Gray Television CEO Hilton Howell's 2021 pay jumps 798% to $12M
Gray Television reports 2021 executive compensation
By ExecPay News
Published: March 25, 2022
Gray Television reported fiscal year 2021 executive compensation information on March 25, 2022.
In 2021, five executives at Gray Television received on average a compensation package of $8.1M, a 109% increase compared to previous year.
Hilton H. Howell, Jr, Chief Executive Officer, received $12M in total, which increased by 77% compared to 2020. 72% of Howell's compensation, or $8.3M, was in stock awards. Howell also received $1.8M in non-equity incentive plan, $1.2M in salary, as well as $148K in other compensation.
Donald P. LaPlatney, Chief Executive Officer, received a compensation package of $8.7M, which increased by 110% compared to previous year. 46% of the compensation package, or $4M, was in stock awards.
Kevin P. Latek, Secretary, earned $7M in 2021, a 136% increase compared to previous year.
James C. Ryan, Chief Financial Officer, received $6.9M in 2021, which increases by 133% compared to 2020.
Robert L. Smith, Chief Operating Officer, earned $6.2M in 2021, a 126% increase compared to previous year.