Aurizon Holdings Management

Management criteria checks 4/4

Aurizon Holdings' CEO is Tony Harding, appointed in Dec 2016, has a tenure of 7.92 years. total yearly compensation is A$4.25M, comprised of 42.6% salary and 57.4% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.15% of the company’s shares, worth A$8.99M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 3.6 years and 6 years respectively.

Key information

Tony Harding

Chief executive officer

AU$4.2m

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage42.6%
CEO tenure7.9yrs
CEO ownership0.1%
Management average tenure3.6yrs
Board average tenure6yrs

Recent management updates

Recent updates

Improved Earnings Required Before Aurizon Holdings Limited (ASX:AZJ) Shares Find Their Feet

Oct 24
Improved Earnings Required Before Aurizon Holdings Limited (ASX:AZJ) Shares Find Their Feet

Aurizon Holdings (ASX:AZJ) Has Announced That Its Dividend Will Be Reduced To A$0.073

Aug 19
Aurizon Holdings (ASX:AZJ) Has Announced That Its Dividend Will Be Reduced To A$0.073

Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Aurizon Holdings Limited's (ASX:AZJ) Low P/E

Jul 23
Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Aurizon Holdings Limited's (ASX:AZJ) Low P/E

Are Investors Undervaluing Aurizon Holdings Limited (ASX:AZJ) By 29%?

Jun 26
Are Investors Undervaluing Aurizon Holdings Limited (ASX:AZJ) By 29%?

Aurizon Holdings Limited's (ASX:AZJ) Business And Shares Still Trailing The Market

Apr 11
Aurizon Holdings Limited's (ASX:AZJ) Business And Shares Still Trailing The Market

Aurizon Holdings Limited (ASX:AZJ) Shares Could Be 23% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Mar 21
Aurizon Holdings Limited (ASX:AZJ) Shares Could Be 23% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Earnings Not Telling The Story For Aurizon Holdings Limited (ASX:AZJ)

Dec 28
Earnings Not Telling The Story For Aurizon Holdings Limited (ASX:AZJ)

Aurizon Holdings Limited's (ASX:AZJ) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 37% Above Its Share Price

Nov 15
Aurizon Holdings Limited's (ASX:AZJ) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 37% Above Its Share Price

These 4 Measures Indicate That Aurizon Holdings (ASX:AZJ) Is Using Debt Extensively

Sep 03
These 4 Measures Indicate That Aurizon Holdings (ASX:AZJ) Is Using Debt Extensively

Aurizon Holdings (ASX:AZJ) Is Paying Out Less In Dividends Than Last Year

Aug 16
Aurizon Holdings (ASX:AZJ) Is Paying Out Less In Dividends Than Last Year

Aurizon Holdings Limited's (ASX:AZJ) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 81% Above Its Share Price

Jul 22
Aurizon Holdings Limited's (ASX:AZJ) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 81% Above Its Share Price

Here's Why Aurizon Holdings (ASX:AZJ) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Apr 24
Here's Why Aurizon Holdings (ASX:AZJ) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Aurizon Holdings (ASX:AZJ) Is Paying Out Less In Dividends Than Last Year

Feb 15
Aurizon Holdings (ASX:AZJ) Is Paying Out Less In Dividends Than Last Year

An Intrinsic Calculation For Aurizon Holdings Limited (ASX:AZJ) Suggests It's 33% Undervalued

Jan 03
An Intrinsic Calculation For Aurizon Holdings Limited (ASX:AZJ) Suggests It's 33% Undervalued

Aurizon Holdings (ASX:AZJ) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Nov 09
Aurizon Holdings (ASX:AZJ) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Is Aurizon Holdings Limited (ASX:AZJ) Trading At A 21% Discount?

Sep 21
Is Aurizon Holdings Limited (ASX:AZJ) Trading At A 21% Discount?

