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    Brendan T. Cavanagh

    President and Chief Executive Officer at SBA Communications Corp
    Board
    Since January 1, 2024
    Age
    52 years
    Tenure
    Joined in 1998 and held roles such as Vice President – Site Administration, Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, Senior Vice President, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer.

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    Joshua M. Koenig
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    Marc Montagner
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    About

    Brendan T. Cavanagh is a Certified Public Accountant who began his career at Arthur Andersen LLP before starting a long and distinguished tenure with SBA Communications Corporation. While personal details remain limited in the documents, his early career laid a strong financial foundation for the roles he would later assume.

    He joined SBA Communications in February 1998 and progressed through several pivotal positions including Vice President – Site Administration, Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, and Senior Vice President. Later, he advanced to serve as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from January 2014 until December 2023, before being promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer on January 1, 2024.

    During his extensive career at SBA Communications, his leadership contributed significantly to the company’s marked growth, including a 555% increase in total revenues and an expansion of enterprise value from $6 billion to $43 billion. His strategic oversight during key mergers and acquisitions has cemented the company’s standing as a leader in wireless communications infrastructure.

    $SBAC Performance Under Brendan T. Cavanagh

    Past Roles

    Organization Role Date Range Details
    SBA Communications Corporation Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer September 2008 to December 2023 Held before becoming President and CEO
    SBA Communications Corporation Senior Vice President September 2008 to December 2013 Held before becoming President and CEO
    SBA Communications Corporation Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer June 2004 to September 2008 Former role at SBAC
    SBA Communications Corporation Vice President – Site Administration January 2003 to June 2004 Former role at SBAC
    Arthur Andersen LLP Senior Accountant N/A Held prior to joining SBAC

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Base Salary$920,000 AnnualFixed annual base salary; may be increased by the Board but not decreased.
    Annual Bonus Target$1,380,000 AnnualSet at 150% of the base salary.

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024

    No information available on performance compensation for 2024.