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    Robert Reffkin

    Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Board of Directors at Compass
    Board
    Since October 2012
    Age
    45 years
    Education
    Holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Business Administration from Columbia University.
    Tenure
    Joined COMP in October 2012 as Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Director, and later assumed the role of Chairman of the Board in February 2021.

    Also at Compass

    BS
    Bradley Serwin
    General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
    KR
    Kalani Reelitz
    Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

    About

    Robert Reffkin is a 45-year-old executive with a robust background in finance and real estate, holding both a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Business Administration from Columbia University.

    He began his tenure at COMP in October 2012 as the Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Director, and later expanded his responsibilities by taking on the role of Chairman of the Board in February 2021.

    Throughout his career, he has also held significant roles at distinguished organizations such as Goldman Sachs, Lazard Ltd, and McKinsey & Co., and contributed to public service as a fellow at the Department of Treasury, reflecting a diverse and accomplished professional background.

    $COMP Performance Under Robert Reffkin

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Compass, Inc.Interim Principal Financial OfficerSeptember 2022 - November 2022
    Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.Chief of Staff to the President; Chief Operating Officer; Vice President in the Principal Investment Area2006 - 2012
    The White HouseFellow at the Department of Treasury2005 - 2006
    Lazard LtdInvestment Banker2003 - 2005
    McKinsey & Co.Business Analyst1999 - 2001
    America Needs YouFounderN/A Non-profit organization providing mentorship and career development services to first-generation college students

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Base Salary$900,000 Fixed cash compensation throughout 2024Increase from 2023 base salary of $500,000 (80% increase)
    Time-Based RSU Award$9,000,000 (approved value) / $12,251,990 (grant date fair value) Vesting over 4 years: 25% on January 1, 2025; remaining shares in equal annual installments until January 1, 2028 3,258,508 shares granted on January 1, 2024; determined based on a trailing 30-day average of $2.762 with a grant date stock price of $3.76

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024

    Cash Performance Bonus

    MetricValueNotes
    Target Bonus$900,000 100% of base salary; annual incentive based on full year 2024
    Performance MetricsFree Cash Flow (75%), Individual/Discretionary (25%) Weighting allocated to each performance area
    Free Cash Flow Threshold$(20) million 0% payout at this level
    Free Cash Flow Target$30 million 100% payout if achieved
    Free Cash Flow Maximum$80 million 200% payout if achieved
    Actual Free Cash Flow Achievement$105.8 million Exceeded the maximum performance level
    Vesting Schedule / Grant Date DetailsN/ANo vesting schedule or grant date for cash bonus; determined solely on 2024 performance
    Evaluation PeriodFull Year 2024Performance is measured over the 2024 fiscal year