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William J. Lansing

Chief Executive Officer, Director at FAIR ISAAC
Board
Since January 2012
Age
66 years
Education
Earned an undergraduate degree from Wesleyan University and a J.D. from Georgetown University.
Tenure
Joined FICO as a Director in 2006 and was promoted to Chief Executive Officer in January 2012.

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About

Currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer and a board member at FICO, this leader has been instrumental in driving strategic initiatives and technological innovation within the organization. With a deep understanding of corporate strategy and risk management, his leadership has contributed to transformative growth and market-leading accomplishments.

Before his tenure at FICO, he held several high-level positions in notable companies across the technology and media sectors, including roles as CEO and President at Infospace, Inc. and ValueVision Media, Inc., as well as executive positions at NBC Internet, Inc., Fingerhut Companies, Inc., General Electric, Prodigy, and McKinsey & Company. These roles provided him with extensive experience in managing operational complexities and executing business transformations.

Beyond his contributions at FICO, he has also served as the Chairman of the Board at Shutterfly, demonstrating a broad commitment to corporate governance and strategic oversight across industries. His diverse executive background and significant achievements continue to influence his approach to leadership, innovation, and growth in both traditional and emerging market sectors.

$FICO Performance Under William J. Lansing

Past Roles

Organization Role Date Range Details
Shutterfly, Inc. Chairman of the Board Feb 2017 - Sep 2019 Served as Chairman of the Board
Infospace, Inc. Chief Executive Officer and President Feb 2009 - Nov 2010 Former executive leadership role
ValueVision Media, Inc. Chief Executive Officer and President 2004 - 2007 Former executive leadership role
General Atlantic LLC General Partner 2001 - 2003 Former partnership role
NBC Internet, Inc. Chief Executive Officer 2000 - 2001 Former executive leadership role
Fingerhut Companies, Inc. President/Chief Executive Officer 1998 - 2000 Former executive leadership role
General Electric Company Vice President, Corporate Business Development 1996 - 1998 Former leadership role
Prodigy, Inc. Chief Operating Officer/Executive Vice President 1996 Former executive leadership role
McKinsey & Company, Inc. Various Positions 1986 - 1995 Held multiple roles in consultancy

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2024
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Base Salary$750,000 Annual (Fiscal 2024)Remained unchanged from 2023 following the year-end performance review
401(k) Match$13,800 Contributed during Fiscal 2024Aggregate cash contribution under the Fair Isaac Corporation 401(k) Plan
Life Insurance Premium$370 Incurred during Fiscal 2024Incremental cost for basic life insurance provided to all employees
Spousal Travel$22,162 Incurred during Fiscal 2024Expenses for commercial aircraft travel for spouse expected to attend key Company events
Tax Gross-Up$17,967 Incurred during Fiscal 2024Gross-up payments to offset imputed income for spousal travel; policy limits gross-ups only for required travel
Other (Tax Preparation Fees)$6,000 Incurred during Fiscal 2024Tax preparation fees as provided in the Letter Agreement
Total Fixed Compensation$810,299 Annual TotalSum of Base Salary and All Other Compensation components

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2024

Annual Incentive Award (Short-Term Cash Incentive)

MetricThresholdMid-pointTargetUpsideMaximumActual PerformanceWeight
Adjusted Revenue$1,514.0M $1,628.0M$1,675.0M$1,692.0M$1,712.0M$1,717.5M 50%
Adjusted EBITDA$780.8M $837.0M$859.0M$869.8M$883.5M$904.1M 50%
  • Payout Details:
    • Target Payout: $750,000 (100% of base salary).
    • Company Performance Factor: Achieved 125% resulting in $937,500 attributable payout.
    • Participant Performance Factor: 128% leading to an Actual Payout of $1,200,000.
  • Vesting Schedule & Evaluation:
    • Payout is executed in the first quarter of fiscal 2025, based on fiscal 2024 performance.
    • Grant Date: December 9, 2023.

Annual Performance Share Units (PSUs)

MetricValueNotes
Financial MetricsAdjusted Revenue & EBITDAEach with a 50% weighting; thresholds and targets align with the incentive award criteria
Target PSUs8,455 Based on fiscal 2024 performance
Earned PSUs16,910 Reflects 200% performance attainment
Grant Date Fair Value$9,591,267 Valuation of the PSU grant
Grant Date Stock Price$1,134.39 Weighted-average fair value
Vesting Schedule3 equal annual installmentsVest on December 9, 2024, 2025, and 2026; contingent on continued employment
Evaluation PeriodFiscal Year 2024Performance measured over the fiscal year

Annual Market Share Units (MSUs)

MetricValueNotes
Performance MetricTSR relative to Russell 3000Based on FICO’s Total Shareholder Return vs. the Russell 3000 Index
FICO TSR125.78%
Russell 3000 TSR34.28%
Relative Return Factor200% Exceeded maximum rTSR goal leading to full credit
Target MSUs2,819
Earned MSUs5,638 200% of the target granted
Grant Date Fair Value$14,128,530 Valuation of the MSU grant
Grant Date Stock Price$1,014.75 Weighted-average fair value
Vesting Schedule3 equal annual installmentsVest on December 9, 2024, 2025, and 2026; contingent on continued employment
Evaluation Period3-year period with interim assessmentsFirst performance period ending November 30, 2024

Annual Restricted Share Units (RSUs)

MetricValueNotes
Award TypeTime-BasedNo performance metrics are attached
Grant Date Fair Value$8,333,333 One-third of the total annual long-term incentive award value
Vesting Schedule3 equal annual installmentsVest on December 9, 2024, 2025, and 2026; contingent on continued employment
Evaluation PeriodTime-BasedVesting solely subject to continued employment; not tied to performance targets
Grant DateDecember 9, 2023