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Jon Rousseau

Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer at BrightSpring Health Services
Board
Since September 2016
Age
50 years
Education
Earned an MBA from Harvard Business School and an A.B. degree from Princeton University.
Tenure
Joined in September 2016 as President and Chief Executive Officer and became Chairman of the board in January 2024.

Also at BrightSpring Health Services

BB
Bob Barnes
President of Community Living
JP
Jennifer Phipps
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
JY
Jennifer Yowler
President of PharMerica

About

Jon Rousseau is the Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer at BrightSpring Health Services, Inc. His leadership started when he joined in September 2016 as President and CEO, a role in which he has driven significant strategic initiatives and operational growth.

His extensive professional background includes senior roles at Kindred Healthcare, where he served in multiple leadership capacities, as well as impactful positions in companies such as Mylan, Inc. and Medtronic PLC. This diverse experience in the healthcare industry has been a key asset in guiding the company.

Before his roles in healthcare, he built a solid foundation in finance by working in private equity and investment banking, experiences that enriched his analytical and strategic capabilities. His academic credentials, which include an MBA from Harvard Business School and an A.B. degree from Princeton University, further complement his extensive career in the industry.

$BTSG Performance Under Jon Rousseau

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate Range
Optum Inc. (UnitedHealth Group) Executive Vice President N/A [N/A]

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2023
Component NameAmount ($)Payment ScheduleAdditional Details
Base Salary926,027AnnualIncludes salary increase effective May 16, 2023, raised from $800,000 to $1,000,000.
Health Insurance Premiums1,687AnnualCost of health insurance premiums for 2023.
Use of Private Plane51,522As IncurredCost associated with private plane usage.
Stock Option Cancellation Payment10,000,000Lump Sum (November 2023)Cash payment for cancellation of 628,108 stock options: $3,437,500 for 215,912 shares held directly and $6,562,500 for 412,196 shares held in an irrevocable trust.
Health & Welfare Benefits22,538Annual (Coverage for 18 months)Estimated COBRA medical insurance cost under 2023 rates for 18 months.

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2023

Annual Cash Incentive Award (BHS STIC) for 2023

Metric/DetailValue
Performance Metrics & Weighting EBITDA: 50%, Quality & People: 30%, Efficiency: 10%, Revenue Growth: 10%
Threshold Achievement91% of target (payout: 5% of target award)
Target Achievement100% of target (payout: 100% of target award)
Maximum Achievement120% of target (payout: 200% of target award)
Minimum EBITDA Trigger90% (required for plan funding)
Grant DateMay 11, 2023
Payout AmountsThreshold: $31,250, Target: $1,250,000, Maximum: $2,500,000
Actual OutcomePayout earned: $1,419,531 (114% of target award)

Long-Term Equity Awards (2023 Grant Stock Options)

Metric/DetailValue
Grant DateNovember 22, 2023
Grant Date Fair Value$5,949,200
Exercise Price$22.29 per share
Vesting ScheduleIf no IPO within six months: 100% vest on the six-month anniversary; if IPO occurs within six months: one-third at six months with remaining vesting monthly over two years
Term10 years
Performance Metrics/TargetsNot specified; vesting is time-based and contingent on corporate events

Performance-Vesting Stock Options (2019 Grant)

Metric/DetailValue
Grant DateOctober 16, 2019
Exercise Price$6.37 per share
Vesting ConditionsVest when KKR Stockholder receives cash proceeds at 2.0x or 2.5x multiples on its investment
Expiration DateOctober 16, 2029
Additional Performance Metrics/TargetsSpecific performance thresholds not provided for 2023

Severance Payments (Performance-Based)

Metric/DetailValue/Details
Triggering ConditionsTermination without cause, resignation for good reason, or non-renewal of the employment term
Payout StructureEntitles Jon Rousseau to 2.0x his base salary and target incentive bonus, payable over two years
Performance LinkageBonus is pro-rated based on actual performance for the year of termination
Additional Vesting DetailsUnvested 2023 stock options become fully vested upon termination

*All values and details are based on the 2023 data provided in the documents. *