Vincent Pilette

Chief Executive Officer and Director at Gen Digital

Board

Since May 2019

Age

52 years

Education

Holds an M.S. in Engineering and Business from Université Catholique de Louvain and an M.B.A. from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

Tenure

Joined GEN in May 2019 as Chief Executive Officer and Director and has led the transformation of the company, including the rebranding from NortonLifeLock to GEN Digital following key strategic acquisitions.

Also at Gen Digital

Bryan Ko

Chief Legal Officer, Secretary, and Head of Corporate Development

NMD

Natalie M. Derse

Chief Financial Officer

About

Vincent Pilette was born in 1972 and, as of 2024, is 52 years old. With over 20 years of experience in the technology sector, his career has spanned roles in major companies including Logitech International S.A., Electronics For Imaging, and Hewlett-Packard, where he held various leadership positions.

He holds an advanced degree in Engineering and Business from Université Catholique de Louvain and an M.B.A. from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, paving the way for his notable achievements in financial leadership and corporate strategy.

In May 2019, he joined GEN as Chief Executive Officer and Director, steering a comprehensive transformation that saw the evolution of NortonLifeLock into GEN Digital. His strategic leadership has been instrumental in driving major acquisitions and rebranding initiatives, reinforcing his reputation as a visionary leader in digital and cybersecurity services.

$GEN Performance Under Vincent Pilette

Past Roles

Organization	Role	Date Range	Details
Logitech International S.A.	Chief Financial Officer	September 2013 to May 2019	Consumer electronics company listed on Nasdaq Global Market and SIX Swiss Exchange
Electronics For Imaging (EFI)	Various positions	N/A	Details not specified
Hewlett-Packard (HP)	Various positions	N/A	Held positions in the U.S. and EMEA; details not specified

External Roles

Organization	Role	Date Range	Details
SonicWall	Board of Directors	N/A	Privately held software company in the cybersecurity space

Fixed Compensation

Data from FY 2024

Component Name	Amount	Payment Schedule	Additional Details
Base Salary	$950,000	Annual	No change from FY23 base salary
All Other Compensation	$16,559	Annual	Includes various benefits and perquisites; details not provided

Performance Compensation

Data from FY 2024

Non-Equity Incentive Plan (EAIP) Compensation

Metric	Value/Range	Weight	Additional Details
Bookings Growth	Threshold: 95%; Target: 100%; Maximum: 105%	50%	Drives new customer subscriptions
Non-GAAP Operating Income	Threshold: 95%; Target: 100%; Maximum: 104%	50%	Aligns with long-term profitability
Annual Incentive Target	125% of base salary; $1,187,500	N/A	Calculated based on base salary
Performance Funding	80% achievement	N/A	Adjusted payout based on company performance
DEI Modifier	+5% adjustment	N/A	Applied to final payout for DEI achievements
Final Payout	$1,009,375	N/A	Derived from the payout formula

RSU Grant (Time-Based)

Detail	Value	Additional Details
Grant Date	May 10, 2023	N/A
Grant Date Fair Value	$4,487,900	Valuation as of grant date
RSUs Granted	260,319	Vest in three tranches: 33% on May 1, 2024; 33% on May 1, 2025; 34% on May 1, 2026
Vesting Condition	Time-based; contingent on continued service	No performance metric; designed for long-term retention

Performance-based Restricted Stock Units (PRU TSR)

Detail	Value	Additional Details
Grant Date	May 10, 2023	N/A
Grant Date Fair Value	$5,533,073	Valuation as of grant date
Shares Granted (Threshold)	97,620	Performance threshold level
Shares Granted (Target)	195,239	Standard target payout
Shares Granted (Maximum)	390,478	Maximum achievable payout
Performance Metric	Three-year relative TSR vs Nasdaq Composite	Evaluation period: April 1, 2023 - April 3, 2026 ; trending above target as of March 29, 2024
Vesting	At the end of FY26; subject to continued service	Payout based on relative performance with potential for 200% of awarded shares

Performance-based Restricted Stock Units (PRU BGOM)

Detail	Value	Additional Details
Grant Date	May 10, 2023	N/A
Grant Date Fair Value	$3,365,920	Valuation determined using a Monte Carlo simulation
Shares Granted (Threshold)	48,810	Performance threshold level
Shares Granted (Target)	195,239	Standard target payout
Shares Granted (Maximum)	390,478	Maximum achievable payout
Performance Metrics	Average Bookings Growth and Non-GAAP Operating Margin	Evaluation period: April 1, 2023 - April 3, 2026 ; trending between threshold and target (100% payout)
Vesting	After the three-year performance period; subject to continued service	Vesting contingent on achievement of metrics and continued service