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    Aman Bhutani

    Chief Executive Officer at GoDaddy Inc
    Since September 2019
    Age
    48 years
    Tenure
    Joined GDDY in September 2019 as Chief Executive Officer and has led the company’s global operations and strategic initiatives since that time.

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    About

    A seasoned executive, 48-year-old professional has built a robust career in technology and leadership, driving innovation and integrating emerging technologies in dynamic, consumer-facing environments. His journey at GDDY began in September 2019 when he assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer, taking on the responsibility of steering the company’s global operations and strategic growth.

    Prior to joining GDDY, he played pivotal roles at prominent organizations, including serving as President at Brand Expedia Group and holding senior positions in engineering at Expedia Group, Inc., along with distinguished tenures at JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Washington Mutual Inc. His career also includes a significant board membership at The New York Times Company since September 2018, highlighting his broad impact across industries.

    His professional narrative emphasizes over 20 years of leadership and expertise in driving innovation and enhancing customer experiences. Combining his extensive background in digital transformation with his strategic vision, he continues to advance GDDY’s mission and maintain its competitive edge in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

    $GDDY Performance Under Aman Bhutani

    Past Roles

    Organization Role Date Range Details
    Expedia Group, Inc. President of the Brand Expedia Group June 2015 - September 2019 Led brand strategy until his transition to GDDY
    Expedia Group, Inc. Vice President / Senior Vice President, Expedia Worldwide Engineering May 2010 - June 2015 Progressed through leadership roles in engineering
    JPMorgan Chase and Co. Technology Senior Director September 2008 - May 2010 Drove technology initiatives
    Washington Mutual Inc. Senior Vice President of E-commerce Technology 2002 - September 2008 Held senior leadership role prior to its acquisition

    External Roles

    Organization Role Date Range
    The New York Times Company Director (Board Member) September 2018 - Present

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Base Salary$1,000,000 AnnualFixed base salary for 2023
    401(k) Matching Contributions$7,500 AnnualSpecified matching contribution for 2023
    Group Term Life Insurance$218 AnnualBenefit amount for 2023
    Security and Cybersecurity Protection$18,040 AnnualSpecified protection benefit for 2023

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023

    STIP (Short-Term Incentive Plan)

    Metric/ComponentWeightTarget/Threshold/MaxActual Results / Details
    Corporate Performance Goals80%Bookings (25%), Revenue (25%), NEBITDA (25%), uFCF (25%); Threshold at 50% of goals; Max at 180% of targetAggregate performance achieved: 103%
    Individual Performance Goals20%Qualitative measures tied to strategic objectives; Target = 100%Achieved at 100% based on metrics including launch of GoDaddy AiroTM and employee satisfaction
    Payout DetailsN/ATarget payout: $1,000,000 (100% of base salary); Maximum payout: $1,800,000 (180% of target)Payout determined after performance period ending on December 31, 2023 and paid in 2024

    LTIP (Long-Term Incentive Plan)

    Award TypeGrant DateTarget UnitsGrant Date Fair ValueVesting SchedulePerformance MetricPerformance Period
    PSUs2/24/2023 65,288 $6,966,882 Vestes on 3/1/2026 rTSR1/1/2023 - 12/31/2025
    RSUs2/24/2023 65,288 $4,935,773 25% cliff vesting on 3/1/2024 with remaining quarterly vesting N/AN/A

    CEO 2019 Legacy PSUs

    DetailValue/Information
    Performance MetricsBookings, Revenue, NEBITDA, uFCF (each weighted at 25%)
    Achievement Percentage103% achieved on corporate goals, capped at 100% for Legacy PSUs
    Vesting DateFebruary 29, 2024
    Grant DateApril 4, 2023
    Grant Date Fair Value$1,924,803
    Shares Vested24,923 shares
    Value Realized on Vesting$2,844,960