Aurizon Holdings' (ASX:AZJ) Dividend Is Being Reduced To A$0.109

Aug 10
Aurizon Holdings' (ASX:AZJ) Dividend Is Being Reduced To A$0.109

Should You Be Adding Aurizon Holdings (ASX:AZJ) To Your Watchlist Today?

Aug 04
Should You Be Adding Aurizon Holdings (ASX:AZJ) To Your Watchlist Today?

Aurizon Holdings Limited's (ASX:AZJ) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 52% Above Its Share Price

Jun 16
Aurizon Holdings Limited's (ASX:AZJ) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 52% Above Its Share Price

With EPS Growth And More, Aurizon Holdings (ASX:AZJ) Is Interesting

May 03
With EPS Growth And More, Aurizon Holdings (ASX:AZJ) Is Interesting

Aurizon Holdings (ASX:AZJ) Has Announced That Its Dividend Will Be Reduced To AU$0.10

Feb 16
Aurizon Holdings (ASX:AZJ) Has Announced That Its Dividend Will Be Reduced To AU$0.10

An Intrinsic Calculation For Aurizon Holdings Limited (ASX:AZJ) Suggests It's 42% Undervalued

Feb 06
An Intrinsic Calculation For Aurizon Holdings Limited (ASX:AZJ) Suggests It's 42% Undervalued

Here's What To Make Of Aurizon Holdings' (ASX:AZJ) Decelerating Rates Of Return

Nov 23
Here's What To Make Of Aurizon Holdings' (ASX:AZJ) Decelerating Rates Of Return

Are Investors Undervaluing Aurizon Holdings Limited (ASX:AZJ) By 46%?

Nov 03
Are Investors Undervaluing Aurizon Holdings Limited (ASX:AZJ) By 46%?

Why We Think Aurizon Holdings Limited's (ASX:AZJ) CEO Compensation Is Not Excessive At All

Oct 05
Why We Think Aurizon Holdings Limited's (ASX:AZJ) CEO Compensation Is Not Excessive At All

Here's Why Aurizon Holdings (ASX:AZJ) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Sep 26
Here's Why Aurizon Holdings (ASX:AZJ) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Aurizon Holdings (ASX:AZJ) Is Increasing Its Dividend To AU$0.14

Aug 11
Aurizon Holdings (ASX:AZJ) Is Increasing Its Dividend To AU$0.14

Aurizon Holdings (ASX:AZJ) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger

Jul 20
Aurizon Holdings (ASX:AZJ) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger

Is Aurizon Holdings Limited (ASX:AZJ) Trading At A 25% Discount?

Jul 05
Is Aurizon Holdings Limited (ASX:AZJ) Trading At A 25% Discount?

Here's Why Aurizon Holdings (ASX:AZJ) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Jun 19
Here's Why Aurizon Holdings (ASX:AZJ) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Should You Buy Aurizon Holdings Limited (ASX:AZJ) For Its 7.6% Dividend?

Apr 28
Should You Buy Aurizon Holdings Limited (ASX:AZJ) For Its 7.6% Dividend?

Aurizon Holdings (ASX:AZJ) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger

Apr 14
Aurizon Holdings (ASX:AZJ) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger

Is There An Opportunity With Aurizon Holdings Limited's (ASX:AZJ) 27% Undervaluation?

Mar 21
Is There An Opportunity With Aurizon Holdings Limited's (ASX:AZJ) 27% Undervaluation?

Are Aurizon Holdings Limited's (ASX:AZJ) Fundamentals Good Enough to Warrant Buying Given The Stock's Recent Weakness?

Mar 08
Are Aurizon Holdings Limited's (ASX:AZJ) Fundamentals Good Enough to Warrant Buying Given The Stock's Recent Weakness?

