Michael J. Stewart
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Michael J. Stewart is recorded as CEO at First Merchants Corp (FRME) since January 1, 2027. First Merchants Corp reported in an 8-K filed October 1, 2026 that Michael J. Stewart was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2027. The proxy statement of First Merchants Corp reports total compensation of $1,751,499 for Michael J. Stewart in fiscal 2025, including a base salary of $658,023. Disclosed compensation is on record for 9 fiscal years. First Merchants Corp is classified in the Banks - Regional industry within the Financial Services sector. Other leadership on record at First Merchants Corp includes Jean Wojtowicz (Chairman), Michele M. Kawiecki (CFO), Stephan H. Fluhler (CIO) and 7 others.
“Michael J. Stewart will assume the position of President and Chief Executive Officer and will become the Company’s principal executive officer. Such appointment will be effective on January 1, 2027 and will continue until the next annual meeting of the Board of Directors or otherwise until his successor is duly appointed and qualified.”
Affiliation history
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Current
2027-01-01–present
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First Merchants Corp (FRME)
SEC 8-K
Current2021-01-01–present
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Leadership on record at First Merchants Corp
- Jean Wojtowicz Chairman
- Michele M. Kawiecki CFO
- Stephan H. Fluhler CIO
- Clark Kellogg Board Member
- Dr. Mung Chiang Board Member
- Jason R. Sondhi Board Member
- Kevin D. Johnson Board Member
- Larry W. Myers Board Member
- Mark K. Hardwick Board Member
- Paul Fultz 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 | First Merchants Corp (FRME) | President | $658,023 | $1,751,499 |
| 2024 | First Merchants Corp (FRME) | President | $641,769 | $1,617,942 |
| 2023 | First Merchants Corp (FRME) | President | $620,308 | $1,377,687 |
| 2022 | First Merchants Corp (FRME) | President | $588,564 | $1,482,289 |
| 2021 | First Merchants Corp (FRME) | President | $507,856 | $1,293,667 |
| 2020 | First Merchants Corp (FRME) | President | $358,772 | $752,087 |
| 2019 | First Merchants Corp (FRME) | President | $346,515 | $909,656 |
| 2018 | First Merchants Corp (FRME) | President | $334,110 | $1,047,879 |
| 2017 | First Merchants Corp (FRME) | Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer | $322,505 | $941,296 |