Last updated: 13 June 2024 at 7:27pm EST

W. Gilbert West Net Worth




The estimated Net Worth of W Gilbert West is at least $86 Million dollars as of 30 April 2024. Mr. West owns over 250,000 units of Forward Air stock worth over $70,838,500 and over the last 10 years he sold FWRD stock worth over $14,956,164. In addition, he makes $202,695 as Independent Director at Forward Air.

Mr. West FWRD stock SEC Form 4 insiders trading

W has made over 21 trades of the Forward Air stock since 2015, according to the Form 4 filled with the SEC. Most recently he bought 250,000 units of FWRD stock worth $1,115,000 on 30 April 2024.

The largest trade he's ever made was buying 250,000 units of Forward Air stock on 30 April 2024 worth over $1,115,000. On average, W trades about 13,594 units every 80 days since 2015. As of 30 April 2024 he still owns at least 2,160,369 units of Forward Air stock.

You can see the complete history of Mr. West stock trades at the bottom of the page.





W. Gilbert West biography

W. Gilbert West serves as Independent Director of the Company. Mr. West has served as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Delta Air Lines (“Delta”) since February 2016 and previously served in various leadership positions since he began his career with Delta in March 2008. He previously served as President and CEO of Laidlaw Transit Services from 2006 to 2007. He also has been a member of the Brevard College Board of Trustees in North Carolina since October 2017. He served from 2014 to 2016 on the Board of Directors for the American Cancer Society and from 2008 until 2014, he was member of its Executive Leadership Council. He has served on the Board of Directors for Wheels Up Partners LLC since January 2020.

What is the salary of W West?

As the Independent Director of Forward Air, the total compensation of W West at Forward Air is $202,695. There are 14 executives at Forward Air getting paid more, with Thomas Schmitt having the highest compensation of $1,332,720.



How old is W West?

W West is 59, he's been the Independent Director of Forward Air since 2018. There are 6 older and 13 younger executives at Forward Air. The oldest executive at Forward Air Corp. is Ronald Allen, 78, who is the Independent Director.

What's W West's mailing address?

W's mailing address filed with the SEC is 1700 FLIGHT WAY, , TUSTIN, CA, 92782.

Insiders trading at Forward Air

Over the last 21 years, insiders at Forward Air have traded over $127,685,325 worth of Forward Air stock and bought 62,236 units worth $3,991,484 . The most active insiders traders include Scott M Niswonger, Bruce A Campbell, and Larry D Leinweber. On average, Forward Air executives and independent directors trade stock every 20 days with the average trade being worth of $685,573. The most recent stock trade was executed by Kyle R Mitchin on 25 August 2023, trading 1,093 units of FWRD stock currently worth $75,013.



What does Forward Air do?

forward air corporation is a leading provider of time-definite surface transportation and related logistics services to the north american air freight and expedited ltl market. we provide scheduled surface transportation of cargo as a cost effective, reliable alternative to air transportation. we transport air freight that must be delivered at a specific time, but is less time-sensitive than traditional integrated services. in the past decade, we have greatly expanded our service offerings to include an array of logistics services, including pick-up and delivery, intermodal drayage, pool distribution, and specialized temperature-controlled logistics services. our network of freight terminals are located on or near airports in 92 u.s. and canadian cities, including our central sorting facility in columbus, ohio and 11 regional sort centers that create the most effective linehaul network in the industry.



What does Forward Air's logo look like?

Forward Air Corp. logo

Complete history of Mr. West stock trades at Forward Air, Delta Air Lines, Hertz Global, and Virgin Galactic Inc

Date
#
Company
Insider
Trans.
Transaction
Shares Price per share Total value Shares after Source
30 Apr 2024 W Gilbert West
CEO
Buy 250,000 $4.46 $1,115,000
30 Apr 2024
2,160,369
5 Feb 2020 W Gilbert West
Sr. EVP and COO
Sale 8,700 $59.18 $514,866
5 Feb 2020
57,834
19 Jul 2019 W Gilbert West
Sr. EVP and COO
Sale 10,342 $62.64 $647,823
19 Jul 2019
82,992
11 Apr 2019 W Gilbert West
Sr. EVP and COO
Sale 7,465 $58.52 $436,852
11 Apr 2019
93,334
21 Feb 2019 W Gilbert West
Sr. EVP and COO
Sale 36,000 $51.51 $1,854,360
21 Feb 2019
100,799
8 Feb 2019 W Gilbert West
Sr. EVP and COO
Sale 21,000 $50.49 $1,060,290
8 Feb 2019
136,799
26 Jul 2018 W Gilbert West
Sr. EVP and COO
Sale 11,391 $53.30 $607,140
26 Jul 2018
83,056
18 Jul 2018 W Gilbert West
Sr. EVP and COO
Sale 10,000 $52.65 $526,500
18 Jul 2018
94,447
13 Jul 2018 W Gilbert West
Sr. EVP and COO
Sale 15,000 $50.47 $757,050
13 Jul 2018
104,447
18 Apr 2018 W Gilbert West
Sr. EVP and COO
Sale 17,250 $55.00 $948,750
18 Apr 2018
119,447
2 Feb 2018 W Gilbert West
Sr. EVP and COO
Sale 9,000 $56.06 $504,540
2 Feb 2018
61,872
26 May 2017 W Gilbert West
Sr. EVP and COO
Sale 26,131 $50.47 $1,318,832
26 May 2017
89,232
15 Feb 2017 W Gilbert West
Sr. EVP and COO
Sale 15,600 $51.29 $800,124
15 Feb 2017
111,113
9 Feb 2017 W Gilbert West
Sr. EVP and COO
Sale 10,000 $49.20 $492,000
9 Feb 2017
126,713
9 Nov 2016 W Gilbert West
Sr. EVP and COO
Sale 11,677 $44.46 $519,159
9 Nov 2016
95,313
9 Nov 2016 W Gilbert West
Sr. EVP and COO
Sale 11,677 $44.46 $519,159
9 Nov 2016
95,313
18 May 2016 W Gilbert West
Sr. EVP and COO
Sale 12,000 $44.00 $528,000
18 May 2016
106,990
23 Feb 2016 W Gilbert West
Sr. EVP and COO
Sale 23,676 $48.73 $1,153,731
23 Feb 2016
118,990
25 Jan 2016 W Gilbert West
Sr. EVP and COO
Sale 4,365 $46.65 $203,627
25 Jan 2016
88,910
19 Oct 2015 W Gilbert West
Sr. EVP and COO
Sale 20,500 $49.92 $1,023,360
19 Oct 2015
93,275
29 Jul 2015 W Gilbert West
Sr. EVP and COO
Sale 12,000 $45.00 $540,000
29 Jul 2015
113,775


Forward Air executives and stock owners

Forward Air executives and other stock owners filed with the SEC include: