VAALCO Energy Management
Management criteria checks 2/4
VAALCO Energy's CEO is George Maxwell, appointed in Apr 2021, has a tenure of 4.75 years. total yearly compensation is $3.02M, comprised of 19.6% salary and 80.4% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.89% of the company’s shares, worth $3.33M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 2.8 years and 5.6 years respectively.
Key information
George Maxwell
Chief executive officer
US$3.0m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 19.61% |
| CEO tenure | 4.8yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.9% |
| Management average tenure | 2.8yrs |
| Board average tenure | 5.6yrs |
Recent management updates
Here's Why It's Unlikely That VAALCO Energy, Inc.'s (NYSE:EGY) CEO Will See A Pay Rise This Year
May 29
We Think VAALCO Energy, Inc.'s (NYSE:EGY) CEO Compensation Looks Fair
May 31Recent updates
Vaalco Energy: Cash Flow Update
Dec 07VAALCO Energy's (NYSE:EGY) Shareholders Have More To Worry About Than Only Soft Earnings
Nov 17VAALCO Energy (NYSE:EGY) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.0625
Nov 14VAALCO Energy (NYSE:EGY) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.0625
Aug 11Here's Why It's Unlikely That VAALCO Energy, Inc.'s (NYSE:EGY) CEO Will See A Pay Rise This Year
May 29VAALCO Energy (NYSE:EGY) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.0625
May 12Vaalco Energy: Mr. Market Sees A Transition Year
Mar 16Vaalco Energy: Mr. Market Does Not Care
Jan 22Here's Why VAALCO Energy (NYSE:EGY) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors
Dec 19VAALCO Energy, Inc. Just Missed EPS By 17%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
Nov 15Vaalco Energy: Looking Forward To FPSO Repair Details
Nov 07
Svenska Acquisition And Decisive Drills Set To Boost Operational Excellence And Margin Growth
The Svenska acquisition and strong operational performance across diverse regions underscore VAALCO Energy’s strategic growth and enhanced profitability.VAALCO Energy (NYSE:EGY) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.0625
Aug 09Vaalco Energy: One Time Gain And A Canadian Surprise
Aug 07Investors Aren't Entirely Convinced By VAALCO Energy, Inc.'s (NYSE:EGY) Earnings
Aug 05Vaalco Energy: Far More Energetic Management
Jul 16Vaalco Energy: Long-Term Value And Growth Opportunity
Jun 19Vaalco Energy: Fast Paybacks Are The Key Here
Jun 03We Think VAALCO Energy, Inc.'s (NYSE:EGY) CEO Compensation Looks Fair
May 31The Strong Earnings Posted By VAALCO Energy (NYSE:EGY) Are A Good Indication Of The Strength Of The Business
May 21Results: VAALCO Energy, Inc. Exceeded Expectations And The Consensus Has Updated Its Estimates
Mar 17VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE:EGY) Stock Rockets 26% But Many Are Still Ignoring The Company
Mar 15Vaalco Energy: Diversification One Deal At A Time
Mar 07Is Vaalco Energy A Good Dividend Stock?
Dec 27CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$28m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$38m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$58m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$3m | US$591k | US$58m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$90m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$85m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$64m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$2m | US$550k | US$60m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$34m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$35m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$43m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$2m | US$550k | US$51m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$68m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$92m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$83m |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$818k | US$225k | US$81m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$43m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$20m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$15m |
| Dec 31 2020 | US$108k | n/a | -US$48m |
Compensation vs Market: George's total compensation ($USD3.02M) is above average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD2.28M).
Compensation vs Earnings: George's compensation has increased by more than 20% whilst company earnings have fallen more than 20% in the past year.
CEO
George Maxwell (59 yo)
Mr. George Walter-Mitchell Maxwell serves as Chief Executive Officer at VAALCO Energy, Inc. since April 19, 2021. He had been an Independent Non-Executive Director at Lekoil Limited since January 8, 2021 u...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO & Director | 4.8yrs | US$3.02m | 0.89% $ 3.3m | |
| Chief Financial Officer | 4.6yrs | US$1.47m | 0.30% $ 1.1m | |
| Chief Operating Officer | 3.2yrs | US$1.94m | 0.45% $ 1.7m | |
| Executive VP | 3.3yrs | US$1.10m | 0.19% $ 726.2k | |
| Chief Accounting Officer & Controller | 1yr | no data | 0.045% $ 169.9k | |
| Executive Vice President of Technical & Business Development | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Senior VP of Global Human Resources | 2.8yrs | no data | no data | |
| Country Manager & MD of Vaalco Gabon S.A | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Vice President of Treasury | 1yr | no data | no data |
Experienced Management: EGY's management team is considered experienced (2.8 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO & Director | 5.6yrs | US$3.02m | 0.89% $ 3.3m | |
| Chairman Emeritus | 11.6yrs | US$551.90k | no data | |
| Independent Chairman of the Board | 11.3yrs | US$302.00k | 0.45% $ 1.7m | |
| Independent Director | 5.6yrs | US$192.00k | 0.14% $ 513.6k | |
| Independent Director | 3.3yrs | US$182.00k | 0.059% $ 220.6k | |
| Independent Director | 4yrs | US$184.50k | 0.043% $ 161.2k |
Experienced Board: EGY's board of directors are considered experienced (5.6 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2026/01/07 01:01 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/01/07 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/09/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
VAALCO Energy, Inc. is covered by 9 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Stephane Guy Foucaud | Auctus Advisors LLP |
| Philip Hallam | Canaccord Genuity |
| Charlie Sharp | Canaccord Genuity |