Robert C. Lyons is the CEO and President of GATX Corporation, having taken on this role in April 2022. Before this, he had a solid career at the same company, climbing the ranks through various financial and leadership positions. Notably,...

Robert C. Lyons is the CEO and President of GATX Corporation, having taken on this role in April 2022. Before this, he had a solid career at the same company, climbing the ranks through various financial and leadership positions. Notably, he was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from 2012 to 2018 and was in charge of the Rail North America division. His experience in finance is extensive, equipping him well for the challenges he faces as CEO. Lyons currently leads GATX in the rail leasing industry and has a focus on strategic growth and performance improvements. He has a significant financial package; in 2023, his total compensation reached around $6.47 million, with a base salary of about $858,000. Lyons has also been nominated to serve on the board of directors for additional strategic insight. His leadership role aligns with a compensation philosophy at GATX that ties pay to company performance, emphasizing long-term value for shareholders. Outside of GATX, he contributes to the broader business community by serving on the board of Packaging Corporation of America.

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Robert C. Lyons

CEO of GATX

Education

Not specified

Field of Expertise

Finance & Banking - Finance

Sector of Economy

Industrials

Born

January 1, 1964 - 61 years ago

CEO of GATX for

3 years 1 month (Apr 2022 - Present)

Previous Experience

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from 2012 to 2018; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from 2007 to 2012; Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from 2004 to 2007

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Robert C. Lyons

Holdings

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Robert Lyons has shown a keen interest in his company's performance by aligning his holdings with GATX's success. As the CEO, he owns a significant stake in GATX, which reflects his commitment to enhancing long-term shareholder value. Over recent years,...

Robert Lyons has shown a keen interest in his company's performance by aligning his holdings with GATX's success. As the CEO, he owns a significant stake in GATX, which reflects his commitment to enhancing long-term shareholder value. Over recent years, his wealth fluctuated closely with GATX's stock performance, especially as he aims to drive the company forward. His insider trading activities, while limited, indicate a strategy that supports the company's growth trajectory. As of 2023, his compensation package, potentially reflective of stock performance, included a salary of approximately $858,000 and incentives tied to long-term performance metrics that prioritize net income and return on equity, proving his wealth is largely tied to GATX's operational success and financial health.

Total Stock Sold

$9.45M

GATX

$9.45M

93,299 GATX shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Robert C. Lyons didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra GATX93,299 shares worth $6.24M.
This is -33.89% and $3.20M less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Robert C. Lyons.

GATX

$2.43M

GATX at $125.98/share

Feb 13, 2024

Sale

GATX

$2.38M

GATX at $113.57/share

May 1, 2023

Sale

GATX

$185.11K

GATX at $94.11/share

Aug 12, 2021

Sale

GATX

$3.15M

GATX at $97.32/share

Jun 3, 2021

Sale

GATX

$124.22K

GATX at $72.94/share

Nov 4, 2020

Sale

GATX

$288.23K

GATX at $74.00/share

Aug 2, 2019

Sale

GATX

$429.50K

GATX at $86.59/share

Aug 24, 2018

Sale

GATX

4,710 shares

GATX

Aug 9, 2018

Received

GATX

$285.68K

GATX at $71.42/share

Jan 30, 2018

Sale

GATX

$184.53K

GATX at $45.32/share

Oct 25, 2016

Sale

Compensation History

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Robert C. Lyons's compensation as CEO of GATX Corporation was approximately $6.47 million in total for the year 2023. This package included a base salary of about $858,000, but it also highlights the company's commitment to performance. No bonuses were awarded this year, and he did not receive any performance stock units, as the focus remains on long-term goals rather than immediate payouts. However, he has non-qualified stock options that vest over three years. In the previous year, his compensation included a total of around $741,000, showing a significant increase that reflects his expanded responsibilities and the company's growth strategy. The compensation philosophy at GATX emphasizes tying pay closely to the company's performance metrics, including net income and long-term investments, which helps retain key executives and focus on creating shareholder value.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$1.78M

Salary

$858.33K

Board Justification

The compensation program is designed to align executive compensation with company performance, focusing on long-term shareholder value and retention of key executives.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

Annual incentive awards based on achievement against targeted net income established from a financial plan reviewed by the Board.

Other

$919.02K

Board Justification

Includes matching contributions made to the GATX Salaried Employees Retirement Savings Plan.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 Performance Shares)

Board Justification

No RSUs were granted in 2023; performance shares are based on achievement of goals over a three-year period.

Performance Metrics

Net income, excluding tax adjustments and other items (non-GAAP), and three-year average LTI-adjusted return on equity (non-GAAP) and cumulative investment volume.

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Brian A. Kenney

Ex-CEO of GATX

January 2005 - April 2022