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Lineage Executive Compensation (FY25)
LINE · Novi, MI · Executive and director compensation, fiscal 2023 to 2025
Chief executive, fiscal 2025 ◇ Greg Lehmkuhl | Median of the other named officers $3,840,752 6 officers, excluding the chief executive | Latest say-on-pay support = June 9, 2026 | Chief executive pay ratio ◇ To the median employee |
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Data as of October 22, 2026Latest filing (8-K): June 12, 2026
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What changed from fiscal 2024 to fiscal 2025
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Chief executive total compensation — Greg Lehmkuhl: $69,341,442 → $19,964,787 (71.2% lower)
Frequently asked questions
Answers drawn from the data on this page.
Who is Lineage's chief executive and what were they paid?
Greg Lehmkuhl was paid $19,964,787 in total compensation as President and Chief Executive Officer for fiscal 2025. Lehmkuhl's total was 71.2% lower than the $69,341,442 reported for fiscal 2024.
What was Lineage's say-on-pay result?
The say-on-pay proposal drew 84.0% support at the meeting held June 9, 2026 for fiscal 2025.
Which companies are in Lineage's peer group?
The disclosed peer group includes Americold Realty Trust, Inc., C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc., Conagra Brands, Inc., Digital Realty Trust, Inc. and Equinix, Inc., among others.
What is Lineage's chief executive pay ratio?
The disclosed chief executive pay ratio for fiscal 2025 is 356:1, against median employee compensation of $56,102.
Executive compensation
Every element reported for each named executive officer, by fiscal year.
Fiscal 2023
| Officer | Salary | Bonus | Stock awards | Option awards | Non-equity incentive | Pension and deferred earnings | All other compensation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rob Crisci Chief Financial Officer | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Greg Lehmkuhl President and Chief Executive Officer | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Sudarsan Thattai | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | — not reconciled |
Fiscal 2024
| Officer | Salary | Bonus | Stock awards | Option awards | Non-equity incentive | Pension and deferred earnings | All other compensation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Greg Lehmkuhl President and Chief Executive Officer | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Sudarsan Thattai Chief Information Officer and Chief Transformation Officer | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Rob Crisci Chief Financial Officer | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Jeffrey Rivera Global Chief Operations Officer | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Timothy Smith Chief Commercial Officer | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Fiscal 2025
| Officer | Salary | Bonus | Stock awards | Option awards | Non-equity incentive | Pension and deferred earnings | All other compensation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Greg Lehmkuhl President and Chief Executive Officer | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Rob Crisci Former Chief Financial Officer Departed during or after this year | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Jeffrey Rivera Global Chief Operations Officer | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Sudarsan Thattai Chief Transformation Officer | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Sean Vanderelzen Former Chief Human Resources Officer and President, Europe Departed during or after this year | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Timothy Smith Chief Commercial Officer | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Robb LeMasters Chief Financial Officer | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | — | — | — | ◇ |
A dash means the company reported no figure in that column. $0 is shown only where the filing prints a zero. A negative change in pension value is shown but, as the company reports it, not included in the total.
Equity awards granted
Individual awards as disclosed: type, date, unit counts at each level, and grant date value.
Fiscal 2025
| Officer | Award | Grant date | Threshold units | Target units | Units granted | Maximum units | Exercise price | Grant date fair value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Lehmkuhl | RSU | ◇ | — | — | ◇ | — | — | ◇ |
| Greg Lehmkuhl | PSU | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ |
| Greg Lehmkuhl | PSU | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ |
| Greg Lehmkuhl | RSU | ◇ | — | — | ◇ | — | — | ◇ |
| Greg Lehmkuhl | PSU | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ |
| Jeffrey Rivera | RSU | ◇ | — | — | ◇ | — | — | ◇ |
| Jeffrey Rivera | PSU | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ |
| Jeffrey Rivera | PSU | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ |
| Rob Crisci | PSU | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ |
| Rob Crisci | RSU | ◇ | — | — | ◇ | — | — | ◇ |
| Rob Crisci | PSU | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ |
| Rob Crisci | RSU | ◇ | — | — | ◇ | — | — | ◇ |
| Robb LeMasters | RSU | ◇ | — | — | ◇ | — | — | ◇ |
| Sean Vanderelzen | PSU | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ |
| Sean Vanderelzen | RSU | ◇ | — | — | ◇ | — | — | ◇ |
| Sean Vanderelzen | PSU | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ |
| Sean Vanderelzen | RSU | ◇ | — | — | ◇ | — | — | ◇ |
| Sudarsan Thattai | PSU | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ |
| Sudarsan Thattai | RSU | ◇ | — | — | ◇ | — | — | ◇ |
| Sudarsan Thattai | PSU | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ |
| Timothy Smith | RSU | ◇ | — | — | ◇ | — | — | ◇ |
| Timothy Smith | PSU | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ |
| Timothy Smith | PSU | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ |
Fiscal 2024 are included in the PDF.
