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Albert Behler

Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President at Paramount Group
Board
Since 2014
Age
72 years
Education
Graduated from the University of Cologne and earned a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Georgia State University.
Tenure
Joined Paramount Group, Inc. in October 1991 as President and Chief Executive Officer and was appointed Chairman in 2014.

Also at Paramount Group

GJ
Gage Johnson
Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary
EB
Ermelinda Berberi
Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
PB
Peter Brindley
Executive Vice President, Head of Real Estate

About

Albert Behler is a seasoned executive with a broad background in commercial real estate. At 72 years old, he has developed extensive experience over several decades in the industry.

Beginning his professional journey at Thyssen in 1973, he held key leadership roles including Managing Director of Thyssen Saudia Company, Ltd and served as President of Thyssen Rheinstahl in Atlanta from 1985 to 1991, overseeing significant real estate acquisitions and transactions.

He joined Paramount Group, Inc. in October 1991 as President and Chief Executive Officer, spearheading strategic acquisitions and asset management decisions. His leadership was further recognized when he was appointed as Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President in 2014, marking a key milestone in his tenure at PGRE.

$PGRE Performance Under Albert Behler

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
PGRE President and Chief Executive Officer October 1991 - 2014 Oversaw acquisitions and dispositions that produced the current portfolio.
Thyssen Saudia Company, Ltd Managing Director N/A N/A
Thyssen Rheinstahl (Atlanta, Georgia) President 1985 - 1991 N/A

External Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
The Real Estate Roundtable Member N/A Washington, D.C.
Real Estate Board of New York Member of the Board of Governors N/A N/A
Urban Land Institute Member N/A N/A
American Council on Germany’s Business Advisory Committee Member N/A N/A
Citymeals-on-Wheels Member of the Board of Directors N/A N/A

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2023
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Salary$1,100,000 AnnualBase Salary
Stock Awards$9,087,500 At grantBreakdown: Performance-Based LTIP Units: $7,500,000 ; Time-Based LTIP Units: $937,500 ; AOLTIP Units: $1,562,500
Option Awards$8,162,500 At grantBreakdown: Performance-Based AOLTIP Units: $6,600,000 ; Other Option Awards: $1,562,500
All Other Compensation$214,412 AnnualBreakdown: Life Insurance/Executive LTD: $119,899 ; 401(k) Company Match: $30,000 ; Car Allowance/Insurance: $44,513 ; Club Membership: $20,000

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2023

Short-Term Incentive Compensation (STIC)

MetricThresholdTargetMaximumActual PayoutWeightEvaluation/Approval
Corporate Objectives$577,500 $1,155,000 $1,732,500 $929,105 70%Approved February 2023
Individual Objectives$247,500 $495,000 $742,500 $742,395 30%Based on qualitative performance
Total STI Compensation$825,000 $1,650,000 $2,475,000 $1,671,500 100%-

Bonus Exchange Program

  • Exchanged 50% of STI compensation, equaling $835,750.
  • Converted into 685,041 fully vested T-AOLTIP units.
  • Grant Date: January 25, 2023.
  • Grant Date Stock Price: $4.43 per unit.
  • Grant Date Fair Value: $835,750.

Performance-Based LTIP (P-LTIP) Awards

MetricValue/ThresholdDetails/Additional Information
Primary MetricNet Operating Income (NOI)Evaluation Period: January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025
Threshold NOI$1,090,600 50% of target units earned
Target NOI$1,148,000 100% of target units earned
Maximum NOI$1,205,400 or greater 200% of target units earned
TSR Modifier-2,000 bp to +2,000 bpTSR relative to NYC office REIT peers; Negative TSR reduces payout by 30%
Grant DateJanuary 25, 2023 -
Grant Date Fair Value$3,750,000 -
Grant Date Stock Price$6.17 per share -
Vesting Schedule50% on December 31, 2025; 50% on December 31, 2026Additional 1-year holding requirement for NEOs

Performance-Based AOLTIP (P-AOLTIP) Awards

ParameterDetails/Values
Performance Hurdles< $6.40: 0%; $6.40: 33%; $7.68: 67%; ≥ $8.96: 100%
Grant DateSeptember 8, 2023
Grant Date Stock Price$5.12
Grant Date Fair Value$6,600,000
Vesting Schedule20% on October 1, 2026; 80% on October 1, 2027
Post-Vesting RestrictionsMust hold units for 1 year post vesting

This comprehensive breakdown details the performance compensation components, including required performance metrics, thresholds, targets, maximums, weights, vesting schedules, evaluation periods, actual performance results, and the conversion details for bonus exchanges. All values are specific to 2023.