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Jared Isaacman

CEO and Chairman of the Board at Shift4 Payments
Board
Since 1999
Age
42 years
Education
Holds a Bachelor’s degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Tenure
Founded FOUR in 1999 and has served as its CEO and Chairman of the Board since its inception.

Also at Shift4 Payments

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James J. Whalen
Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) and Principal Accounting Officer
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Jordan Frankel
Secretary, General Counsel, and Executive Vice President, Legal, Risk, and Compliance
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Nancy Disman
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

About

Jared Isaacman, born in 1982, is a seasoned entrepreneur known for his visionary approach in multiple industries. His early foray into the financial and payment processing sectors laid the groundwork for a career characterized by innovation and leadership.

Beyond his pivotal role at FOUR, he has expanded his influence into other realms, including aviation and space exploration. As the founder of Draken International, he has significantly contributed to tactical air support services while also commanding high-profile missions such as the Inspiration4 spaceflight and the upcoming Polaris Dawn mission.

His career is also marked by numerous accolades, including being named Ernst & Young “Entrepreneur of the Year” in 2021, which underscores his impact on the industry. Recently, his appointment nomination as NASA’s administrator by President Donald Trump further emphasize his reputation as a leader whose expertise spans both business and space exploration.

$FOUR Performance Under Jared Isaacman

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Shift4 Payments, LLCChairman of the Board of Managers1999–2020Served as Chairman until 2020
Draken InternationalBoard Director2011–2019Served as a member of the board of directors

External Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Draken InternationalFounderActiveProvider of contract air services
Polaris Dawn MissionCommanderPlanned from Summer 2024Planned private human spaceflight mission operated by SpaceX

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2023
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Base Salary$50,000 2023Fixed base salary.
Supplemental Life Insurance Premiums$207,447 2023Fixed perquisite item.
Automobile Lease Payments$59,280 2023Fixed perquisite item.
Automobile Insurance Premiums$3,450 2023Fixed perquisite item.
Legal Fees Reimbursement$102,727 2023VPF Settlement related legal fees reimbursement.
Personal Use of Driver$63,413 2023Calculated by prorating the driver’s aggregate salaries by 25%.
Travel-Related Reimbursement$613 2023Fixed travel-related reimbursement.
Total Fixed Compensation$486,931 2023Aggregate of all fixed compensation components.

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2023

Performance Metrics

Performance MetricThresholdTargetMaximumActual Performance
End-to-End Payments Volume$78.3 billion $104.8 billion $130.6 billion $109.03 billion
Gross Revenue Less Network Fees$701.25 million $935 million $1,168.75 million $940.4 million
Adjusted EBITDA$317.25 million $423 million $528.75 million $459.8 million

RSU Award Details

DetailInformation
Grant DateMarch 2024
Grant Date Fair Value$9,050,000
Vesting ScheduleImmediate vesting upon grant
Evaluation Period2023 (Performance evaluated on 2023 metrics)
Weighting66% Financial Results, 16.5% Strategic Direction, 16.5% Operational Excellence
Award AdjustmentDespite 116% achievement, award granted at 100% target
Share QuantityNot provided

This performance compensation is based on the achievement of the above metrics for 2023. Additional details such as the exact number of RSUs granted or the grant date stock price are not explicitly provided in the documents.