A dash means the company reported no figure in that column. $0 is shown only where the filing prints a zero. Threshold, target and maximum apply only to performance awards and are never shown for time-based or option awards.
Outstanding awards
Awards still held at fiscal year end.
As disclosed at fiscal 2025 year end
| Officer | Award | Unvested units | Market value of unvested units | Exercise price | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sudarsan Thattai | RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — |
| PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| Rob Crisci | PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| Sean Vanderelzen | PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| Timothy Smith | RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — |
| PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| Jeffrey Rivera | RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — |
| PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| Greg Lehmkuhl | PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — |
| PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| Robb LeMasters | PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — |
A dash means the company reported no figure in that column. $0 is shown only where the filing prints a zero.
Severance and change in control
The terms as written in the agreements.
Jeffrey Rivera
Global Chief Operations Officer · Severance agreement
| Severance multiple | ◇ |
| Change-in-control multiple | ◇ |
| Benefits continuation on change in control | ◇ |
| Benefits continuation | ◇ |
Rob Crisci
Former Chief Financial Officer · Employment agreement
| Severance multiple | ◇ |
| Change-in-control multiple | ◇ |
| Benefits continuation on change in control | ◇ |
| Benefits continuation | ◇ |
Sudarsan Thattai
Chief Transformation Officer · Severance agreement
| Severance multiple | ◇ |
| Change-in-control multiple | ◇ |
| Benefits continuation on change in control | ◇ |
| Benefits continuation | ◇ |
Timothy Smith
Chief Commercial Officer · Severance agreement
| Severance multiple | ◇ |
| Change-in-control multiple | ◇ |
| Benefits continuation on change in control | ◇ |
| Benefits continuation | ◇ |
Director compensation
What each non-employee director was paid.
Fiscal 2025
| Director | Fees earned in cash | Stock awards | Option awards | Non-equity incentive | Pension and deferred earnings | All other compensation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lynn Wentworth Lead independent director | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | — | — | ◇ |
Joy Falotico | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | — | — | ◇ |
Michael Turner | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | — | — | ◇ |
Shellye Archambeau | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | — | — | ◇ |
Adam Forste, Greg Lehmkuhl, James Wyper, John Carrafiell, Luke Taylor and Kevin Marchetti served on the board in fiscal 2025 and received no compensation for board service. Executive directors are typically paid through their executive roles, shown above.
Earlier years are included in the PDF.
A dash means the company reported no figure in that column. $0 is shown only where the filing prints a zero.
Director fee schedule
The standing retainers and premiums the board pays, as published.
| Board cash retainer | ◇ |
| Board equity retainer | ◇ |
| Lead independent director premium | ◇ |
| Audit committee chair | ◇ |
| Audit committee member | ◇ |
| Compensation committee chair | ◇ |
| Compensation committee member | ◇ |
| Nominating and governance chair | ◇ |
| Nominating and governance member | ◇ |
Equity is delivered as restricted stock units.
Stock ownership guideline: 5x annual cash retainer
Disclosed peer group
The companies this board named as its compensation comparison group. The list is disclosure; the comparison is analysis.
Fiscal 2025
- Americold Realty Trust, Inc. COLD
- C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. CHRW
- Conagra Brands, Inc. CAG
- Digital Realty Trust, Inc. DLR
- Equinix, Inc. EQIX
- Extra Space Storage Inc. EXR
- Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. HLT
- Hyatt Hotels Corporation H
- J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. JBHT
- Kellanova K
- Norfolk Southern Corporation NSC
- Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. ODFL
- Prologis, Inc. PLD
- Public Storage PSA
- Simon Property Group, Inc. SPG
- US Foods Holding Corp. USFD
Say-on-pay history
Shareholder support for the compensation program, by year.
| Year | Meeting | Support | Votes for | Votes against | Abstentions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 9, 2026 | = | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ |
| 2024 | June 18, 2025 | = | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ |
Chief executive pay ratio
As calculated and reported by the company.
Ratio
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Median employee compensation
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Chief executive total compensation
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Documents cited
- 0001868159-26-000031Proposal 3: Say-on-Pay For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes
- 0001868159-26-000021CEO Pay Ratio · COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS · Director Compensation · Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year End · and 2 more sections
- 0001868159-25-000078Proposal 3: Say-on-Pay For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes
- 0001868159-25-000053Summary Compensation Table
- 0001868159-25-000030Employment Agreement
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Americold Realty Trust, Inc.C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.Conagra Brands, Inc.Digital Realty Trust, Inc.Equinix, Inc.Extra Space Storage Inc.Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.Hyatt Hotels CorporationJ.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.KellanovaNorfolk Southern CorporationOld Dominion Freight Line, Inc.Prologis, Inc.Public StorageSimon Property Group, Inc.US Foods Holding Corp.
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@misc{velarionData2026,
author = {{Velarion Company Intelligence}},
title = {Velarion database: executive and board compensation data},
year = {2026},
version = {2026Q3},
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.22283854},
publisher = {Zenodo},
url = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22283854}
}