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    Olivier Pomel

    Chief Executive Officer at Datadog Inc
    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