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    J. Joel Quadracci

    Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer at Quad/Graphics Inc
    Board
    Since January 2010
    Age
    56 years
    Education
    Earned a B.A. in Philosophy from Skidmore College in 1991.
    Tenure
    Joined QUAD in 1991 and advanced through roles including Sales Manager, Regional Sales Strategy Director, Vice President of Print Sales, Senior Vice President of Sales and Administration, President (from January 2005), President and CEO (from July 2006), and Chairman, President, and CEO (from January 2010).

    Also at Quad/Graphics Inc

    DJH
    David J. Honan
    Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
    ENA
    Eric N. Ashworth
    Executive Vice President of Product and Market Strategy
    JJG
    Joshua J. Golden
    Chief Marketing Officer

    About

    J. Joel Quadracci has been a pivotal leader at QUAD since joining the company in 1991, steadily expanding his responsibilities and showcasing a long-term commitment to the organization.

    He progressed through multiple roles, beginning with positions in sales and administration before becoming a director in 2003. His career path saw him evolve into President in January 2005, then President and CEO in July 2006, and finally his current role as Chairman, President, and CEO in January 2010.

    In addition to his executive duties at QUAD, he actively contributes to several boards and advisory councils, bringing his industry expertise to organizations across manufacturing, commerce, and the arts.

    His leadership has been integral in guiding the company through significant industry transformations and fostering a culture of innovation and growth.

    $QUAD Performance Under J. Joel Quadracci

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    QUAD President and Chief Operating Officer N/A Former role; later promoted to CEO
    QUAD Senior Vice President of Sales and Administration N/A Former role at QUAD
    QUAD Vice President of Print Sales N/A Former role at QUAD
    QUAD Regional Sales Strategy Director N/A Former role at QUAD
    QUAD Sales Manager N/A Former role at QUAD

    External Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Milwaukee Art Museum Board of Trustees N/A Active since December 2018
    Smithsonian National Postal Museum Advisory Council N/A N/A
    Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Board of Directors N/A N/A
    National Association of Manufacturers Board of Directors N/A N/A
    Road America, Inc. Board of Directors N/A N/A
    Pixability, Inc. Board of Directors N/A N/A
    Plexus Corp. Board of Directors N/A N/A

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024
    Component NameAmount (USD)Payment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Salary$1,130,000 Annually (2024)Fixed base salary
    Bonus$1,407,000 Paid in 2025Discretionary bonus based on free cash flow performance from 2022 long-term incentive awards
    Stock Awards$1,626,000 Recognized in 2024Restricted stock awards under 2020 Plan per FASB ASC 718
    Option Awards$0 N/ANo option awards granted
    All Other Compensation$324,487 As applicable (2024)Other compensation components

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024

    Performance Compensation Details for Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation

    Total Performance Compensation: $3,692,778

    Annual Cash Incentive Program

    MetricThresholdTargetMaximumActual Result
    Adjusted EBITDA$185 million $220–235 million $250+ million $224 million
    Free Cash Flow$40 million N/AN/A$56 million
    • Potential Payouts (Annual):
      • Threshold: $757,100
      • Target: $1,412,500
      • Maximum: $2,429,500

    Long-Term Incentive Program

    MetricThresholdTargetMaximumActual Result
    New Sales$207 million $243 million $280 million $257 million achieved; resulted in 154.7% of target for one-third of the 50% performance-based awards

    • Grant Details:

      • Grant Date: January 1, 2024
      • Approval Date: December 14, 2023
      • Restricted Stock Awards Fair Value: $1,626,000
      • Performance-Based Cash Awards Fair Value: $3,216,000 (67% of target long-term incentive compensation)

    • Vesting & Evaluation:

      • Restricted Stock Awards: Cliff vesting on March 1, 2027
      • Performance-Based Cash Awards: Payments tied to annual performance periods for new sales (2024, 2025, 2026) and a three-year period evaluation for free cash flow