Douglas G. Beck
Adtalem Global EducationAbout Douglas G. Beck
Douglas G. Beck is Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and leader of Institutional Support Services at Adtalem Global Education (ATGE). He joined Adtalem in June 2021 as SVP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, and added responsibility for Institutional Support Services in January 2023; age 58 per the FY2025 10-K . Company performance under the current leadership framework includes FY25 revenue up 12.9% to $1,788 million and adjusted EPS up 33.1% to $6.67, with $333 million in operating cash flow and $221 million in buybacks . Over five years to June 30, 2025, Adtalem delivered cumulative TSR of $408 on a $100 base (+308%), materially outperforming market and peer benchmarks . FY25 performance highlights cited by the company also include adjusted EBITDA of $460 million (+21.8% YoY) and ~190 bps margin expansion .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Years | Strategic impact / remit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adtalem Global Education | SVP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary; added Institutional Support Services responsibilities in Jan 2023 | June 2021–present | Enterprise chief legal officer; expanded remit to lead Institutional Support Services from Jan 2023 |
| Hub Group | Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary | 2011–2021 | Senior legal and governance leadership at a public logistics company |
| Alberto Culver; Navistar; Allegiance Healthcare | Legal roles (various) | Not disclosed | Served in legal capacities across these companies and industries |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Years | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not disclosed in FY2025 10-K/2025 Proxy | — | — | No external public company directorships disclosed in reviewed filings |
Fixed Compensation
| Metric | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Salary ($) | 543,523 | 534,190 | 535,806 |
| MIP Target as % of Salary | — | — | 70% |
| MIP Target ($) | — | 375,064 | 375,064 |
| Actual MIP Paid ($) | 502,505 | 864,093 | 457,428 |
| Stock Awards ($) | 498,567 | 786,100 | 536,406 |
| All Other Compensation ($) | 61,977 | 81,213 | 122,207 |
Perquisites and benefits detail (FY25): company 401(k) match $20,700; company NQDC contribution $53,693.94; group life premiums $2,322; personal financial planning services $13,750; tax gross-up $31,741 tied to an administrative error in the NQDC plan .
Deferred compensation: Beck deferred $120,693 of salary in FY25 and $45,742.83 of MIP; his NQDC account had $40,815 in aggregate earnings in FY25 and a year-end balance of $376,593 .
Performance Compensation
Annual MIP Plan Structure and Results (FY25)
| Component | Weight | Plan Threshold | Plan Target | Plan Max | Actual | Plan Payout % | Individual Modifier | Final Payout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adtalem Revenue | 45% | $1,585m | $1,730m | $2,076m | $1,788m | 116.9% | 100% | Included in 122% overall |
| Adtalem Adjusted EPS | 55% | $5.01 | $6.04 | $8.46 | $6.67 | 126.1% | 100% | Included in 122% overall |
| Overall (Financial result) | 100% | — | — | — | 107.7% to plan | 122.0% | 100% | 122% of target ($457,428 on $375,064 target) |
Individual FY25 objectives for Beck included accreditor relationships, Department of Education engagement and letter of credit reductions, regulatory risk reduction, ISS cost discipline with improved SLA compliance and shorter wait times, and student support improvements . The company notes ISS administered $2 billion in Title IV funds with a 75% reduction in audit findings and reduced financial advising call wait times .
MIP mechanics: Potential payouts 50%–200% of target on financials, with a 0%–125% individual performance modifier capping total at 250%; for FY25, Beck’s modifier was 100% [