Timothy S. Crane

President and Chief Executive Officer at WINTRUST FINANCIAL

Board

Since May 1, 2023

Age

63 years

Tenure

Joined Wintrust Financial Corporation in 08-2008 and has held multiple leadership roles, including Corporate Treasurer in January 2016, Executive Vice President, Senior Market Head, and Treasurer from February 2017, President from February 2020, and President and CEO since 05-01-2023.

Also at WINTRUST FINANCIAL

DAD

David A. Dykstra

Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer

TPZ

Thomas P. Zidar

Executive Vice President and Senior Market Head of Wealth Management Services

DLS

David L. Stoehr

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

About

At 63 years old, he has established a distinguished career in the banking industry, marked by a series of progressive leadership roles.

He joined Wintrust Financial Corporation in 08-2008 and has since contributed significantly to its operations, holding roles that demonstrate his expertise in financial management and strategic oversight, including serving as Corporate Treasurer and later as Executive Vice President, Senior Market Head, and Treasurer.

In February 2020, he was elevated to the position of President, and on 05-01-2023, he assumed the role of President and Chief Executive Officer, a testament to his exemplary leadership and commitment to driving the company’s growth.

Beyond his executive responsibilities, his involvement on various boards and in community organizations underscores a well-rounded dedication to both corporate governance and civic engagement.

$WTFC Performance Under Timothy S. Crane

Past Roles

Organization	Role	Date Range	Details
Wintrust Financial Corporation (WTFC)	President	Feb 2020 - May 1, 2023	Served as President before becoming CEO
Wintrust Financial Corporation (WTFC)	Executive Vice President, Senior Market Head, and Treasurer	Feb 2017 - Feb 2020	Oversaw subsidiary banks, banking operations, and treasury business
Wintrust Financial Corporation (WTFC)	Corporate Treasurer	January 2016 - (transitioned Feb 2017)	Appointed in January 2016 prior to subsequent roles
Wintrust Financial Corporation (WTFC)	Various Executive Management Roles	Aug 2008 - January 2016	Held multiple executive roles; specific titles not detailed
Harris Bankcorp (Harris Bank, Bank of Montreal)	President	24 years	Served for a 24-year tenure prior to joining WTFC

External Roles

Organization	Role	Date Range	Details
Metropolitan Family Services Millennium Park Foundation	Board Member	Current	N/A
Bank Administration Institute	Board Member	Current	N/A
DePaul University	Trustee	Current	N/A

Fixed Compensation

Data from FY 2024

Component Name	Amount	Payment Schedule	Additional Details
Salary	$1,089,231	Annual	-
Bonus (Annual Short-Term Incentive)	$1,380,500	Annual	Target: 125% of base salary; Base Salary: $1,100,000 ; Allocation: 75% based on Company performance, 25% based on individual goals
Stock Awards (Time-Based RSUs)	$1,430,000	Vestes on January 25, 2027	14,456 shares; Grant Date: January 25, 2024
Option Awards	None	-	-
Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation	None	-	-
Change in Pension Value and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings	None	-	-
All Other Compensation	$38,220	Annual	Not specified

Performance Compensation

Data from FY 2024

Performance Compensation - PBRSUs

Metric	Threshold	Target	Maximum	Grant Date	Grant Date Fair Value	Vesting Period / Evaluation Period
Adjusted EPS & Relative TSR	10,842 shares	21,684 shares	32,526 shares	January 25, 2024	$2,145,000	Performance period ending December 31, 2026

Performance Metrics: Adjusted EPS and Relative TSR compared to the KBW Regional Bank Index.
Conditions: Timothy S. Crane must remain employed on the award settlement date, subject to qualifying termination events.
Additional Details: The PBRSUs are part of the 2024 LTIP where 60% of the grant value is allocated to performance-based restricted stock units.