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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