David L. Motley
About David L. Motley
Independent director of F.N.B. Corporation (FNB), age 66, serving since 2013; currently sits on the Compensation, Risk, and Credit Risk, Fair Lending & CRA Committees . Background includes venture capital and strategic advisory leadership with emphasis on executive development and diversity initiatives; Board has affirmed his independence under NYSE and FNB categorical standards .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTN Ventures (Black Tech Nation Ventures) | General Partner | 2021–present | Invests in SaaS/AI startups; promotes diverse founding teams; oversight of climate/sustainability reporting across public-company experience |
| BlueTree Venture Fund | General Partner | 2014–present | Early-stage life sciences/IT investing; strategic development/advising for >40 businesses |
| DDRC327 (Real estate development) | General Partner | 2016–present | Development leadership |
| MCAPS, LLC (Construction mgmt & IT services) | CEO, President | 2017–present | Strategic planning and executive development across regulated sectors |
External Roles
| Company | Role | Tenure | Committees/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koppers | Director | 2018–present | Global wood treatment solutions |
| Coherent, Inc. | Director | 2021–present | Optical materials & semiconductors |
| Deep Lake Capital Acquisition Corp. (SPAC) | Director | 2021–2024 | SPAC; tenure concluded in 2024 |
Board Governance
- Committees: Compensation; Risk; Credit Risk, Fair Lending and CRA .
- Board independence: Affirmed independent (10 of 11 directors; CEO only non-independent) .
- Attendance: Board met 6 times in 2024; directors attended 98.5% of meetings; four executive sessions held (two with independent directors) .
- Committee activity frequency: Compensation (4); Risk (7); Credit Risk, Fair Lending & CRA (6) meetings in 2024 .
- Director stock ownership guideline: Lesser of 40,000 shares or $400,000; all directors compliant as of 12/31/2024 .
Fixed Compensation
| Component | 2024 Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($) | $90,000 | Comprised of Board/committee retainers per schedule; no perquisites disclosed (> $10k threshold) |
| Committee Fee Structure (reference) | See schedule → | Board $60,000 member; Compensation $10,000 member; Risk $10,000 member; Credit Risk, Fair Lending & CRA $10,000 member; chairs have higher fees; Lead Independent Director +$55,000 |
Performance Compensation
| Award Type | Grant Date | Shares/Units | Fair Value/Price | Vesting | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time-based RSUs (Director annual grant) | May 8, 2024 | 5,916 units | $13.87 per share (FMV) | May 7, 2025 | Director RSU awards valued at $75,000; education program completion adds $5,000 RSUs; Motley elected to defer 100% of 2024 equity awards; deferred RSUs have dividend equivalent rights |
FNB does not grant stock options to directors; director equity is time-based RSUs only (no disclosed director PSUs/option awards) .
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| Relationship | Nature | Governance Considerations |
|---|---|---|
| FNB LP investment in BTN Ventures (BTN.vc) | $2.5 million LP investment (~5% commitment) in a fund where Motley is a GP with <5% interest | Related person transaction reviewed under FNB Related Persons Transactions Policy; requires Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee prior approval and annual review if >1 year; disclosed as part of diversity/economic equality initiatives via F.N.B. Capital Corporation |
Expertise & Qualifications
- 30+ years advising executives on strategic development and implementation across multiple sectors; recognized leader promoting diverse Board/C-suite representation and minority opportunities in technology .
- Public-company oversight experience of ERM, sustainability (climate/carbon reporting/accounting) .
- Provides unique perspective on diversity initiatives and risk management in heavily regulated industries .
Equity Ownership
| Metric | As of/Period | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Beneficially Owned | Record date March 10, 2025 | 65,344; less than 1% of shares outstanding |
| Outstanding Director RSUs (unvested) | 12/31/2024 | 5,916 units |
| Director Ownership Guideline | Policy | Lesser of 40,000 shares or $400,000 value; all directors compliant as of 12/31/2024 |
| Anti-hedging/pledging | Policy | Prohibited for directors/executives; derivatives and pledging barred |
Governance Assessment
- Board effectiveness and engagement: High overall attendance (98.5%) and active committee participation across Compensation, Risk, and Credit Risk, Fair Lending & CRA—key oversight levers for pay design, risk appetite, lending quality, and CRA obligations .
- Independence & alignment: Independence affirmed; director ownership guidelines met; anti-hedging/pledging policy promotes alignment; Motley defers equity awards—indicative of long-term orientation .
- Compensation mix: Balanced director pay with moderate cash retainer and annual time-based RSUs (no options); 2024 total of $169,988 with $79,988 equity value supports alignment without excessive risk-taking .
- Compensation governance: Motley serves on the Compensation Committee; Committee uses independent consultant (Aon), peer-based relative metrics, clawback policy, double-trigger change-in-control (no tax gross-ups), and annual risk reviews—strong pay-for-performance governance architecture .
- Potential conflicts: RED FLAG—FNB’s LP stake in BTN.vc where Motley is a GP (albeit <5% interest). Mitigants include formal related-person policy, committee pre-approval/annual review, and full proxy disclosure; Board reaffirmed director independence after review, but investors should monitor governance of this relationship over time .
- Shareholder signals: Strong say‑on‑pay support (87.32%) in 2024 indicates broadly positive investor sentiment on compensation governance, indirectly supportive of Compensation Committee oversight quality .
Overall: Motley's portfolio of committee assignments and external public-board experience enhances risk, credit, and compensation oversight. The BTN.vc related-party exposure is disclosed and procedurally mitigated but warrants continued monitoring as a governance risk factor; otherwise, independence, attendance, and ownership alignment are supportive of investor confidence .