Why It Might Not Make Sense To Buy Aurizon Holdings Limited (ASX:AZJ) For Its Upcoming Dividend

Feb 24
Why It Might Not Make Sense To Buy Aurizon Holdings Limited (ASX:AZJ) For Its Upcoming Dividend

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has Tony Harding's remuneration changed compared to Aurizon Holdings's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Jun 30 2024AU$4mAU$2m

AU$406m

Mar 31 2024n/an/a

AU$419m

Dec 31 2023n/an/a

AU$431m

Sep 30 2023n/an/a

AU$378m

Jun 30 2023AU$5mAU$2m

AU$324m

Mar 31 2023n/an/a

AU$355m

Dec 31 2022n/an/a

AU$386m

Sep 30 2022n/an/a

AU$450m

Jun 30 2022AU$5mAU$2m

AU$513m

Mar 31 2022n/an/a

AU$555m

Dec 31 2021n/an/a

AU$597m

Sep 30 2021n/an/a

AU$602m

Jun 30 2021AU$5mAU$2m

AU$607m

Mar 31 2021n/an/a

AU$568m

Dec 31 2020n/an/a

AU$529m

Sep 30 2020n/an/a

AU$567m

Jun 30 2020AU$4mAU$2m

AU$605m

Mar 31 2020n/an/a

AU$597m

Dec 31 2019n/an/a

AU$589m

Sep 30 2019n/an/a

AU$531m

Jun 30 2019AU$4mAU$2m

AU$473m

Mar 31 2019n/an/a

AU$489m

Dec 31 2018n/an/a

AU$506m

Sep 30 2018n/an/a

AU$533m

Jun 30 2018AU$4mAU$2m

AU$560m

Compensation vs Market: Tony's total compensation ($USD2.74M) is about average for companies of similar size in the Australian market ($USD2.20M).

Compensation vs Earnings: Tony's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.


CEO

Tony Harding (57 yo)

7.9yrs

Tenure

AU$4,246,000

Compensation

Mr. Andrew T. Harding, also known as Tony, B.Eng. (Mining Engineering), MBA, has been the Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director and Director of Aurizon Holdings Limited and Aurizon Network Pty Ltd. si...


Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Andrew Harding
MD, CEO & Director7.9yrsAU$4.25m0.15%
A$ 9.0m
George Lippiatt
CFO & Group Executive Strategy4.7yrsAU$1.57m0.014%
A$ 888.3k
Pam Bains
Group Executive Networkno dataAU$1.76m0.024%
A$ 1.5m
Ed McKeiver
Group Executive of Coal7.3yrsAU$1.50m0.0064%
A$ 396.0k
Anna Dartnell
Group Executive Bulk1.5yrsAU$1.06m0.0022%
A$ 132.6k
David Wenck
Head of Legal3.6yrsno datano data
Mark Hairsine
Manager of Media & Communicationsno datano datano data
Nicole Allder
Company Secretary1.8yrsno datano data
Gareth Long
Group Executive of Containerised Freight1.8yrsno datano data

3.6yrs

Average Tenure

Experienced Management: AZJ's management team is considered experienced (3.6 years average tenure).


Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Andrew Harding
MD, CEO & Director7.9yrsAU$4.25m0.15%
A$ 9.0m
Timothy Poole
Independent Non-Executive Chairman9.3yrsAU$490.00k0.014%
A$ 859.3k
Russell Caplan
Independent Non-Executive Director14.2yrsAU$208.00k0.0046%
A$ 281.9k
Marcelo de Almeida Bastos
Independent Non-Executive Director7yrsAU$225.00k0.0037%
A$ 226.4k
Sarah Ryan
Independent Non-Executive Director4.9yrsAU$208.00k0.0035%
A$ 215.9k
Lyell Strambi
Independent Non-Executive Director4.9yrsAU$228.00k0.0038%
A$ 233.8k
Samantha Tough
Independent Non-Executive Director1.2yrsAU$162.00k0.00079%
A$ 48.7k
Timothy James Longstaff
Independent Non-Executive Director1.4yrsAU$224.00k0.0032%
A$ 197.4k

6.0yrs

Average Tenure

58.5yo

Average Age

Experienced Board: AZJ's board of directors are considered experienced (6 years average tenure).