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    Geoff E. Tanner

    President and Chief Executive Officer at Simply Good Foods Co
    Board
    Since July 7, 2023
    Age
    51 years
    Education
    Holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand and an MBA from Duke University Fuqua School of Business.
    Tenure
    Joined SMPL as President, Chief Operating Officer, and CEO-Elect on 04-03-2023 and promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer on 07-07-2023.

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    About

    Geoff E. Tanner is 51 years old and holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand, as well as an MBA from Duke University Fuqua School of Business.

    He began his career as a senior strategy consultant and later played key leadership roles at Big Heart Pet Brands, Del Monte Foods, and The J.M. Smucker Company before joining SMPL. Initially appointed as President, Chief Operating Officer, and CEO-Elect on 04-03-2023, he was promoted to his current role as President and Chief Executive Officer on 07-07-2023.

    In addition to his executive duties at SMPL, he contributes his expertise as a member of the Johnsonville Meat LLC Board of Directors, reflecting a broad and established track record in the consumer and food industries.

    $SMPL Performance Under Geoff E. Tanner

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    The Simply Good Foods Company (SMPL) President, Chief Operating Officer, and CEO-Elect April 3, 2023 - July 7, 2023 Held prior to current role
    The Simply Good Foods Company (SMPL) Member of the Board of Directors Since April 2023 Previous board role held before transition
    The J.M. Smucker Company Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer October 2019 - February 2023 Reported directly to the CEO
    The J.M. Smucker Company Senior Vice President, Growth 2016 - 2019 Reported directly to the CEO
    Big Heart Pet Brands Vice President, Marketing and General Manager 2003 - 2016 Held various leadership roles
    Big Heart Pet Brands Vice President, Innovation 2003 - 2016 Held various leadership roles
    Cap Gemini Ernst & Young Senior Strategy Consultant N/A Earlier career role

    External Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Johnsonville Meat LLC Board of Directors N/A Active board membership outside SMPL

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Salary$803,205 AnnualBase Salary for fiscal 2024
    Stock Awards - RSUs29,883 units; Fair Value: $1,139,738 As per RSU vesting termsGrant Date: November 8, 2023
    All Other Compensation$26,350 AnnualIncludes supplemental life and disability insurance

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024

    PSUs - Performance Stock Awards

    MetricDetails
    Grant DateNovember 8, 2023
    Grant Date Fair Value$1,320,201
    Grant Date Stock Price$31.59 (Closing price on August 30, 2024)
    Threshold PSUs5,747 units
    Target PSUs22,988 units
    Maximum PSUs45,976 units
    Performance MetricRelative TSR vs. Russell 3000 Food & Beverage Index
    Payout Range0% to 200% of target
    Vesting ScheduleVesting occurs on November 8, 2026 subject to performance

    Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation

    MetricDetails
    Performance MetricsNet Sales (50%) and Adjusted EBITDA (50%)
    Payment Levels (Net Sales)<95%: 0%; 95%: 50%; 100%: 100%; 105%: 150%; 109%: 200%
    Payment Levels (Adjusted EBITDA)<96%: 0%; 96%: 50%; 100%: 100%; 104%: 150%; 107%: 200%
    Threshold Amount$400,000
    Target Amount$800,000
    Maximum Amount$1,600,000
    Final PayoutAchieved at 100% of target ($800,000)
    Vesting ScheduleNone; cash-based annual incentive
    Evaluation PeriodFiscal Year 2024