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Christopher M. Gorman

Chairman, CEO, and President at KEYCORP /NEW/
Board
Since May 1, 2020
Age
64 years
Tenure
Joined KEY in 1998 and progressed through various roles including President of Key Corporate Bank, Merger Integration Executive, President and Chief Operating Officer, ultimately becoming Chairman, CEO, and President on May 1, 2020.

Also at KEYCORP /NEW/

AMK
Allyson M. Kidik
Chief Risk Review Officer and General Auditor
AGB
Amy G. Brady
Chief Information Officer
AGM
Angela G. Mago
Chief Human Resources Officer

About

Christopher M. Gorman has over 25 years of financial services leadership experience and has played a pivotal role in transforming the organization into one of the largest financial institutions in the United States.

After joining KEY in 1998 during the acquisition of McDonald Investments, he steadily advanced through numerous leadership roles. His career includes serving as President of Key Corporate Bank, leading the integration of a $40 billion financial institution with 400 branches, and holding positions as President and Chief Operating Officer before assuming his current role.

Since becoming Chairman, CEO, and President on May 1, 2020, he has overseen substantial growth and strategic initiatives at KEY. Alongside his executive responsibilities, he contributes to various organizations by serving on boards such as The Clearing House, Bank Policy Institute, and others, underscoring his broad influence in the financial services industry.

$KEY Performance Under Christopher M. Gorman

Past Roles

Organization Role Date Range Details
KeyCorp Chief Operating Officer 2019–2020 N/A
KeyCorp President of Banking and Vice Chairman 2017–2019 N/A
KeyCorp Merger Integration Executive 2016–2017 Led integration of First Niagara Financial Group, Inc. – a $40 billion institution with 400 branches, the largest acquisition in KeyCorp’s history
KeyCorp President of Key Corporate Bank 2010–2016 N/A
McDonald Investments Various Leadership Roles Pre-1998 Acquired by KeyCorp in 1998

External Roles

Organization Role Date Range [N/A]Details [N/A]
The Clearing House Supervisory Board Member N/A N/A
Bank Policy Institute Board Member N/A N/A
Ohio Business Roundtable Chairman N/A N/A
Greater Cleveland Partnership Board Member N/A N/A
University Hospital Health System Board Member N/A N/A
Cleveland Museum of Art Board Member N/A N/A

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2023
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Base Salary$1,200,000 AnnualFixed annual salary for 2023
Executive Physical$2,352 AnnualCompensation for executive physical exam
Executive Security$5,290 AnnualSecurity service compensation
Transportation$120,782 AnnualTransportation expense for 2023
Insurance Policy$205 AnnualInsurance policy cost
Matching Contribution$22,500 AnnualMatching contribution for 2023

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2023

Annual Incentive Award

MetricValueDetails
Threshold (Non-Equity)$1,350,000 Minimum performance payout requirement
Target (Non-Equity)$2,700,000 Target payout level
Maximum (Non-Equity)$5,400,000 Maximum payout cap
Grant DateFebruary 17, 2023 Date the award was granted
Evaluation PeriodCalendar Year ending December 31, 2023 Performance measurement period

Equity Incentive Awards

MetricValueDetails
Threshold Shares109,660 shares Minimum share award threshold
Target Shares219,321 shares Targeted share award quantity
Maximum Shares328,981 shares Maximum number of shares available
Grant Date Stock Price$19.15 Share price on the grant date
Vesting ScheduleFour equal annual installments (Feb 17, 2024 - Feb 17, 2027) Vesting over four years

Stock Option Awards

MetricValueDetails
Number of Options165,484 options Options granted
Exercise Price$21.07 Set at 110% of the grant date stock price
Grant Date Fair Value$699,997 Fair value at the time of grant

Maximum Performance Share Award

MetricValueDetails
Grant Date Fair Value$6,299,996 Maximum award value based on performance
Grant DateFebruary 17, 2023 Award grant date
Grant Date Stock Price$19.15 Share price on the grant date
Vesting ScheduleVests in January 2027 Vesting contingent on meeting performance conditions
Performance MetricsRegulatory Capital, Cumulative EPS, CET-1 Goals Specific numerical thresholds not detailed
Evaluation PeriodJanuary 1, 2025 - December 31, 2026 Period for evaluating performance
Payout Cap150% of target, capped at 250% Maximum payout limitations

Target Grant Value (Plan-Based Awards)

MetricValueDetails
Total Target Grant Value$7,570,295 Combined target grant value for 2023
Composition60% Cash Performance Shares, 30% RSUs Breakdown of long-term incentive components
Grant DateFebruary 17, 2023 Award grant date
Grant Date Stock Price$19.15 Share price on the grant date
Vesting ScheduleFour equal annual installments (Feb 17, 2024 - Feb 17, 2027) Vesting over four years
Associated Option Details165,484 options; Exercise Price: $21.07; Fair Value: $699,997 Details on related stock option awards