Meghan Stabler
About Meghan Stabler
Independent director at Grindr Inc. since November 2022; age 61. Senior marketing executive with SaaS and enterprise software experience (BigCommerce, CA Technologies/Broadcom, BMC Software) and LGBTQ advocacy leadership; recent roles include CMO at ThriveCart (Sep 2024–Feb 2025) and Strategic Advisor to alentr (since Jun 2025) .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| alentr | Strategic Advisor | Jun 2025–present | Advises contextual AI pricing software firm |
| ThriveCart | Chief Marketing Officer | Sep 2024–Feb 2025 | Led marketing at no‑code sales platform |
| BigCommerce (Nasdaq: BIGC) | SVP Global Marketing | Mar 2022–Aug 2024 | Drove SaaS ecommerce marketing |
| BigCommerce | VP Global Product Marketing, Comms & International Marketing | Dec 2018–Mar 2022 | Led global product marketing |
| CA Technologies (Broadcom) | Various executive roles | 2010–Nov 2018 | Enterprise software leadership |
| BMC Software | VP Product Management & Marketing | 2003–2010 | IT services/product marketing |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleido Health Solutions | Board Member | Jan 2021–present | Mobile health/telehealth |
| Democratic Majority for Israel | Board Member | Jan 2019–present | Advocacy group |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Board Member | May 2019–present | Non‑profit healthcare |
| Democratic National Committee | Super Delegate Appointed Platform Committee; PLEO | Jan 2020–present | Party leadership role |
| Lambda Legal | Board Member | Mar 2021–Dec 2021 | Civil rights |
| Segall Bryant & Hamill | Board of Advisors | 2014–Feb 2020 | Investment firm advisory |
| Human Rights Campaign | National Board Member; National Business Advisory Council | 2009–Oct 2017; 2008–Apr 2020 | LGBTQ advocacy |
| Athlete Ally | Board Member | 2015–Jan 2017 | LGBTQ athletic advocacy |
| AIDS Foundation Houston | Board Member | 2007–2011 | HIV/AIDS non‑profit |
| Obama Administration | Advisory Member, National LGBT Policy Committee | 2008–2016 | Policy advisory |
Board Governance
- Independence: Board affirmatively determined Stabler is independent under NYSE standards .
- Committees: Audit Committee member; Privacy & Trust Committee member; not a chair .
- Audit Committee: Chaired by Chad Cohen; Stabler serves alongside Nathan Richardson. Committee oversees financial reporting, internal controls, auditor independence, and related‑party policy compliance .
- Privacy & Trust Committee: Chaired by Daniel Baer; Stabler helps oversee data privacy, user trust/safety, LGBTQ legal rights exposure, and public policy risks .
- Engagement: Served on a 2024 special committee evaluating warrant redemption; board approved $25,000 cash compensation per member for this service .
- Board meetings: Board met six times in 2024; committees met as follows—Audit (4), Compensation (4), Nominating & Corporate Governance (1), Privacy & Trust (2) .
Fixed Compensation
| Component | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Fees Earned (Cash) | $49,000 | Includes standard retainers and $25,000 for special committee service |
| 2025 Annual Cash Retainers (policy effective Jun 3, 2025) | Board member: $40,000; Audit member: $6,000; Privacy & Trust member: $1,000 | Paid quarterly; increases vs prior policy ($20,000 board; $4,000 audit member; no cash for other committee members) |
Performance Compensation
| Equity Component | Amount | Vesting/Mechanics |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Stock Awards (aggregate grant‑date fair value) | $97,341 | RSUs under prior director policy; aligns with $80k board + $16k audit member RSU schedule |
| Outstanding RSUs (as of Dec 31, 2024) | 6,305 units | Reflects unvested director RSUs |
| 2025 Annual RSU Awards (policy) | Board member: $140,000; Audit member: $24,000; Privacy & Trust member: $4,000 | RSU count = dollar value ÷ 20‑day average closing price; vests 25% every three months; fully vests prior to next annual meeting or upon change‑in‑control (double‑trigger not required for directors) |
| 2025 Supplemental RSU (one‑time) | Pro‑rated increase vs prior policy | Granted Jun 3, 2025; vests in full on Jul 19, 2025, subject to continued service |
RSU vesting cadence and accelerated vesting on change‑in‑control for annual director awards are designed to ensure continuity and alignment during corporate events .
Other Directorships & Interlocks
- Public company boards: None disclosed for Stabler in GRND’s proxy .
- Shared directorships: No disclosed interlocks with GRND competitors, suppliers, or customers .
Expertise & Qualifications
- Deep marketing/GTMs in SaaS/ecommerce and enterprise software; role experience across product marketing, communications, and international expansion .
- Governance strengths in privacy, data use, and user safety via Privacy & Trust Committee responsibilities—relevant to Grindr’s core platform risks .
- LGBTQ advocacy leadership spanning national organizations and policy committees; supports stakeholder trust and public policy acuity .
Equity Ownership
| Measure | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Beneficial ownership (shares) | 29,838 | Includes 2,614 shares issuable under RSUs vesting within 60 days of Jun 4, 2025 |
| Percent of shares outstanding | ~0.015% | 29,838 ÷ 196,195,509 shares outstanding as of Jun 4, 2025 |
| Unvested RSUs outstanding | 6,305 | As of Dec 31, 2024 |
| Hedging/Pledging | No pledging disclosed for Stabler; company discourages hedging and requires pre‑clearance for pledging |
Insider Trades & Compliance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Section 16(a) compliance | One Form 4 for Stabler was inadvertently filed late for a 2024 director equity award; company disclosed and corrected across multiple insiders |
Governance Assessment
- Board effectiveness: Stabler strengthens oversight on privacy, data protection, and LGBTQ legal/public policy exposures—material risk domains for Grindr’s platform and reputation . Audit Committee participation adds financial reporting and controls oversight, though she is not designated as an “audit committee financial expert” (the committee has two such experts) .
- Independence and engagement: Affirmed independent; participation in the 2024 special committee indicates active engagement on capital structure/actions (warrant redemption) .
- Alignment: Director pay moved meaningfully toward equity in 2025 with larger RSU grants, reinforcing stockholder alignment; cash retainers remain modest. Annual RSUs vest quarterly and fully prior to the next annual meeting or upon change‑in‑control, balancing retention with annual accountability .
- Ownership “skin‑in‑the‑game”: Personal beneficial ownership is small (~0.015%); additional RSUs outstanding provide incremental exposure. No pledging disclosed for Stabler; company policy discourages hedging/pledging and requires pre‑clearance, which supports alignment .
- RED FLAGS: Administrative—one late Form 4 (minor) . No related‑party transactions or conflicts disclosed for Stabler . Company‑level labor relations risk flagged in a shareholder proposal referencing an NLRB complaint; while not specific to Stabler, the board’s oversight and privacy/trust committee remit make workforce trust and culture a governance focus area .
Overall signal: Independent director with relevant platform‑risk expertise (privacy/trust) and active committee engagement; compensation structure increasingly equity‑weighted (2025 policy), with no Stabler‑specific conflicts or pledging disclosed .