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J. Joel Quadracci

Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer at Quad/Graphics
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

DJH
David J. Honan
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
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Eric N. Ashworth
Executive Vice President of Product and Market Strategy
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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