Rodrigo Boscolo
IZEA WorldwideAbout Rodrigo Boscolo
Rodrigo Boscolo (age 42) joined IZEA’s Board in September 2024 pursuant to a Cooperation Agreement with GP Investments affiliates; he is classified by the Board as an independent director under Nasdaq rules . He is a finance/PE executive at GP Investments with experience across technology, business services, consumer and retail, and holds an MBA from Wharton (2014), an MA from the Lauder Institute (2016), an MS from Kedge (2007), and a BA from the University of São Paulo (2007) . His core credentials include multi-geography transaction execution, capital markets, and corporate development, and he is currently involved in boards and investment roles in North America and Europe .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boston Consulting Group | Consultant | 2008–2010 | Strategy consulting foundation |
| Sascar (Michelin-acquired) | Board member | 2011–2012 | Telematics; exit to Michelin |
| Allis (GPS Group-acquired) | Board member | 2010–2012 | Retail execution; exit to GPS Group |
| Magnesita (merged into RHI Magnesita) | Board member | 2014–2015 | Industrial; part of merger into RHIM (LSE: RHIM) |
| LEON Restaurants (EG Group-acquired) | Board member | 2017–2021 | Healthy fast food; exit to EG Group |
| Spice Private Equity | Board member | 2017–2023 | Swiss PE; public markets exposure |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| GP Investments | Director; firm leadership (capital deployment; finance/treasury/IR/tech/corp dev) | Since 2010 (director; broader firm roles) | Affiliated with GP Parties in IZEA Cooperation Agreement |
| G2D Investments (BVMF: G2DI33) | Director | Since 2020 | Public company board (Brazil) |
| GP-Act III Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: GPAT) | Chief Financial Officer | Since March 2021 | SPAC CFO role |
| The Craftory | Director | Since 2025 | Global investment house focused on responsible CPG |
Board Governance
- Independence: The Board determined Boscolo is independent under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5605(a)(2) .
- Committees: Member, Strategy & Capital Allocation Committee; not a chair (Chair: John H. Caron) .
- Attendance: All directors attended ≥75% of Board and assigned committee meetings in FY2024; all seven attended the 2024 annual meeting .
- Engagement: Independent directors meet in executive session, typically at each regular in-person Board meeting .
- Board/Committee activity (FY2024): Board 21 meetings; Audit 6; Strategy & Capital Allocation 2; Nominating & Corporate Governance 1; Compensation 10 .
Fixed Compensation
| Year | Cash Fees ($) | Equity Grants | Shares Granted | Vesting | Total ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13,494 | Restricted stock (grant-date fair value) $19,050 | 16,473 shares | Immediate on each quarterly grant date | 32,544 |
- Program terms (effective Sep 6, 2024): Annual cash retainer $35,000; equity retainer $60,000 (RS, quarterly $15,000, immediate vest); Chair and committee fees: Board Chair $20,000; Audit Chair $15,000; Audit member $5,500; Compensation Chair $10,000; Compensation member $4,500; Nominating Chair $5,500; Nominating member $3,000; Strategy & Capital Allocation Chair $10,000; Strategy member $4,500 .
Performance Compensation
- No performance-conditioned director compensation disclosed (director equity vests immediately upon grant; no PSU metrics or option awards shown for Boscolo) .
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| Relationship | Details |
|---|---|
| Significant shareholder affiliation | Boscolo is affiliated with GP Investments; GP Cash Management (sole shareholder: GP Investments) holds 3,002,036 shares (17.6% of common) . |
| Cooperation Agreement (Sep 6, 2024) | Appointed Boscolo and Bonchristiano to IZEA’s Board; established Strategy & Capital Allocation Committee; GP Parties agreed to vote per Board recommendations; reimbursement of $145,000 expenses to GP Parties . |
| Shared board/affiliation | Fellow IZEA director Antonio Bonchristiano shares GP Investments control ties (shared voting control over GP Investments’ controlling shareholder) . |
Expertise & Qualifications
- Private equity, corporate finance, treasury, technology, IR, and corporate development leadership; multi-geo transaction experience in tech, business services, consumer, retail sectors .
- Education: MBA (Wharton, 2014); MA International Studies (Lauder Institute, 2016); MS (Kedge Business School, 2007); BA (University of São Paulo, 2007) .
Equity Ownership
| As of | Shares Beneficially Owned | % Outstanding | Options | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2025 | 19,953 | <1% | None disclosed for Boscolo | Director grants in 2024 vested immediately; anti-hedging/pledging policy prohibits hedging/pledging by directors |
Insider Filings
| Filing | Event/Context | Date Filed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Form 3 | Initial statement of beneficial ownership upon appointment (Sep 6, 2024) | Mar 5, 2025 | Filed late per company disclosure |
Governance Assessment
- Strengths: Independent status; focused Strategy & Capital Allocation Committee membership aligned with PE/finance expertise; Board uses executive sessions for independent oversight; meeting cadence in FY2024 suggests active governance .
- Alignment: Holds common stock; director compensation includes immediately-vested equity retainer, increasing near-term alignment though lacking long-term vesting tail .
- Potential conflicts (monitor): Affiliation with 17.6% shareholder (GP Cash Management/GP Investments), appointment via Cooperation Agreement, and voting commitments may create perception of influence; Board still classifies Boscolo as independent under Nasdaq standards .
- Red flags: Late Section 16 Form 3 filing (administrative compliance issue); related-party reimbursement ($145,000) to GP Parties under Cooperation Agreement; no hedging/pledging permitted by policy, which mitigates alignment risks .
Implications: Boscolo brings valuable capital allocation and deal experience to IZEA’s new Strategy & Capital Allocation Committee, but investors should monitor decisions for potential GP-related influence and ensure committee processes preserve minority shareholder interests, especially given the GP Parties’ voting alignment and significant ownership .