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Tim Vanderhook

Chief Executive Officer and Chairman at Viant Technology
Board
Since October 2020
Age
44 years
Education
Earned a B.S. degree in Business Administration from the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California.
Tenure
Joined DSP in October 2020 as Chief Executive Officer and became Chairman in February 2021.

Also at Viant Technology

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Chris Vanderhook
Chief Operating Officer and Director
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Larry Madden
Chief Financial Officer

About

Tim Vanderhook is a seasoned executive in the digital advertising industry with extensive experience in founding and steering technology companies.

He co-founded Viant Technology Inc. and has been instrumental in shaping the company’s strategic direction by leveraging his expertise in capital management, acquisitions, and innovative digital advertising solutions.

In addition to his leadership at DSP, his professional journey highlights significant contributions in building ad-supported streaming platforms and navigating complex industry challenges, reinforcing his reputation as a visionary leader.

$DSP Performance Under Tim Vanderhook

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
XUMO Co-founder N/A Co-founded XUMO; acquired by Comcast in 2020
Viant Technology LLC Co-founder, CEO, Board Member Since 1999 (dates not fully specified) Co-founded in 1999 and served as CEO and on its board of directors

External Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Chapman University Board of Trustees Current Currently serves on the Board of Trustees

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2024
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Base Salary$700,000 AnnualFixed salary, unchanged from 2023.
Bonus$0 N/ANo bonus awarded for 2024.
Stock Awards$1,932,177 Vesting quarterly over 3 years (starting March 10, 2024)Aggregate grant date fair value of RSU awards under the 2021 Plan.
Option Awards$643,146 Vesting quarterly over 3 years (starting March 10, 2024)Aggregate grant date fair value of nonqualified stock options under the 2021 Plan.

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2024

Performance Compensation

ComponentPerformance MetricsTargetThresholdMax (Cap)WeightsVesting ScheduleEvaluation PeriodActual ResultPayout Amount
Non-Equity Incentive PlanContribution Excluding Traffic Acquisition Costs; Adjusted EBITDA 100% of base salary ($700,000 )0%150% of target opportunity 70% (Contribution), 30% (Adjusted EBITDA) N/A (cash-based incentive) 2024127.8% $894,345