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Matti Shem Tov

Chief Executive Officer at CLARIVATE
Since August 9, 2024
Age
64 years
Education
Holds a Bachelor of Social Sciences and an MBA from Bar-Ilan University.
Tenure
Joined Clarivate on August 6, 2024, and assumed the Chief Executive Officer role on August 9, 2024 after serving in several senior leadership positions.

Also at CLARIVATE

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Bar Veinstein
President, Academia & Government
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Gordon Samson
President, Intellectual Property
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Henry Levy
President, Life Sciences & Healthcare

About

Matti Shem Tov was born in 1960 and is a seasoned executive with over 30 years of global leadership experience in the software, data, and analytics industries.

He built his foundation in higher education by earning a Bachelor of Social Sciences and an MBA from Bar-Ilan University, which has supported his successful career trajectory.

Before joining Clarivate, he held key roles including President and Chief Executive Officer at Ex Libris Ltd., CEO at ProQuest LLC, and an operating partner at Lone View Capital, demonstrating his ability to lead across diverse sectors.

Upon joining Clarivate on August 6, 2024, he was appointed as Chief Executive Officer effective August 9, 2024, marking a new chapter in his executive career and the growth of the company.

$CLVT Performance Under Matti Shem Tov

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Lone View Capital Operating Partner June 2022 - March 2024 N/A
ProQuest LLC Chief Executive Officer September 2017 - June 2022 Included period following Clarivate's acquisition in December 2021
Ex Libris Ltd. President and Chief Executive Officer 2003 - 2017 Led company to become a prominent developer of cloud-based software solutions
Surecomp Limited President N/A Held various leadership roles before joining Ex Libris

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2024
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Annual Base Salary$900,000 AnnualBase salary for 2024
Sign-On RSU Grant$499,999 / 80,645 shares Vest on 1st anniversarySign-on RSUs, subject to continued employment
Involuntary Termination Without Cause (Non-Change in Control)$3,587,633 Upon termination eventRSUs: $887,633; Severance: $2,700,000
Involuntary Termination Without Cause (Change in Control)$6,877,418 Upon change in control termination eventRSUs: $1,843,547; Severance: $3,600,000
Death or Disability$3,277,418 Upon event occurrencePSUs: $1,433,871; RSUs: $1,843,547
Other Compensation$52,305 AnnualOther compensation for 2024

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2024

Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) Components

MetricWeight (%)Performance Level AchievedAmount Earned
Pre-bonus Adjusted EBITDA90% 62% $197,509
Voice of Customer10% 90% $31,743

Payment Details

  • Total AIP Payment: $229,252.
  • Target Amount: $352,695 (prorated based on hire date).
  • Maximum Cap: 200% of target ($705,390).
  • Conditions: Cash-based incentive; determined solely by annual performance metrics with no vesting schedule; individual modifier was not applied.
  • Evaluation Period: Annual.