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    David A. Campbell

    Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer at Evergy Inc
    Board
    Since January 2021
    Age
    56 years
    Education
    Graduated from Yale University, Harvard Law School, and attended Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar.
    Tenure
    Joined EVRG in January 2021 as President and CEO and was promoted to Chairman in May 2024.

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    About

    David A. Campbell has built a distinguished career in the energy and utility sectors, demonstrating strong leadership and strategic expertise over the course of his professional journey. He has held pivotal roles at several major companies, including serving as Executive Vice President and CFO at Vistra Energy and as CEO at InfraREIT, where his work in managing real estate investment trusts and energy assets underscored his financial acumen and operational leadership.

    Beyond his executive functions, his career is marked by varied responsibilities across organizations such as Sharyland Utilities, TXU Corp., and McKinsey & Company, where he spearheaded the corporate finance and strategy practice in Texas. His professional endeavors have not only contributed to the companies’ growth but have also reinforced his reputation as a forward-thinking leader in a rapidly evolving industry.

    His contributions extend to significant community and board engagements, holding positions on several influential councils and institutes. This blend of operational leadership and civic involvement highlights his commitment to exemplary corporate governance and community partnership, positioning him as an influential figure in both the industry and the broader public sphere.

    $EVRG Performance Under David A. Campbell

    Past Roles

    Organization [source]Role [source]Date Range [source]Details [source]
    Evergy, Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer January 2021 – May 2024 Transitioned to Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer
    Vistra Corp. (NYSE: VST) Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer June 2019 – December 2020 N/A
    InfraREIT, Inc. (NYSE: HIFR) Chief Executive Officer and Board Member 2014 – 2019 Also served as President of Hunt Utility Services and as President and Chief Executive Officer of Sharyland Utilities, LLC
    TXU Corp. / Energy Future Holdings Chief Executive Officer of Luminant Corporation; Chief Financial Officer of TXU Corp. 2004 – 2013 N/A
    McKinsey & Company Partner N/A Led the corporate finance and strategy practice in Texas

    External Roles

    Organization Role Date Range
    Truman Library Institute Board Member N/A
    Kansas City Area Development Council Board Member N/A
    Electric Power Research Institute Board Member N/A
    St. Mark’s School Board Member N/A
    Nuclear Electric Insurance Limited Board Member N/A
    Civic Council of Greater Kansas City Member N/A
    Yale School of the Environment Leadership Council Member N/A

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Base Salary$1,056,000 AnnualFixed annual base salary
    Employer Match to 401(k) Plan$33,000 AnnualIncludes 4% Non-Elective Employer Contribution to 401(k)
    Executive Financial Planning Services$18,358 AnnualFixed compensation component
    Parking$3,444 AnnualFixed compensation component
    Matched Charitable Donations$1,500 AnnualFixed compensation component
    Executive Health Physicals$4,500 AnnualFixed compensation component

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023

    Annual Bonus (AIP)

    MetricValueDetails
    Threshold$660,000 50% of target bonus
    Target$1,320,000 100% of target bonus (125% of base salary)
    Maximum$2,640,000 200% of target bonus
    Actual Payout$1,424,280 107.9% achievement of target

    Long-Term Incentive Grants (Performance-Based RSUs)

    MetricValueDetails
    TSR Weight60% Portion of RSUs tied to Total Shareholder Return
    Cumulative Adjusted EPS Weight33.3% Portion of RSUs tied to Cumulative Adjusted EPS
    Environmental Weight6.7% Portion of RSUs tied to renewable capacity additions
    TSR Performance Targets25th/50th/70th/90th Percentile Threshold/Target/Stretch/Superior levels
    EPS Performance Targets$11.51 / $12.02 / $12.33 / $12.64 Threshold/Target/Stretch/Superior cash EPS targets
    Vesting DateMarch 1, 2026 All performance-based RSUs vest on this date
    Grant DateMarch 1, 2023 Date of grant issuance
    Grant Date Fair Value$61.26 / $57.53 $61.26 per share (TSR component); $57.53 per share (EPS/Environmental)
    Target Shares58,245 Target number of RSUs granted
    Threshold Shares17,474 Minimum performance-based RSUs
    Maximum Shares116,490 Maximum RSUs if superior performance is achieved

    Three Times Bonus (Change-in-Control)

    MetricValueDetails
    Calculation Basis3x average annual incentive award Based on the 2021 plan year bonus payout (no prior bonus before 2022)
    Relevant Performance MetricsTSR, EPS, Environmental Same metrics as used for performance-based RSUs
    VestingMarch 1, 2026 Aligns with vesting of long-term performance awards
    Grant Date Fair Value$61.26 / $57.53 Uses the same fair value parameters as the performance RSUs