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Earlier roles on record: CEO and Board Member at Public Storage (PSA) until March 31, 2026. Public Storage reported in an 8-K filed February 12, 2026 that Joseph Russell retired as Board of Trustees, effective March 31, 2026. Public Storage reported in an 8-K filed February 12, 2026 that Joseph Russell retired as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective March 31, 2026. The proxy statement of Public Storage reports total compensation of $9,909,777 for Joseph Russell in fiscal 2025, including a base salary of $1,000,000. Disclosed compensation is on record for 9 fiscal years. Joseph Russell has spoken on 6 earnings calls across 1 company, most recently for Public Storage on February 13, 2026.
“In connection with his retirement as President and CEO, Mr. Russell also advised the Board that he intends to retire from the Board effective as of March 31, 2026.”
“On February 10, 2026, Joseph D. Russell, Jr. notified the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of Public Storage (the “Company”) of his intention to retire from his positions as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), effective as of March 31, 2026 (the “Retirement Date”).”
Summary generated from SEC filings and earnings-call records held by Equibles.
Recorded current and former roles; source labels appear when available.
2019-01-01–2026-03-31
2019-01-01–2026-03-31
Start not stated–2026-03-31
Recorded roles and call appearances connecting this person to public companies.
PSA
CEO, Board Member
2019-01-01–2026-03-31
Compensation components disclosed in company proxy statements. Amounts are nominal USD; total is the company-reported figure.
| Fiscal year | Company | Role | Salary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Public Storage (PSA) | President and Chief Executive Officer | $1,000,000 | $9,909,777 |
| 2024 | Public Storage (PSA) | President and Chief Executive Officer | $1,000,000 | $9,502,226 |
| 2023 | Public Storage (PSA) | President and Chief Executive Officer | $900,000 | $8,776,291 |
| 2022 | Public Storage (PSA) | President and Chief Executive Officer | $800,000 | $9,201,442 |
| 2021 | Public Storage (PSA) | President and Chief Executive Officer | $800,000 | $10,358,153 |
| 2020 | Public Storage (PSA) | President and Chief Executive Officer | $700,000 | $4,800,928 |
| 2019 | Public Storage (PSA) | President and Chief Executive Officer | $700,000 | $4,289,200 |
| 2018 | Public Storage (PSA) | President and Chief Executive Officer | $600,000 | $2,188,200 |
| 2017 | Public Storage (PSA) | President and Chief Executive Officer | $600,000 | $2,680,400 |
Earnings-call and investor-event appearances, plus filed executive appointments or departures, newest first.
