Jocelyn Moore
DraftKingsAbout Jocelyn Moore
Independent director at DraftKings since September 2020; age 48. Principal, Jocelyn Moore Consulting, LLC, with prior senior corporate affairs roles at the NFL (EVP Communications & Public Affairs; Head of Public Policy) and Pretium. Education: B.A. in English and M.Ed. in Student Personnel in Higher Education from the University of Florida .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Football League (NFL) | EVP, Communications & Public Affairs (Global Chief Communications Officer) | Jun 2018 – Apr 2020 | Managed league corporate affairs; led external communications strategy |
| NFL | SVP, Public Policy & Government Affairs; Head, Washington, D.C. office | Jul 2016 – Jun 2018 | Led public policy agenda; managed PAC |
| Pretium | Senior Managing Director, Corporate Affairs; Executive Committee member | Jan 2022 – Jun 2023 | Corporate affairs leadership |
| Jocelyn Moore Consulting, LLC | Principal | May 2020 – present | Advises CEOs/boards on strategic communications, crisis/risk, regulatory affairs, CSR, DEI |
| Games & Esports Experience Acquisition Corp. | Director; Audit Committee member | Jun 2022 – ~Apr 2023 | SPAC governance in interactive media/esports |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| OppFi Inc. (NYSE: OPFI) | Director | Current | Public company directorship |
| Pallas Advisors | Director | Current | Strategic advisory in national security/defense/innovation |
| First Responder Network (FirstNet) Authority | Board member | Appointed Oct 2021 | Public-private partnership governance |
| WVU Health System | Director | Current | Quality & Patient Safety Committee |
| University of Florida Foundation National Board | Director | Current | Audit and Nominating Committees |
| DC Rape Crisis Center | Director | Current | Fundraising Committee |
Board Governance
- Independence: Moore is an independent director under NASDAQ and SEC rules .
- Committee assignments and engagement:
- Compensation Committee member; committee held 5 meetings in 2024 .
- Compliance and Risk Committee member; committee held 4 meetings in 2024 .
- Transaction Committee member; committee held 4 meetings in 2024 .
- Attendance: Each director attended at least 75% of Board and applicable committee meetings; the Board met 6 times in 2024; non-employee directors held 4 executive sessions .
- Board leadership: Combined CEO/Chair; no Lead Independent Director .
- Controlled company context: CEO Jason Robins controls ~89% of total voting power; Board nonetheless maintains majority independent composition and fully independent key committees .
Fixed Compensation
| Component | Amount/Structure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Board retainer (cash) | $45,000 | Payable quarterly; retainers delivered in equity until profitability |
| Committee chair retainers | Audit: $20,000; Compensation: $17,500; Nominating, Compliance & Risk, Transaction: $10,000 | N/A to Moore (not a chair) |
| Committee member retainers | Audit: $10,000; Compensation: $7,500; Nominating: $5,000; Compliance & Risk: $5,000; Transaction: $10,000 | Payable quarterly; equity delivery until profitable |
Performance Compensation
| Equity Award | Grant mechanism | Vesting | 2024 Value / Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual equity retainer (RSUs) | $250,000 RSUs at annual meeting | Vests at next annual meeting or 1-year anniversary | Aggregate unvested RSUs per non-employee director: 6,969 units as of 12/31/2024 |
| 2024 Director Stock Awards (Moore) | RSUs | As above | $317,816 total stock awards for 2024 |
No performance-based equity (PSUs) for directors disclosed; director equity is time-based RSUs tied to service .
Director Compensation (FY2024)
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Stock Awards (RSUs) | $317,816 |
| All Other Compensation | $0 |
| Total | $317,816 |
Other Directorships & Interlocks
- Public company: OppFi (NYSE: OPFI) — fintech; no disclosed business ties to DraftKings .
- Advisory/private boards: Pallas Advisors; FirstNet Authority; multiple non-profits; no related-party transactions involving Moore disclosed in DKNG proxy (related party section references other executives/entities) .
Expertise & Qualifications
- Corporate affairs, crisis/risk management, regulatory policy, strategic communications, and DEI leadership from NFL and Pretium roles .
- Government/public policy experience; national security advisory exposure via Pallas Advisors and FirstNet Authority .
- Non-profit governance with audit and nominating committee participation (UF Foundation) and healthcare quality oversight (WVU Health System) .
Equity Ownership
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Beneficial ownership (Class A shares) | 27,260 shares; <1% of Class A outstanding |
| Shares outstanding (Record Date) | 499,955,809 Class A shares |
| Unvested RSUs (director grants) | 6,969 RSUs outstanding per director at 12/31/2024 |
| Pledging/Hedging | Company policy prohibits hedging/pledging without CLO approval; no pledges disclosed for Moore |
| Ownership guidelines | Non-employee directors: 5x Board cash retainer target; 5-year compliance window (company discloses guideline; director-specific compliance not disclosed) |
Governance Assessment
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Strengths:
- Independent status; active roles across Compensation, Compliance & Risk, and Transaction committees, indicating deep engagement with pay design, compliance/cyber, and strategic/M&A review .
- At least 75% attendance with robust committee workload; Board held executive sessions for independent oversight .
- Director pay structure is predominantly equity via RSUs that vest on service, supporting alignment; clear fee schedule and ownership guideline (5x retainer) encouraging skin-in-the-game .
- Compensation Committee uses an independent consultant (FW Cook); committee members (including Moore) have no insider interlocks or prior officer roles at DKNG, mitigating pay-setting conflicts .
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Watchpoints / RED FLAGS:
- Controlled company structure with CEO holding ~89% voting power and combined CEO/Chair; absence of a Lead Independent Director can constrain independent board influence; investors should monitor committee autonomy and executive session rigor .
- Director equity is time-based rather than performance-linked; while typical for directors, it provides alignment via ownership but not performance gating .
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Conflicts/Related Parties:
- No related-party transactions involving Moore disclosed; broader related-party items relate to other executives (e.g., aircraft lease), not to Moore .
Overall, Moore’s independent status, cross-committee participation (Compensation, Compliance & Risk, Transaction), and governance/communications expertise support board effectiveness in pay oversight, risk/compliance, and strategic review within DKNG’s controlled company context .