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Get WKC alertsIra M. Birns is recorded as Board Member at World Kinect Corp (WKC) since January 1, 2026 and CEO at World Kinect Corp (WKC). The newest filing on record that lists Ira M. Birns as CEO at World Kinect Corp (WKC) is dated April 28, 2026. World Kinect Corp reported in an 8-K filed October 28, 2025 that Ira M. Birns was appointed member of the Board, effective January 1, 2026. World Kinect Corp reported in an 8-K filed October 28, 2025 that Ira M. Birns was appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026. World Kinect Corp reported in an 8-K filed April 29, 2025 that Ira M. Birns was appointed President and Chief Financial Officer, effective April 25, 2025. The proxy statement of World Kinect Corp reports total compensation of $3,359,625 for Ira M. Birns in fiscal 2025, including a base salary of $700,000. Disclosed compensation is on record for 9 fiscal years. Ira M. Birns has spoken on 3 earnings calls across 1 company, most recently for World Kinect Corp on July 23, 2026. World Kinect Corp is classified in the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing industry within the Energy sector. Other leadership on record at World Kinect Corp includes Michael Kasbar (CEO), Ken Bakshi (Chairman), Jose-Miguel (Mike) Tejada (CFO) and 7 others.
“On October 22, 2025, the Board appointed Ira M. Birns, the Company's current President and Chief Financial Officer, as the Company's next Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board, effective January 1, 2026, at which time he will cease being the Company's President.”
“On October 22, 2025, the Board appointed Ira M. Birns, the Company's current President and Chief Financial Officer, as the Company's next Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board, effective January 1, 2026, at which time he will cease being the Company's President.”
“We delivered an exceptional second quarter. Adjusted earnings per share was $1.29, the highest quarterly adjusted EPS in our company's history. While favorable market conditions contributed meaningfully to the quarter, our teams executed exceptionally well and converted those opportunities into strong results.”
“As I begin my first earnings call as CEO, I like to say how honored I am to step into this role at a defining moment for our company. We entered 2026 with a strong foundation in place and clear opportunities ahead.”
“I unfortunately have a lot to say today. Mike, I want to begin by expressing my deep gratitude, not just for your extraordinary leadership over the years, but for your unwavering commitment to our mission, our people, our customers, our suppliers, and our shareholders.”
2026-01-01–present
SEC 8-K
2025-04-25–present
Start not stated–present
Last confirmed April 28, 2026
Start not stated–2025-04-25
Last confirmed by a filing; no departure on record
Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing · Energy
CEO, Board Member
2025-04-25–present
Compensation components disclosed in company proxy statements. Amounts are nominal USD; total is the company-reported figure.
| Fiscal year | Company | Role | Salary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | World Kinect Corp (WKC) | Chief Executive Officer | $700,000 | $3,359,625 |
| 2024 | World Kinect Corp (WKC) | President and Chief Financial Officer | $700,000 | $2,774,784 |
| 2023 | World Kinect Corp (WKC) | President and Chief Financial Officer | $700,000 | $2,823,311 |
| 2022 | World Kinect Corp (WKC) | President and Chief Financial Officer | $608,333 | $5,462,044 |
| 2021 | World Kinect Corp (WKC) | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | $600,000 | $2,285,071 |
| 2020 | World Kinect Corp (WKC) | Executive Vice Presidentand Chief Financial Officer | $600,000 | $2,626,515 |
| 2019 | World Kinect Corp (WKC) | Executive Vice President andChief Financial Officer | $600,000 | $2,795,537 |
| 2018 | World Kinect Corp (WKC) | Executive Vice President andChief Financial Officer | $600,000 | $1,903,940 |
| 2017 | World Kinect Corp (WKC) | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | $600,000 | $2,001,956 |
