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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