Gordon H. Hamilton
About Gordon H. Hamilton
Gordon H. Hamilton (born 1994) serves as Vice President of Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (KYN), elected annually since September 2024; he is employed by KA Fund Advisors (KAFA), the external manager to KYN, and is compensated by KAFA rather than KYN . His recent progression includes Portfolio Manager at Kayne Anderson since January 2024, Senior Research Analyst (2020–2023), Associate (2018–2019), and Investment Banking Analyst at Bank of America Merrill Lynch (2016–2018) . As of December 31, 2024 he beneficially owned 1,589 KYN common shares (<1%), and a late Form 3 was filed for him under Section 16(a) during the last fiscal year . KYN’s proxy notes KAFA considers KYN’s performance when determining compensation for certain senior managers, but specific performance metrics (e.g., TSR, revenue/EBITDA growth) tied to Hamilton’s pay are not disclosed by KYN .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Years | Strategic Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kayne Anderson (KAFA) | Portfolio Manager | Since Jan 2024 | Portfolio management of energy infrastructure strategies within KAFA’s platform |
| Kayne Anderson (KAFA) | Senior Research Analyst | 2020–2023 | Fundamental research supporting investment decisions in energy infrastructure |
| Kayne Anderson (KAFA) | Associate | 2018–2019 | Investment support and analysis within KAFA |
| Bank of America Merrill Lynch | Investment Banking Analyst | 2016–2018 | Energy investment banking analytical support (underwriting/M&A exposure) |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Years |
|---|---|---|
| None disclosed | — | — |
Fixed Compensation
KYN is externally managed and does not pay its executive officers; all compensation (salary, bonus, equity) is paid by KAFA. KYN maintains no executive employment agreements, severance, change-of-control payments, pensions, perquisites, or equity compensation plans for executive officers.
| Component | Disclosure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Base Salary (Company-paid) | Not paid by KYN | Executive officers are KAFA employees |
| Target Bonus % / Actual Bonus (Company-paid) | Not paid by KYN | Any bonus would be determined/paid by KAFA |
| Pensions/SERP | None at KYN | KYN provides no pension/retirement benefits to executives |
| Perquisites | None at KYN | No perqs provided by KYN |
| Equity Compensation (Company plans) | None at KYN | No plans authorizing issuance of KYN equity to executives |
| Employment Agreement | None at KYN | No executive employment contracts |
Performance Compensation
| Metric | Weighting | Target | Actual | Payout | Vesting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAFA-determined (unspecified) | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Determined/paid by KAFA | No KYN equity awards/vesting for executives |
- KYN disclosures state KAFA “takes into account the performance of the Company as a factor” in compensation for certain senior managers; however, KYN cannot segregate the portion of compensation attributable to KYN and does not disclose metrics/weights tied to Hamilton’s pay .
Equity Ownership & Alignment
| Item | Value | As-of Date |
|---|---|---|
| Common Shares Beneficially Owned | 1,589 (<1% of outstanding) | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Shares Outstanding (Common) | 169,126,038 | Record Date Feb 19, 2025 (outstanding balance cited) |
| Section 16 Filing Status | Late Form 3 filed for Gordon H. Hamilton | FY ended Nov 30, 2024 |
| Executive Equity Plans at KYN | None (no RSUs/PSUs/options) | — |
Notes:
- No KYN disclosure of options, exercisability, in-the-money value, vesting schedules, pledging, or ownership guidelines for executive officers due to the absence of company-level equity compensation plans .
Employment Terms
| Term | Detail |
|---|---|
| Current Role | Vice President, elected annually; served since September 2024 |
| Employer of Record | KA Fund Advisors (KAFA); KYN is externally managed |
| Employment Agreement | None at KYN |
| Severance/Termination Payments | None at KYN |
| Change-of-Control Economics | None at KYN (no arrangements to make payments upon change in control) |
| Clawbacks/Ownership Guidelines | Not disclosed; KYN does not issue executive equity |
| Portfolios Overseen | 1 (Fund Complex consists solely of KYN) |
Investment Implications
- Alignment: Company-level pay-for-performance levers are limited because Hamilton’s compensation is set and paid by KAFA; KYN discloses that performance influences KAFA decisions but provides no metric/weighting detail, reducing transparency for investors evaluating incentive alignment .
- Selling Pressure: Absence of KYN executive equity awards/vesting and small personal shareholdings (1,589 shares, <1%) suggest low mechanical selling pressure from vesting or option exercises; monitor future Section 16 reports for any disposition signals .
- Retention Risk: With compensation determined at KAFA and no KYN-level severance or change-of-control protections, retention hinges on KAFA’s incentives and career trajectory; his rapid progression (Analyst → PM → VP) indicates talent mobility within KAFA’s platform .
- Governance/Compliance: One late Form 3 for Hamilton is a minor compliance lapse; continue tracking filing timeliness and any related party or pledging disclosures in future proxies/8-Ks .