Thomas S. Gayner
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About Thomas S. Gayner
Thomas S. Gayner is recorded as Board Member, CEO and Chairman at Markel Group Inc. (MKL). Markel Group Inc. reported in an 8-K filed September 8, 2026 that Thomas S. Gayner was appointed Chairman, effective September 8, 2026. Markel Group Inc. reported in an 8-K filed May 24, 2024 that Thomas S. Gayner was appointed director, effective May 22, 2024. Markel Group Inc. reported in an 8-K filed November 18, 2022 that Thomas S. Gayner was appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2023. The proxy statement of Markel Group Inc. reports total compensation of $14,124,065 for Thomas S. Gayner in fiscal 2025, including a base salary of $1,100,000. Disclosed compensation is on record for 9 fiscal years.
“Thomas S. Gayner, current Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, to the additional role of Chairman, succeeding Mr. Markel.”
“shareholders (i) elected directors to the Board of Directors of the Company (the Board) to serve until the Company's 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders or until their respective successors are elected and qualified”
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Affiliation history
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Current
2024-05-22–present
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Current
2023-01-01–present
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Current
2016-01-01–present
Company network
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Leadership on record at Markel Group Inc.
Other people whose current roles at this company are on record from its filings.
- MICHAEL O’REILLY Chairman
- Thomas Gayner Chairman
- Brian J. Costanzo CFO
- Teresa S. Gendron CFO
- Michael R. Heaton COO
- Robert C. Cox COO
- Meade P. Grandis Chief Accounting Officer
- Oscar Guerrero Chief Accounting Officer
- A. LYNNE PUCKETT Board Member
- ANTHONY F. MARKEL 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 |
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| 2025 | Markel Group Inc. (MKL) | Chief Executive Officer | $1,100,000 | $14,124,065 |
| 2024 | Markel Group Inc. (MKL) | Chief Executive Officer | $1,093,269 | $9,737,887 |
| 2023 | Markel Group Inc. (MKL) | Chief Executive Officer | $1,050,000 | $8,068,291 |
| 2022 | Markel Group Inc. (MKL) | Chief Executive Officer | $1,050,000 | $3,991,434 |
| 2021 | Markel Group Inc. (MKL) | Chief Executive Officer | $1,043,269 | $4,624,603 |
| 2020 | Markel Group Inc. (MKL) | Chief Executive Officer | $1,000,000 | $4,183,420 |
| 2019 | Markel Group Inc. (MKL) | Co-Chief Executive Officer | $1,000,000 | $4,832,682 |
| 2018 | Markel Group Inc. (MKL) | Co-Chief Executive Officer | $980,769 | $3,713,001 |
| 2017 | Markel Group Inc. (MKL) | Co-Chief Executive Officer | $950,000 | $3,261,782 |
Recent activity
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