RICHARD LEEDS

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GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL Co

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2002-04-23 Richard Leeds was appointed Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the Company in April 1995. ... Richard Leeds is the brother of Bruce and Robert Leeds. ... The members of the Compensation Committee are Messrs. Robert Leeds, Robert D. Rosenthal and Stacy S. Dick. ... The Company's policy is not to pay compensation to Directors who are also employees of the Company. ... Summary Compensation Table: Richard Leeds 2001 $366,960 salary, $2,900 other annual compensation.
2003-04-28 Richard Leeds was appointed Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the Company in April 1995. ... Richard Leeds is the brother of Bruce and Robert Leeds. ... The members of the Nominating Committee are Messrs. Richard Leeds, Robert D. Rosenthal and Stacy Dick. ... Richard Leeds 2002 $367,500 Salary, $75,000 Bonus, $2,720 Other Annual Compensation.
2004-04-30 Richard Leeds has served as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since April 1995. From April 1995 to February 1996 Mr. Leeds also served as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Mr. Leeds joined the Company in 1982 and since 1984 has served in various executive capacities. Mr. Leeds graduated from New York University in 1982 with a B.S. in Finance. Richard Leeds is the brother of Bruce and Robert Leeds. Summary Compensation Table Richard Leeds 2003 $378,101 Salary $75,000 Bonus $2,867 Other Annual Compensation None Long-term Securities Options Committees: Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, Executive Committee
2005-05-04 Richard Leeds has served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since April 1995. From April 1995 to February 1996 Mr. Leeds also served as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Mr. Leeds joined the Company in 1982 and since 1984 has served in various executive capacities. Mr. Leeds graduated from New York University in 1982 with a B.S. in Finance. Richard Leeds is the brother of Bruce and Robert Leeds. The Board of Directors formed an Executive Committee on March 2, 2004 consisting of the Chairman of the Board and any Vice Chairman and such other directors as may be named thereto by the Board of Directors. The current members of the Executive Committee are Messrs. Richard Leeds, Robert Leeds and Bruce Leeds. The members of the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee are Messrs. Richard Leeds (Chairman), Rosenthal and Dick and Ms. Leven. The Company's policy is not to pay compensation to Directors who are also employees of the Company. The following table sets forth the compensation earned by the Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") and the four most highly compensated executive officers other than the CEO for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004. Richard Leeds 2004 $403,348 $250,000 $2,796 None
2005-12-14 Richard Leeds has served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since April 1995. From April 1995 to February 1996 Mr. Leeds also served as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Mr. Leeds joined the Company in 1982 and since 1984 has served in various executive capacities. Mr. Leeds graduated from New York University in 1982 with a B.S. in Finance.
2006-09-21 Richard Leeds, age 46, has served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since April 1995. From April 1995 to February 1996 Mr. Leeds also served as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Mr. Leeds joined the Company in 1982 and since 1984 has served in various executive capacities. Mr. Leeds graduated from New York University in 1982 with a B.S. in Finance.
2007-04-30 Richard Leeds, age 47, has served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since April 1995. Mr. Leeds joined the Company in 1982 and since 1984 has served in various executive capacities.
2009-04-30 Richard Leeds joined the Company in 1982 and has served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since April 1995.
2010-04-29 Richard Leeds joined the Company in 1982 and has served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since April 1995. Mr. Leeds served as Co-President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company prior to its becoming a public company in 1995. Mr. Leeds was selected to serve as Chairman of our Board due to his experience and depth of knowledge of the Company and the direct marketing, computer and industrial products industries, his role in developing and managing the Company’s business strategies and operations, as well as his exceptional business judgment and leadership qualities.
2011-04-29 Richard Leeds joined the Company in 1982 and has served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since April 1995. Mr. Leeds graduated from New York University in 1982 with a B.S. degree in Finance. Mr. Leeds, together with his brothers Bruce and Robert Leeds, are the majority stockholders of the Company and the sons of one of the Company’s founders. Mr. Leeds served as Co-President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company prior to its becoming a public company in 1995. Mr. Leeds was selected to serve as Chairman of our Board due to his experience and depth of knowledge of the Company and the direct marketing, computer and industrial products industries, his role in developing and managing the Company’s business strategies and operations, as well as his exceptional business judgment and leadership qualities.
2012-04-30 Richard Leeds joined the Company in 1982 and has served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since April 1995. Mr. Leeds graduated from New York University with a B.S. degree in Finance. Mr. Leeds, together with his brothers Bruce and Robert Leeds, are the majority stockholders of the Company and the sons of one of the Company’s founders. Mr. Leeds was selected to serve as Chairman of our Board due to his experience and depth of knowledge of the Company and the direct marketing, computer and industrial products industries, his role in developing and managing the Company’s business strategies and operations, as well as his exceptional business judgment and leadership qualities. The Compensation Committee determined that the Company and management had performed well, particularly given trends in the general economic environment that had affected the Company’s business throughout fiscal 2011, and that management had executed well on strategic business initiatives to position the Company for growth while managing risk. Based on Company and individual performance, the Compensation Committee believes that compensation levels for fiscal year 2011 were consistent with the philosophy and objectives of the Company’s compensation programs. Richard Leeds total compensation for 2011 was $1,395,958.
