J. David Donahue
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J. David Donahue is recorded as CEO at Geo Group Inc (GEO) since January 1, 2025. Geo Group Inc reported in an 8-K filed February 12, 2026 that J. David Donahue retired as Chief Executive Officer, effective February 28, 2026. Geo Group Inc reported in an 8-K filed December 16, 2024 that J. David Donahue was appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2025. The proxy statement of Geo Group Inc reports total compensation of $3,257,319 for J. David Donahue in fiscal 2025, including a base salary of $1,000,000. Disclosed compensation is on record for 5 fiscal years. Geo Group Inc is classified in the Security & Protection Services industry within the Industrials sector. Other leadership on record at Geo Group Inc includes Brian Evans (CEO), George C. Zoley (CEO, Chairman and Board Member), George Zoley (CEO, Chairman and Board Member) and 7 others.
“On February 6, 2026, J. David Donahue, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, provided notice to The GEO Group, Inc. (“GEO” or the “Company”) of his retirement effective February 28, 2026 (the “Separation Date”).”
“J. David Donahue was appointed Chief Executive Officer on December 16, 2024, effective January 1, 2025.”
Affiliation history
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Current
2025-01-01–present
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2025-01-01–2026-02-28
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Geo Group Inc (GEO)
Proxy statement
Start not stated–2020-04-10
Company network
Leadership on record at Geo Group Inc
- Brian Evans CEO
- George C. Zoley CEO, Chairman, Board Member
- George Zoley CEO, Chairman, Board Member
- Mark J. Suchinski CFO
- Mark Suchinski CFO
- Wayne Calabrese COO
- Wayne H. Calabrese COO
- Scott A. Schipma General Counsel
- Ronald A. Brack Chief Accounting Officer
- Andrew N. Shapiro Board Member
Executive compensation
Compensation components disclosed in company proxy statements. Amounts are nominal USD; total is the company-reported figure.
| Fiscal year | Company | Role | Salary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Geo Group Inc (GEO) | Former Chief Executive Officer | $1,000,000 | $3,257,319 |
| 2020 | Geo Group Inc (GEO) | Senior Vice President & President, GEO Secure Services | $327,120 | $1,182,249 |
| 2019 | Geo Group Inc (GEO) | Senior Vice President & President, GEO Secure Services | $551,565 | $2,075,885 |
| 2018 | Geo Group Inc (GEO) | Senior Vice President & President, GEO Secure Services | $535,500 | $2,026,038 |
| 2017 | Geo Group Inc (GEO) | Senior Vice President & President, GEO Secure Services | $525,000 | $2,671,955 |