Gregory James Blattner
About Gregory James Blattner
Independent director of Dominari Holdings Inc. since 2018; age 48 as of the 2025 proxy record. He is Vice President of AHEAD’s Managed Services business (since January 2022) and brings nearly a decade of technology experience focused on financial services. Prior roles include Agio (enterprise IT/cybersecurity sales), Thomson Reuters (Eikon business development), American Express (FX sales), JPMorgan (operational risk and FX product sales), and Morgan Stanley (corporate treasury funding). He holds a bachelor’s degree from Iona College .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHEAD | Vice President, Managed Services | Jan 2022–present | Leads managed services for hybrid tech solutions |
| Agio | Enterprise account sales and management | ~7 years prior to 2022 | Growth in enterprise IT/cybersecurity client base |
| Thomson Reuters | Business Development Manager (Eikon) | May–Dec 2013 | Eikon platform growth initiatives |
| American Express | Sales Manager (Foreign Exchange) | 2010–2013 | FX product sales for treasury services |
| JPMorgan | Operational risk (IB) and FX product sales | 2005–2009 | Risk management and product sales |
| Morgan Stanley | Associate, corporate treasury funding | 2000–2004 | Treasury funding operations |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Public Company? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHEAD (technology services integrator) | Vice President, Managed Services | No (private) | Focus on architecture/deploy/manage hybrid tech solutions |
| Other public company directorships (past 5 years) | — | — | None disclosed for Blattner; the company states directors (unless otherwise noted) held no other reporting company directorships in past five years |
Board Governance
- Independence: The Board determined Blattner is an independent director under Nasdaq rules; he serves on fully independent Audit, Compensation, and Nominating committees (though not as a member of Audit/Compensation) .
- Committee roles: Chairman of the Nominating & Governance Committee; member Brian Parsley. Blattner is not listed as a member of Audit or Compensation; not on Investment .
- Attendance: In 2024 the Board held 3 meetings; Audit 4; Compensation 4; Investment 1; Nominating held none. Each incumbent director attended at least 75% of Board and committee meetings. Non‑management directors meet in executive session at each quarterly board meeting .
- Board composition (2025 proxy): Hayes (Chair/CEO), Blattner (independent), Wool (President), Parsley (independent), Haug (independent). Independent committees have separate chairs .
Committee Assignments Snapshot
| Committee | 2024 Status | 2025 Status |
|---|---|---|
| Audit | Not a member | Not a member |
| Compensation | Not a member | Not a member |
| Nominating & Governance | Chairman | Chairman |
| Investment | Not listed | Not listed |
Fixed Compensation
- Structure: Non‑employee directors receive a $65,000 annual cash retainer paid quarterly. An additional $5,000 annual retainer is paid to the Chairman of the Board (not applicable since CEO serves as Chairman). Blattner received $65,000 in cash in 2024; no stock awards granted that year .
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Annual cash retainer ($) | $65,000 (paid) | $65,000 (paid) |
| Stock awards ($) | $0 | $0 |
| Option awards ($) | $0 | $0 |
| Additional retainer (Chair) ($) | $0 (CEO is Chair) | $0 (CEO is Chair) |
Performance Compensation
- No director performance‑based compensation disclosed (no RSUs/PSUs or option grants to Blattner in 2024). Outstanding director equity holdings (legacy grants) are noted below; no performance metrics tied to director pay disclosed .
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Annual equity grant (shares/$) | None disclosed | None disclosed |
| Performance metrics (revenue/EBITDA/TSR/ESG) | Not applicable | Not applicable |
Note: Company’s 2022 Equity Incentive Plan includes a clawback policy for award recipients; directors receiving awards would be subject to it. Clawback acceptance is required by participants; terms may be amended to comply with the policy .
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| Entity | Type | Role | Overlap/Interlock Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| None disclosed (public reporting companies) | — | — | Company indicates no other reporting company directorships for directors unless otherwise reported; none for Blattner |
Expertise & Qualifications
- Technology and operations expertise across managed services, enterprise IT, cybersecurity, and financial services workflows; sales/account management leadership. This supports his chair role on Nominating & Governance (board composition, governance standards) .
Equity Ownership
- Current beneficial ownership (as of Oct 13, 2025 record date): 54,170 common shares beneficially owned (<1%), comprised of 22,411 shares, 2,941 options, and 28,818 warrants exercisable within 60 days .
- Trend: Ownership increased from 12,411 shares (incl. 2,941 options) as of Sept 10, 2024, to 68,579 as of Feb 24, 2025, then 54,170 as of Oct 13, 2025 (mix includes warrants/options). No pledging/hypothecation disclosures identified for Blattner .
| As-of Date (Record) | Common Shares | Options (exercisable ≤60 days) | Warrants (exercisable ≤60 days) | % of Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2024 | 9,470 | 2,941 | — | <1% |
| Feb 24, 2025 | 36,820 | 2,941 | 28,818 | <1% |
| Oct 13, 2025 | 22,411 | 2,941 | 28,818 | <1% |
Governance Assessment
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Strengths:
- Independent director; chairs Nominating & Governance, adding board composition and governance oversight skills .
- Regular executive sessions for non‑management directors at quarterly board meetings enhance independence oversight .
- Consistent attendance (≥75%) in 2023 and 2024, meeting baseline engagement expectations .
- Modest director pay in cash; no 2024 equity grants, limiting dilution and potential pay‑related conflicts .
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Concerns / RED FLAGS:
- Nominating Committee did not hold meetings in 2023 or 2024 despite governance responsibilities—low committee activity under Blattner’s chairmanship may indicate limited proactive board refresh/governance work .
- Company has not adopted formal written policies for related‑party transactions; approvals are case‑by‑case by the Board. 2025 proxy lists multiple related‑party arrangements (e.g., SPVs and prior Revere affiliations), increasing oversight demands and reputational risk even if not tied to Blattner personally .
- Board Chair is also CEO; no Lead Independent Director disclosed, concentrating power and requiring strong independent committee functioning to counterbalance .
- Director equity holdings include options/warrants; while alignment-positive, lack of disclosed director ownership guidelines, hedging/pledging policy specifics, or meeting fees/committee chair fees reduces transparency on alignment and incentives .
Overall: Blattner brings relevant technology/operations expertise and independence, but the lack of Nominating Committee activity and absence of a formal related‑party policy at the company level are governance quality concerns that may affect investor confidence if not addressed .