2013-04-30 Richard Leeds joined the Company in 1982 and has served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since April 1995. Mr. Leeds graduated from New York University with a B.S. degree in Finance. Mr. Leeds, together with his brothers Bruce and Robert Leeds, are the majority stockholders of the Company and the sons of one of the Company’s founders. Mr. Leeds was selected to serve as Chairman of our Board due to his experience and depth of knowledge of the Company and the direct marketing, computer and industrial products industries, his role in developing and managing the Company’s business strategies and operations, as well as his exceptional business judgment and leadership qualities. The Executive Committee consists of the Chairman of the Board and any Vice Chairman and such other Directors as may be named thereto by the Board. The current members of the Executive Committee are Messrs. Richard Leeds, Bruce Leeds, Robert Leeds and Robert D. Rosenthal, the Lead Independent Director.
2014-04-29 Richard Leeds joined the Company in 1982 and has served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since April 1995. Mr. Leeds graduated from New York University with a B.S. degree in Finance. Mr. Leeds, together with his brothers Bruce and Robert Leeds, are the majority stockholders of the Company and the sons of one of the Company's founders. Mr. Leeds was selected to serve as Chairman of our Board due to his experience and depth of knowledge of the Company and the direct marketing, computer and industrial products industries, his role in developing and managing the Company's business strategies and operations, as well as his exceptional business judgment and leadership qualities. The Executive Committee is also authorized to manage the affairs of the Corporation between meetings of the Board; the Committee has all of the powers of the Board not inconsistent with any provisions of the Delaware General Corporation Law, the Company's Certificate of Incorporation or By-Laws or other resolutions adopted by the Board, but does not generally exercise such authority.
2015-04-27 Richard Leeds joined the Company in 1982 and has served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since April 1995. Mr. Leeds graduated from New York University with a B.S. degree in Finance. Mr. Leeds, together with his brothers Bruce and Robert Leeds, are the majority stockholders of the Company and the sons of one of the Company27s founders. Mr. Leeds was selected to serve as Chairman of our Board due to his experience and depth of knowledge of the Company and the direct marketing, computer and industrial products industries, his role in developing and managing the Company27s business strategies and operations, as well as his exceptional business judgment and leadership qualities. The Company27s policy is not to pay compensation to Directors who are also employees of the Company or its subsidiaries. Richard Leeds27s total compensation for fiscal year 2014 was $876,200.
2016-04-25 Richard Leeds joined the Company in 1982. In March 2016, Mr. Leeds assumed the role of Executive Chairman, and will help guide the Company’s long-term strategic direction and the development of new products and services. From April 1995 to March 2016, he served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Mr. Leeds, together with his brothers Messrs. Bruce and Robert Leeds, are the majority stockholders of the Company and the sons of one of the Company’s founders.
2017-04-24 Richard Leeds joined the Company in 1982 and served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company from April 1995 to March 2016. Mr. Leeds became the Executive Chairman of the Company in March 2016. He also served as President of the Company’s Industrial Products group until 2011. Mr. Leeds, together with his brothers Messrs. Bruce and Robert Leeds, are the majority stockholders of the Company and the sons of one of the Company’s founders. Mr. Leeds was selected to serve as Executive Chairman of our Board due to his experience and depth of knowledge of the Company and the direct marketing, computer and industrial products industries, his role in developing and managing the Company’s business strategies and operations, as well as his exceptional business judgment and leadership qualities.
2018-04-20 Richard Leeds joined Systemax in 1982 and served as our Chairman and CEO from April 1995 until becoming our Executive Chairman in March 2016. He also served as President of our Industrial Products Group until 2011.Mr. Leeds was selected to serve as Executive Chairman of our Board due to his experience and depth of knowledge of Systemax and the direct marketing, computer and industrial products industries, his role in developing and managing our business strategies and operations, as well as his exceptional business judgment and leadership qualities.
2018-11-02 Name of Beneficial Owner Shares of Common Stock (a) Richard Leeds (2) 13,249,266 36%
2019-04-22 Richard Leeds joined Systemax in 1982 and served as our Chairman and CEO from April 1995 until becoming our Executive Chairman in March 2016. He also served as President of our Industrial Products Group until 2011. Mr. Leeds was selected to serve as Executive Chairman of our Board due to his experience and depth of knowledge of Systemax and the direct marketing, computer and industrial products industries, his role in developing and managing our business strategies and operations, as well as his exceptional business judgment and leadership qualities. The table below sets forth the compensation earned by the Named Executive Officers for fiscal years 2016, 2017 and 2018: Richard Leeds Executive Chairman 2018 Salary ($) 960,900 Bonus ($) 30,000 Stock Awards ($) 990,900
2020-04-22 Richard Leeds joined Systemax in 1982 and served as our Chairman and CEO from April 1995 until becoming our Executive Chairman in March 2016. He also served as President of our Industrial Products Group until 2011.Mr. Leeds was selected to serve as Executive Chairman of our Board due to his experience and depth of knowledge of Systemax and the direct marketing, computer and industrial products industries, his role in developing and managing our business strategies and operations, as well as his exceptional business judgment and leadership qualities.
2021-04-28 Richard Leeds joined Systemax in 1982 and served as our Chairman and CEO from April 1995 until becoming our Executive Chairman in March 2016. He also served as President of our Industrial Products Group until 2011. Mr. Leeds was selected to serve as Executive Chairman of our Board due to his experience and depth of knowledge of Systemax and the direct marketing, computer and industrial products industries, his role in developing and managing our business strategies and operations, as well as his exceptional business judgment and leadership qualities. Compensation: Salary $950,000, Bonus $30,000, Stock Awards $980,000 in 2020.
2022-04-27 Richard Leeds joined Global Industrial in 1982 and served as our Chairman and CEO from April 1995 until becoming our Executive Chairman in March 2016. He also served as President of our Industrial Products Group until 2011. Mr. Leeds was selected to serve as Executive Chairman of our Board due to his experience and depth of knowledge of Global Industrial and the direct marketing and industrial products industries, his role in developing and managing our business strategies and operations, as well as his exceptional business judgment and leadership qualities.

Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2026-02-03