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Olivier Pomel

Chief Executive Officer at Datadog
Board
Since June 2010
Age
47 years
Education
Earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Computer Science from Ecole Centrale Paris.
Tenure
Joined DDOG as a co-founder in June 2010 and has served as CEO and Board Member since then.

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About

Olivier Pomel is the co-founder, CEO, and a Board Member of Datadog (DDOG), where he has played an instrumental role since its founding in June 2010. His journey began with a strong technical foundation, having held engineering positions at IBM Research and serving as the Vice President of Technology at Wireless Generation, Inc. before the company’s acquisition by News Corp. in 2010.

With a deep understanding of cloud technologies and software development, his leadership has driven DDOG to become a leading observability and security platform for cloud applications. His strategic decisions have taken the company through significant milestones, including a successful IPO and continuous recognition as a leader in the industry.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, his background reflects a commitment to excellence and innovation. The blend of his technical expertise and visionary leadership continues to influence the tech landscape, cementing his reputation as a prominent figure in the industry.

Remaining a central figure in the company, his ongoing contributions reflect both his personal dedication and the transformative impact he has had on the organization.

$DDOG Performance Under Olivier Pomel

Past Roles

Organization Role Date Range Details
Wireless Generation, Inc. Vice President of Technology 2002 – 2010 SaaS technology company; acquired by News Corp in 2010
IBM Research Engineering positions N/A Held engineering roles prior to Wireless Generation

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2023
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Base Salary$400,000 Annual Fixed portion as determined by the compensation committee; unchanged from fiscal 2022 levels
All Other Compensation$450 Annual Includes life insurance premiums and matching 401(k) contributions (with matching contributions amounting to $2,000 mentioned)

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2023

Non-Equity Incentive Compensation

MetricValueDetails
Performance MetricsNet new ARR and non-GAAP operating income Bonus contingent upon attaining these metrics
Threshold80% of net new ARR target Minimum non-GAAP operating income must be met for payout
Target Payout$375,000 Target annual bonus payout
Maximum Payout$750,000 Cap at 200% of the target payout
Vesting ScheduleN/A Cash bonus; no vesting schedule applies
Evaluation PeriodFiscal 2023 Annual performance measurement period

Stock Awards

MetricValueDetails
Grant DateApril 25, 2023 Award grant date
Grant Date Fair Value$10,908,938 Fair value of the total award package on grant date
RSUs87,007 units Vesting: one-quarter vests on March 1, 2024; remainder vests in 12 equal installments on each June 1, September 1, December 1, and March 1 thereafter, conditional on continuous service
PSUs87,007 units Vesting subject to performance and service conditions; precise performance thresholds are not specified
Performance MetricsNot specified PSUs are contingent on company performance (e.g., revenue or operating income targets) but exact metrics and thresholds are not detailed