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James D. Graham
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About James D. Graham
The proxy statement of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. reports total compensation of $4,272,083 for James D. Graham in fiscal 2025, including a base salary of $720,000. Disclosed compensation is on record for 6 fiscal years.
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Affiliation history
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Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF)
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Leadership on record at Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.
Other people whose current roles at this company are on record from its filings.
- Edilson T. Camara Chairman, Board Member
- Ralph S. Michael, III Chairman, Board Member
- Celso L. Goncalves Jr CFO
- Celso L. Goncalves Jr. CFO, Board Member
- Timothy K. Flanagan CFO
- Clifford T. Smith COO
- Kimberly A. Floriani Chief Accounting Officer
- Average Age Board Member
- Average Tenure Board Member
- Edilson Camara Board Member
Executive compensation
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| Fiscal year | Company | Role | Salary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) | EVP, Chief Legal and Administrative Officer & Secretary 2025 amounts in columns (c) and (e) reflect the salary and non-equity incentive plan compensation for each NEO, respectively, before pre-tax reductions for contributions to the 401(k) Savings Plan, the NQDC Plan and certain other benefit plans. The 2025 salary for each of the NEOs includes his base salary before the employee's contributions to the 401(k) Savings Plan. The following table summarizes salary contributions for the 401(k) Savings Plan for our NEOs in 2025: Goncalves | $720,000 | $4,272,083 |
| 2024 | Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) | EVP, Chief Legal and Administrative Officer & Secretary 2025 amounts in columns (c) and (e) reflect the salary and non-equity incentive plan compensation for each NEO, respectively, before pre-tax reductions for contributions to the 401(k) Savings Plan, the NQDC Plan and certain other benefit plans. The 2025 salary for each of the NEOs includes his base salary before the employee's contributions to the 401(k) Savings Plan. The following table summarizes salary contributions for the 401(k) Savings Plan for our NEOs in 2025: Goncalves | $720,000 | $3,502,177 |
| 2023 | Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) | EVP, Chief Legal and Administrative Officer & Secretary 2025 amounts in columns (c) and (e) reflect the salary and non-equity incentive plan compensation for each NEO, respectively, before pre-tax reductions for contributions to the 401(k) Savings Plan, the NQDC Plan and certain other benefit plans. The 2025 salary for each of the NEOs includes his base salary before the employee's contributions to the 401(k) Savings Plan. The following table summarizes salary contributions for the 401(k) Savings Plan for our NEOs in 2025: Goncalves | $681,000 | $5,367,610 |
| 2022 | Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) | EVP, Chief Legal and Administrative Officer & Secretary 2024 amounts in columns (c), (d) and (g) reflect the salary, bonus and non-equity incentive plan compensation for each NEO, respectively, before pre-tax reductions for contributions to the 401(k) Savings Plan, the NQDC Plan and certain other benefit plans. The 2024 salary for each of the NEOs includes his base salary before the employee's contributions to the 401(k) Savings Plan. The following table summarizes salary contributions for the 401(k) Savings Plan for NEOs in 2024: Goncalves | $647,083 | $3,378,033 |
| 2021 | Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) | EVP, HR, Chief Legal and Administrative Officer & Secretary 2023 amounts in columns (c), (d) and (g) reflect the salary, bonus and non-equity incentive plan compensation for each NEO, respectively, before pre-tax reductions for contributions to the 401(k) Savings Plan, the 2012 NQDC Plan and certain other benefit plans. The 2023 salary for each of the NEOs includes his base salary before the employee's contributions to the 401(k) Savings Plan. The following table summarizes salary contributions for the 401(k) Savings Plan for NEOs in 2023: Goncalves | — | — |
| 2020 | Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) | EVP, HR, Chief Legal and Administrative Officer & Secretary | — | — |
Recent activity
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