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Aaron Levie

Chief Executive Officer at BOX
Since April 2005
Age
39 years
Education
Has attended the University of Southern California from 2003 to 2005.
Tenure
Founded BOX in April 2005 and has served as its Chief Executive Officer since then, while also serving as Chair of the Board from December 2013 to May 2021.

Also at BOX

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David Leeb
Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
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Dylan Smith
Chief Financial Officer
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Olivia Nottebohm
Chief Operating Officer

About

Aaron Levie is a pioneering entrepreneur in the cloud-based content management industry, having co-founded BOX in April 2005. His vision has driven BOX to become a preferred content cloud provider for Fortune 500 companies.

Throughout his tenure, he has emphasized innovative leadership. Serving as the Chief Executive Officer since the company’s inception and stepping into the role of Board Chair from December 2013 to May 2021, he has consistently steered the company through various phases of growth and transformation.

A solid academic foundation from his time at the University of Southern California (2003 to 2005) further supported his entrepreneurial journey. Although specific personal details beyond his professional milestones are limited, his contributions to the content management industry and his leadership at BOX remain widely recognized.

$BOX Performance Under Aaron Levie

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Box Chair of the Board of Directors December 2013 - May 2021 Served as Board Chair at Box, a role no longer active since May 2021

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2024
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Salary$163,500 2024Base salary for 2024
All Other Compensation$263 2024Paid on behalf for basic life insurance

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2024

Performance-based Restricted Stock Units (PSUs) Details

MetricDetails
Grant DateDecember 18, 2024
Grant PlanAmended and Restated 2015 Equity Incentive Plan
Grant Size600,000 PSUs (divided into three equal tranches of 200,000 PSUs each)
Price Hurdles & VestingTranche 1: $40.00 hurdle, 1-year vesting, 200,000 PSUs
Tranche 2: $50.00 hurdle, 2-year vesting, 200,000 PSUs
Tranche 3: $60.00 hurdle, 3-year vesting, 200,000 PSUs
Performance MeasurementStock price must meet or exceed the hurdle over a 45 trading-day period
Vesting ConditionsService requirement and forfeiture of PSUs if stock price hurdle is not met or service is terminated before vesting
Evaluation PeriodPerformance period ends on the fourth anniversary of the grant date
Grant Date Fair ValueNot explicitly provided
Grant Date Stock PriceNot explicitly provided