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    Ajei S. Gopal

    President and Chief Executive Officer at ANSYS Inc
    Board
    Since January 1, 2017
    Age
    62 years
    Tenure
    Joined ANSYS as an independent director in 2011, transitioned to President and Chief Operating Officer in 2016, and has served as President and Chief Executive Officer since January 1, 2017.

    Also at ANSYS Inc

    JL
    Janet Lee
    Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary
    RP
    Rachel Pyles
    Chief Financial Officer and Senior VP of Finance
    SE
    Shane Emswiler
    Senior Vice President of Products

    About

    Dr. Ajei S. Gopal is a seasoned executive known for his extensive experience in the technology sector. He has built a robust career that includes early roles at IBM, co-founding ReefEdge Networks, and holding senior positions at global firms such as Symantec, CA Technologies, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company.

    His move to ANSYS marked a pivotal chapter in his career. Initially joining the board of directors in 2011, he later transitioned into an executive leadership role, first as President and Chief Operating Officer in 2016, and then taking the helm as President and Chief Executive Officer on January 1, 2017.

    Throughout his tenure at ANSYS, he has leveraged his deep understanding of technology and business operations to drive growth and innovation across the company. Beyond his role at ANSYS, he continues to contribute to the technology landscape through his directorships at other companies, reflecting a broad impact on the industry.

    $ANSS Performance Under Ajei S. Gopal

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Ansys President and Chief Operating Officer 2016Held until his appointment as CEO in 2017
    Ansys Independent Director of the Board 2011-2016Served until transitioning to full-time employment in 2016
    Silver Lake Operating Partner 2013-2016Seconded as Interim President and Chief Operating Officer at Symantec in 2016
    Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company Senior Vice President 2011-2013N/A
    CA Technologies Executive Vice President 2006-2011N/A
    Symantec Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer 2004-2006N/A
    ReefEdge Networks Co-founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Board Member 2000-2004N/A
    IBM Roles in IBM Research and IBM’s Software Group 1991-2000Worked initially at IBM Research and later in IBM’s Software Group

    External Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Fiserv, Inc. Board of Directors Since 2024 Currently serving as a board member outside ANSS

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Base Salary$850,000 Annual (as per 2023 contract)Fixed base pay for 2023
    401(k) Plan Contributions$13,050 As provided by the plan guidelines401(k) contributions for 2023
    Financial Planning Benefits$16,785 As provided in 2023Financial planning benefits for 2023
    Spousal Travel to a Business Function$13,796 Incurred as neededTravel expenses for spousal attendance at a business function
    Attorney Fees Reimbursement$25,000 One-time (linked to contract renegotiation)Reimbursement for attorney fees during contract renegotiation

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023

    Performance-Based Cash Bonus

    MetricDetailCitation
    GAAP Revenue PerformanceTarget: $2,148.0M, Achievement: $2,201.8M (102.5% of target)
    Non-GAAP Operating Income PerformanceTarget: $896.0M, Achievement: $930.9M (103.9% of target)
    WeightsGAAP Revenue: 50%, Non-GAAP Operating Income: 50%
    Payout PercentagesGAAP: 189.6%, Non-GAAP: 187.3%, Overall Weighted Achievement: 188.4%
    Bonus Payment$2,402,483 (equals 282.6% of base salary)
    Evaluation Period2023
    Vesting ScheduleNot applicable (cash bonus is paid based on end-of-year performance)

    Performance Stock Units (PSUs)

    MetricDetailCitation
    Total PSUs Granted (at Target)34,576 shares
    Breakdown80% Operating Metric PSUs (27,661 shares), 20% TSR PSUs (6,915 shares)
    Operating Metric PSU TargetsThreshold: 1,844 shares, Target: 9,220 shares, Maximum: 18,440 shares
    Operating MetricsAdjusted ACV: $2,234.0M, Adjusted Unlevered Operating Cash Flow: $722.9M; resulted in a 200% payout for the sub-performance period
    Vesting Schedule (Operating PSUs)Vests three years from the grant date (March 3, 2026), contingent upon continued employment
    TSR PSU TargetsThreshold: 1,729 shares, Target: 6,915 shares, Maximum: 13,830 shares
    TSR EvaluationBased on Total Shareholder Return compared to the Nasdaq Composite Index over a three-year period ending December 31, 2025