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Benjamin W. Schall

Chief Executive Officer and President at AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES
Board
Since January 3, 2022
Age
49 years
Education
Holds a Bachelor of Arts from Swarthmore College and a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School.
Tenure
Joined AvalonBay Communities as President on January 25, 2021 and was promoted to Chief Executive Officer on January 03, 2022, while also serving as a member of the Board of Directors.

Also at AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES

ASW
Alaine S. Walsh
EVP—Human Capital and Administration
EMS
Edward M. Schulman
EVP—General Counsel and Secretary
KPO
Kevin P. O’Shea
Chief Financial Officer

About

Benjamin W. Schall is the Chief Executive Officer and President of AvalonBay Communities, Inc., where he plays a pivotal role in steering the company’s strategic direction and operations. With a strong academic foundation comprising a Bachelor of Arts from Swarthmore College and an MBA from Harvard Business School, his educational background has been a cornerstone in his professional journey.

His tenure at AvalonBay has been marked by rapid progression, having joined the company as President on January 25, 2021, and subsequently being promoted to Chief Executive Officer on January 03, 2022. In his current role, he also contributes as a member of the Board of Directors, demonstrating a deep commitment to corporate governance and strategic leadership.

Beyond his executive responsibilities at AvalonBay, Schall’s career includes significant leadership experiences at other prominent real estate investment trusts. His previous roles have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the industry, enriching his capacity to drive growth and innovation. His active participation in industry associations further underscores his influence and dedication to the real estate sector.

$AVB Performance Under Benjamin W. Schall

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
AvalonBay Communities, Inc.President & DirectorJanuary 2021Former position before promotion to CEO & President
Rouse Properties, Inc.Chief Operating Officer2012 - 2015Held during operations at a mall and retail REIT, which was later acquired
Seritage Growth PropertiesChief Executive Officer, President & TrusteeN/ALed a publicly traded REIT focused on retail and mixed-use properties
Vornado Realty TrustSenior Vice PresidentN/AOversaw office and retail asset management in a publicly traded REIT

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2023
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Base Salary$1,000,000 Annual (2023)Only fixed compensation component mentioned

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2023

Cash Bonus

MetricDetail
WeightingCorporate 80% / Individual 20%
Threshold$750,000 (50% of base salary)
Target$1,500,000 (150% of base salary)
Maximum$3,000,000 (200% of base salary)
Actual Achievement (Corporate)141.3% of target
Actual Achievement (Individual)115.0% of target
Final Payout$2,040,600
Vesting ScheduleNot subject to vesting; one-time payout

Stock Bonus

Performance MeasureWeightAchievement vs Target
Quarterly Same Store Residential Revenue vs. Target25% 100.8%
Annual Same Store Controllable Operating Expenses vs. Target10% 100.0%
Same Store Base Rental Revenue vs. Submarket Composite25% 100.0%
Review of Development Completions (Capital Cost)15% 85.7%
Review of Construction (Budget)8.33% 74.0%
Review of Construction (Safety)8.33% 126.0%
Review of Construction (Quality)8.34% 115.0%
Overall Achievement Level100% 99.3% of target
DetailValue
Final Payout (Stock Bonus)$1,787,400
Grant DateFebruary 2024 (for 2023 performance)
Grant Date Fair Value$1,787,400
Grant Date Stock Price$172.11 per share
Stock Option Election25% received as stock option
Vesting ScheduleRatable over three years; accelerated upon termination events