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    Aaron Levie

    Chief Executive Officer at Box Inc
    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 Inc

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    Box Chair of the Board of Directors December 2013 - May 2021 Served as Board Chair at Box, a role no longer active since May 2021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