Name Matthew Rose | Role Executive | |
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Education University of Missouri (1981) | ||
Matthew K. Rose (born 1959) in Salina, Kansas was the Chairman and CEO of Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. from 2002 to Dec. 31, 2013. In December 2013, Rose’s role was shifted to that of executive chairman, renewing speculation he might be in line to replace Warren Buffett at Berkshire's helm. He attended the University of Missouri and is a member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. Rose has a wife, Lisa, and two children.
Rose is a member of the National Executive Board of the Boy Scouts of America, the organization's governing body.
Rose was named the Railroader of the Year by Railway Age for 2010.
Compensation
While CEO of Burlington Northern Santa Fe in 2008, Matthew K. Rose earned a total compensation of $14,621,963, which included a base salary of $1,183,583, a cash bonus of $1,679,480, stocks granted of $4,575,400, and options granted of $7,007,487, as well as $176,013 in other compensation.