Lisa W. Wardell is the President and CEO of Adtalem Global Education Inc. She took on this role in May 2016 after having been with the company since 2008. Her background includes a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the...

Lisa W. Wardell is the President and CEO of Adtalem Global Education Inc. She took on this role in May 2016 after having been with the company since 2008. Her background includes a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Florida and an MBA from the University of Virginia. Under her leadership, Adtalem has made significant changes, including the divestiture of certain educational assets and focusing on enhancing student outcomes. Interestingly, Wardell's salary in 2021 was $1.1 million, with her total compensation reaching over $6.2 million, mostly from stock options and vested stocks. She has been active in shaping strategic goals at Adtalem, such as integrating Walden University into its operations. Additionally, she stepped into the role of Executive Chairman in 2021, continuing to influence the company’s direction while leading strategic reviews for its Financial Services business. On a personal note, she notably transitioned from being the chair of multiple board committees to leading the entire company, reflecting her trust and capability as a leader.

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Lisa W. Wardell

Ex-CEO of Adtalem Global Education Inc.

Education

Juris Doctor from Stanford Law School and MBA from Wharton School of Business

Field of Expertise

Business & Management

Sector of Economy

Consumer Defensive

Born

June 1, 1970 - 55 years ago

CEO of Adtalem Global Education Inc. for

5 years 3 months (May 2016 - Sep 2021)

Previous Experience

Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at The RLJ Companies

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Lisa W. Wardell

Holdings

See how much did Lisa W. Wardell make over time.

Lisa Wardell holds significant shares in Adtalem Global Education, with her net worth tied closely to the company's stock performance. In 2021, her holdings included options worth about $999,739 that vested as part of previous long-term incentives, alongside vested stock...

Lisa Wardell holds significant shares in Adtalem Global Education, with her net worth tied closely to the company's stock performance. In 2021, her holdings included options worth about $999,739 that vested as part of previous long-term incentives, alongside vested stock worth approximately $4 million. She has seen fluctuations in her wealth linked to the company's stock price, particularly after her appointment as CEO when shares were initially undervalued. As of 2022, she also holds unvested equity awards that amount to over $77,000, showcasing a commitment to aligning her financial interests with those of the shareholders.

Total Stock Sold

$68.92M

ATGE

$68.92M

1,302,346 ATGE shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Lisa W. Wardell didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra ATGE1,302,346 shares worth $45.83M.
This is -33.5% and $23.09M less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Lisa W. Wardell.

ATGE

$140.17K

ATGE at $89.85/share

Nov 8, 2024

Received

ATGE

$5.46M

ATGE at $72.48/share

Sep 12, 2024

Sale

ATGE

$4.00M

ATGE at $73.80/share

Sep 3, 2024

Sale

ATGE

$4.42M

ATGE at $75.67/share

Aug 29, 2024

Sale

ATGE

$4.59M

ATGE at $75.55/share

Aug 27, 2024

Sale

ATGE

$3.51M

ATGE at $75.35/share

Aug 25, 2024

Received

ATGE

$4.82M

ATGE at $71.51/share

Aug 8, 2024

Sale

ATGE

$3.73M

ATGE at $55.27/share

Nov 13, 2023

Sale

ATGE

$9.60M

ATGE at $55.30/share

Nov 8, 2023

Sale

ATGE

$139.96K

ATGE at $55.32/share

Nov 8, 2023

Received

Compensation History

See how much did Lisa W. Wardell make over time.

In 2021, Lisa W. Wardell's total compensation reached over $6.2 million. Her salary alone was $1.1 million, with no bonuses awarded that year, primarily due to her transition to Executive Chairman. The bulk of her compensation came from stock options and vested stocks, emphasizing her ties to the company's performance. The compensation structure at Adtalem is designed to align with company goals, reflecting a pay-for-performance philosophy that ensures leaders are rewarded based on the achievement of strategic milestones. Over the years, her earnings have varied significantly, showing the impact of both company success and market conditions on executive pay.

Year

2021

Total Compensation

$2.78M

Salary

$1.10M

Board Justification

Adtalem's compensation philosophy focuses on aligning executive compensation with performance and shareholder interests, ensuring competitive pay to attract and retain top talent while promoting long-term growth and sustainability.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

No bonus was awarded for fiscal year 2022 due to her role as Executive Chairman.

Other

$176.27K

Board Justification

This includes matching contributions credited under the Retirement Plan and other benefits.

Restricted Stock

$1.50M(4M RSUs)

Board Justification

The RSUs that vested in 2022 were part of the long-term incentive awards granted in previous years, specifically 41,140 RSUs granted in 2021 and 36,499 RSUs granted in 2020.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for Ms. Wardell's compensation were based on the achievement of strategic goals related to the integration of Walden University and overall organizational performance.

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September 2021 - Present