cooper is currently the CEO of XPO Logistics, a company he joined in 2011. With a background in operations and finance, he has played a significant role in the company’s performance and growth. Troy previously held key positions...

Troy A. Cooper is currently the CEO of XPO Logistics, a company he joined in 2011. With a background in operations and finance, he has played a significant role in the company’s performance and growth. Troy previously held key positions at United Rentals and United Waste Systems, helping both companies thrive through strategic management. Under his leadership, XPO has exceeded its adjusted EBITDA targets, showcasing his effectiveness in steering the company towards success. His compensation in the last year totaled over $1.2 million, driven largely by performance-based bonuses, reflecting a strong alignment with the company’s results. Cooper has also shown a significant increase in ownership of XPO shares over the years, peaking at around $19.5 million in early 2021, which underscores his commitment to the company and its long-term strategy.

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Troy A. Cooper

CEO of XPO

Education

N/A

Field of Expertise

Business & Management

Sector of Economy

Industrials

Born

January 1, 1979 - 46 years ago

CEO of XPO for

1 year 10 months (Jul 2023 - Present)

Previous Experience

Chief Operating Officer at XPO, and senior management roles at United Rentals, Inc. and United Waste Systems, Inc.

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Troy A. Cooper

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Greg C. Gantt

CEO of Old Dominion Freight Line

2023 Compensation

Stock

$4.26M

Salary

$499.77K

Bonus

$4.66M

Other

$325.15K

Total Holdings

$23.36M

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Frederick J. Holzgrefe, III

CEO of Saia

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$910.00K

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$160.69K

Total Holdings

$8.66M

Holdings

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Troy A. Cooper's holdings in XPO Logistics have seen significant fluctuations. In early 2019, his holdings were valued at around $10.3 million, which steadily rose, peaking at about $19.6 million in January 2021. However, the value of his shares has...

Troy A. Cooper's holdings in XPO Logistics have seen significant fluctuations. In early 2019, his holdings were valued at around $10.3 million, which steadily rose, peaking at about $19.6 million in January 2021. However, the value of his shares has been declining since then, falling to about $11.8 million by January 2024. This decline highlights the volatility in XPO’s stock price, yet Cooper's proactive trading suggests he is strategically managing his investments related to the company’s performance.

Mar 18, 2025

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shares

XPO @ $109.10

Total Stock Sold

$3.10M

XPO

$3.10M

25,974 XPO shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Troy A. Cooper didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra XPO25,974 shares worth $2.17M.
This is -30.07% and $933.25K less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Insider Trading

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XPO

$3.09M

XPO at $118.98/share

Feb 19, 2021

Sale

XPO

9,420 shares

XPO

Jan 8, 2021

Received

XPO

82,124 shares

XPO

Feb 19, 2018

Received

Compensation History

See how much did Troy A. Cooper make over time.

In 2023, Troy A. Cooper's total compensation reached about $1,228,113. This sum is divided into a base salary of $850,000, a performance-based bonus that totaled approximately $2.4 million, and other compensation of around $14,463. The bonus was notably high, issued as a reward for exceeding performance metrics, specifically the adjusted EBITDA target. This high bonus structure is indicative of the company's success and Cooper's role in driving those results. Interestingly, he received no stock options or stock grants in 2023, suggesting a focus solely on short-term performance metrics rather than on long-term equity incentives.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$3.30M

Salary

$850.00K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy emphasizes performance-based compensation aligned with company performance and stockholder value creation, focusing on attracting and retaining top talent.

Bonus

$2.44M

Board Justification

The bonus is based on the company's performance against pre-established metrics, specifically the adjusted EBITDA target for 2023, which was exceeded by approximately 8.7%, resulting in a payout of 143.45% of the target.

Other

$14.46K

Board Justification

Other compensation includes matching contributions to the 401(k) plan and company-paid life insurance premiums.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 RSU)

Board Justification

No stock was vested in 2023 as the focus was on performance-based awards that are yet to vest.

Performance Metrics

The primary performance metric for the CEO's bonus was adjusted EBITDA, which was set at the beginning of the fiscal year.

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Bradley S. Jacobs

Ex-CEO of XPO

September 2011 - July 2023