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    Scott Staples

    Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at FFirst Advantage Corp
    Board
    Since April 2017
    Age
    58 years
    Education
    Holds a B.A. from the University of Delaware and an M.B.A. from Fairleigh Dickinson University.
    Tenure
    Joined First Advantage in April 2017 as Chief Executive Officer after an extensive career that included co-founding Mindtree Ltd. and leadership roles in various companies.

    Also at First Advantage Corp

    BTJ
    Bret T. Jardine
    EVP, General Counsel, and Secretary
    JMS
    Joelle M. Smith
    President
    SM
    Steven Marks
    Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

    About

    Scott Staples is the 58-year-old Chief Executive Officer of First Advantage, bringing a wealth of experience from his previous roles and entrepreneurial ventures.

    With over two decades in the industry, his early career encompassed significant positions at Cambridge Technology Partners, Gemini Consulting, and Prudential, followed by a remarkable 17-year tenure as President Americas & Global Head of Business Groups at Mindtree Ltd., which he co-founded.

    Since joining First Advantage in April 2017, he has led the company through pivotal strategic initiatives, including transformative digital innovations and major acquisitions that have broadened the company’s portfolio and global footprint.

    His professional journey is marked by a consistent emphasis on leadership, innovation, and strategic growth, making him a key figure in shaping the company's direction and success.

    $FA Performance Under Scott Staples

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Mindtree Ltd. Co-founder and President Americas & Global Head of Business Groups 17 years Digital transformation and IT services company
    Cambridge Technology Partners / Gemini Consulting / Prudential Various roles 10 years Early career roles in technology consulting and financial services

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023
    Component Name [Citation]Amount [Citation]Payment Schedule [Citation]Additional Details [Citation]
    Base Salary $600,000 Annual Fixed annual cash compensation; remained unchanged from 2022 to 2023
    401(k) Employer Matching Contribution $4,996 Annual Discretionary employer matching contribution under the company's 401(k) Plan for 2023

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023

    No information available on performance compensation for 2023