F. Thomson Leighton
Also at Akamai Technologies Inc
About
F. Thomson Leighton serves as the Chief Executive Officer, President, and Director of Akamai Technologies, Inc. The available documents confirm his current responsibility in the executive management of the company but do not provide further details regarding his personal background or academic achievements.
Although his role as a principal executive officer is well documented, there is no additional information on when he joined the company, the timeline of any promotions, or other positions that he may have held. The details provided focus solely on his commitment to Akamai’s regulatory and filing responsibilities.
In terms of professional accomplishments and contributions within Akamai, the documents only affirm his leadership position and the signing of various certifications and reports on behalf of the company. There is no extended narrative on his career trajectory, personal details, or any work outside his executive duties at Akamai Technologies.
Overall, while his current role is clear, further insight into his educational background, tenure milestones, and broader biographical story remain unspecified in the documents provided.
$AKAM Performance Under F. Thomson Leighton
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akamai Technologies, Inc. | Chief Scientist | Until January 2013 | Promoted to Chief Executive Officer, President, and Director in January 2013 |
| Presidential Informational Technology Advisory Committee on Cybersecurity | Chair | 2003 - 2005 | Advisory role on cybersecurity |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) | Professor of Applied Mathematics | Since 1982 (currently on leave) | Currently on leave from this role |
Fixed Compensation
| Component Name | Amount | Payment Schedule | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Salary | $1.00 | Annually, in cash | Fixed annual base salary |
| Target Bonus | $1,500,000 | Issued in shares upon certification of 2025 performance | Contingent on achieving 50% revenue and 50% adjusted operating income targets; subject to an ESG modifier of ±10% |
| Maximum Bonus | $3,300,000 | Issued in shares upon certification of 2025 performance | Achieved if performance exceeds 110% of target; similar performance metrics and ESG modifier apply |
Performance Compensation
Performance Compensation Components
| Component Name | Target Amount | Threshold | Maximum Amount | Weighting | Vesting Schedule | Evaluation Period | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Target Bonus | $1,500,000 | 100% of specified targets | N/A | 50% Revenue, 50% Adjusted Operating Income | Immediate vesting upon certification | Fiscal Year 2025; evaluated on the 2025 Certification Date | Bonus is adjusted by an ESG modifier of up to ±10% based on meeting environmental, social, and governance objectives |
| Maximum Bonus | N/A | 110% of target performance | $3,300,000 | 50% Revenue, 50% Adjusted Operating Income | Immediate vesting upon issuance | Fiscal Year 2025; evaluated on the 2025 Certification Date | Grant Date for RSU issuance is March 3, 2025; award is determined by dividing the bonus amount by the closing sale price of Akamai common stock on the Grant Date; performance below 90% results in no payout |