Lithia Motors, Inc. (LAD) Leadership & Management Team Analysis - Simply Wall St (2024)

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Lithia Motors' CEO is Bryan DeBoer, appointed in Jan 2006, has a tenure of 18.42 years. total yearly compensation is $19.29M, comprised of 6.7% salary and 93.3% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.63% of the company’s shares, worth $44.07M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 5.9 years and 6.2 years respectively.

Key information

Bryan DeBoer

Chief executive officer

US$19.3m

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage6.7%
CEO tenure18.4yrs
CEO ownership0.6%
Management average tenure5.9yrs
Board average tenure6.2yrs

Recent management updates

Recent updates

Lithia Motors (NYSE:LAD) Is Reinvesting At Lower Rates Of ReturnJun 14Lithia Motors Deserves A Nice Upgrade May 07Lithia Motors (NYSE:LAD) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last YearApr 27Lithia Motors: Despite Short-Term Troubles, Long-Term Story Remains Intact Apr 25Is Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD) Potentially Undervalued?Apr 11These 4 Measures Indicate That Lithia Motors (NYSE:LAD) Is Using Debt In A Risky WayMar 28Lithia Motors, Inc.'s (NYSE:LAD) Prospects Need A Boost To Lift SharesMar 15Investors Could Be Concerned With Lithia Motors' (NYSE:LAD) Returns On CapitalMar 01Analyst Estimates: Here's What Brokers Think Of Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD) After Its Annual ReportFeb 17A Look At The Fair Value Of Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD)Feb 15Is There Now An Opportunity In Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD)?Jan 02Investors Could Be Concerned With Lithia Motors' (NYSE:LAD) Returns On CapitalDec 02Lithia Motors (NYSE:LAD) Use Of Debt Could Be Considered RiskyNov 14Lithia Motors, Inc.: Robust Revenue Growth, Digital Dominance, And Strategic Vision For LT Growth Nov 01Calculating The Fair Value Of Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD)Oct 17What Is Lithia Motors, Inc.'s (NYSE:LAD) Share Price Doing?Sep 05Lithia Motors: Strategic Consolidation And Diverse Portfolio Drive Growth Sep 01Slowing Rates Of Return At Lithia Motors (NYSE:LAD) Leave Little Room For ExcitementAug 18Lithia Motors (NYSE:LAD) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of DebtJul 17Lithia Motors: A Promising Future Anchored On Acquisitions Jun 23Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD) Shares Could Be 47% Below Their Intrinsic Value EstimateJun 15Why Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD) Could Be Worth WatchingMay 30Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At Lithia Motors (NYSE:LAD)May 15Here's Why Lithia Motors (NYSE:LAD) Has A Meaningful Debt BurdenApr 10At US$256, Is It Time To Put Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD) On Your Watch List?Feb 27Here's Why We Think Lithia Motors (NYSE:LAD) Is Well Worth WatchingFeb 14Lithia Motors' (NYSE:LAD) Returns Have Hit A WallFeb 02Lithia Motors reportedly in talks to buy Jardine Motors for £300M Jan 23Is Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD) Trading At A 47% Discount?Jan 09Is Lithia Motors (NYSE:LAD) Using Too Much Debt?Dec 28Lithia Motors Is Crashing Dec 23Lithia Motors: Shares Warrant Upside Dec 11Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD)?Nov 18Returns On Capital At Lithia Motors (NYSE:LAD) Have StalledNov 04Lithia Motors Q3 2022 Earnings Preview Oct 18Here's Why We Think Lithia Motors (NYSE:LAD) Is Well Worth WatchingOct 17Lithia Motors: Still A Solid Play Worth Considering Oct 01

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has Bryan DeBoer's remuneration changed compared to Lithia Motors's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Mar 31 2024n/an/a

US$935m

Dec 31 2023US$19mUS$1m

US$1b

Sep 30 2023n/an/a

US$1b

Jun 30 2023n/an/a

US$1b

Mar 31 2023n/an/a

US$1b

Dec 31 2022US$11mUS$1m

US$1b

Sep 30 2022n/an/a

US$1b

Jun 30 2022n/an/a

US$1b

Mar 31 2022n/an/a

US$1b

Dec 31 2021US$11mUS$1m

US$1b

Sep 30 2021n/an/a

US$957m

Jun 30 2021n/an/a

US$808m

Mar 31 2021n/an/a

US$580m

Dec 31 2020US$8mUS$1m

US$470m

Sep 30 2020n/an/a

US$351m

Jun 30 2020n/an/a

US$277m

Mar 31 2020n/an/a

US$261m

Dec 31 2019US$7mUS$1m

US$272m

Sep 30 2019n/an/a

US$263m

Jun 30 2019n/an/a

US$271m

Mar 31 2019n/an/a

US$270m

Dec 31 2018US$5mUS$1m

US$266m

Sep 30 2018n/an/a

US$295m

Jun 30 2018n/an/a

US$254m

Mar 31 2018n/an/a

US$247m

Dec 31 2017US$6mUS$1m

US$245m

Compensation vs Market: Bryan's total compensation ($USD19.29M) is above average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD8.44M).

Compensation vs Earnings: Bryan's compensation has increased by more than 20% whilst company earnings have fallen more than 20% in the past year.

CEO

Bryan DeBoer (58 yo)

18.4yrs

Tenure

US$19,285,990

Compensation

Mr. Bryan B. DeBoer has been the Chief Executive Officer and President of Lithia Motors Inc, since May 1, 2012 and January 9, 2006 respectively. Mr. DeBoer served as the Chief Operating Officer of Lithia M...

Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Sidney DeBoer
Founder & Chairman56.4yrsUS$330.30k0.43%
$ 30.1m
Bryan DeBoer
CEO, President & Director18.4yrsUS$19.29m0.63%
$ 44.1m
Tina Miller
Senior VP & CFO5.3yrsUS$4.25m0.019%
$ 1.3m
Christopher Holzshu
Executive VP12.2yrsUS$9.53m0.087%
$ 6.2m
George Hines
Senior VP and Chief Technology & Innovation Officer5.9yrsUS$2.56m0.0046%
$ 326.6k
Scott Hillier
Senior Vice President of Operations16.4yrsUS$2.53m0.17%
$ 11.6m
David Stork
Senior VP & Chief Administrative Officer3.4yrsno data0.013%
$ 889.6k
Gary Glandon
Senior VP & Chief People Officer1.7yrsno data0.0034%
$ 240.0k
Bryan Osterhout
Regional President21.4yrsno datano data
Chun-Wai Liang
Senior Vice President of DCH Operations8.8yrsUS$955.74kno data
Thomas Nason
Regional President2.7yrsno datano data
Charles Lietz
Senior Vice President of Finance1.4yrsno datano data

5.9yrs

Average Tenure

61yo

Average Age

Experienced Management: LAD's management team is seasoned and experienced (5.9 years average tenure).

Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Sidney DeBoer
Founder & Chairman56.4yrsUS$330.30k0.43%
$ 30.1m
Bryan DeBoer
CEO, President & Director16.1yrsUS$19.29m0.63%
$ 44.1m
David Robino
Lead Independent Director8.3yrsUS$330.30k0.035%
$ 2.4m
James Lentz
Independent Director1.7yrsUS$271.97k0.0068%
$ 480.7k
Stacy Loretz-Congdon
Independent Director1.2yrsUS$238.64k0.0054%
$ 380.8k
Louis Miramontes
Independent Director6.2yrsUS$296.97k0.021%
$ 1.5m
Shauna McIntyre
Independent Director5.2yrsUS$271.97k0.0081%
$ 572.2k

6.2yrs

Average Tenure

64yo

Average Age

Experienced Board: LAD's board of directors are considered experienced (6.2 years average tenure).

Lithia Motors, Inc. (LAD) Leadership & Management Team Analysis  - Simply Wall St (2024)

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