American Equity Investment Life Holding Company CEO John Matovina's 2018 pay jumps 30% to $3.6M

American Equity Investment Life Holding Company reports 2018 executive compensation

By ExecPay News

Published: April 22, 2019

American Equity Investment Life Holding Company reported fiscal year 2018 executive compensation information on April 22, 2019.

In 2018, five executives at American Equity Investment Life Holding Company received on average a compensation package of $2.1M, a 20% increase compared to previous year.

Average pay of disclosed executives at American Equity Investment Life Holding Company

John M. Matovina, Chief Executive Officer, received $3.6M in total, which increased by 30% compared to 2017. 39% of Matovina's compensation, or $1.4M, was in non-equity incentive plan. Matovina also received $864K in salary, $1.3M in stock awards, as well as $41K in other compensation.

Ted M. Johnson, Chief Financial Officer, received a compensation package of $2M, which increased by 18% compared to previous year. 40% of the compensation package, or $781K, was in stock awards.

Ronald J. Grensteiner, Exec. Vice President, earned $1.9M in 2018, a 10% increase compared to previous year.

Jeffrey D. Lorenzen, Chief Investment Officer, received $1.7M in 2018, which increases by 16% compared to 2017.

Renee D. Montz, General Counsel, earned $1.6M in 2018, a 20% increase compared to previous year.