Jordan Moelis
JAKKS PACIFICAbout Jordan Moelis
Jordan Moelis (age 37) is the Managing Partner of Deep Field Asset Management LLC, a private investment firm he founded in 2014; he is also Co‑President of Brindle Capital LLC and previously served as a Research Analyst at Serengeti Asset Management LP (2010–2014). He holds a B.S. in Economics, summa cum laude, from The Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania) and later earned an MBA from Wharton. He is nominated for election to JAKKS Pacific’s Board as a Class II director at the June 20, 2025 annual meeting; if elected, the Board has determined he will be categorized as an independent director .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Field Asset Management LLC | Managing Partner (Founder) | 2014–Present | Founded private investment firm |
| Brindle Capital LLC | Co‑President | Not disclosed (current) | N/A |
| Serengeti Asset Management LP | Research Analyst | 2010–2014 | Multi‑strategy investment firm experience |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Field Asset Management LLC | Managing Partner | Private investment firm | Founder |
| Brindle Capital LLC | Co‑President | Investment/Capital | Current role |
| Public company directorships | — | — | None disclosed in biography |
Board Governance
- Status and tenure: Class II nominee for election at the June 20, 2025 annual meeting (first‑time nominee) .
- Independence: The Board states that, if elected, Mr. Moelis will be categorized as an independent director under Nasdaq rules .
- Committee assignments: None pre‑election; the Board will review committee composition at the initial meeting following the annual meeting .
- Board structure and processes: Classified board; “Intel” majority‑vote resignation policy in uncontested elections . Independent‑only executive sessions occur at least twice a year; at least one such session occurred in 2024 .
- Meeting cadence (context): In 2024, the Board, Audit, Compensation, Nominating, and Cybersecurity committees met/acted ≥7, 4, 3, 3, and 3 times, respectively, and all directors met the 75% attendance threshold (Moelis was not yet a director) .
- Risk oversight: Audit, Compensation, Nominating & Governance, and Cybersecurity committees oversee financial reporting, compensation risk, governance trends, and cyber risk, respectively .
Fixed Compensation
(Standard non‑employee director program at JAKKS; Moelis has not yet received director pay.)
| Component | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual cash retainer | $100,000 | Paid quarterly |
| Committee membership fee (per committee) | $5,000 | Annual cash fee per committee |
| Audit Committee Chair additional fee | $15,000 | Annual cash |
| Other Committee Chair additional fee | $10,000 | Annual cash |
| Director stock ownership guideline | 2x average cash stipend | Example minimum $218,958 for 2025 illustration |
Reference: In 2024, non‑employee directors received cash fees only; no stock awards were granted to directors (see Director Compensation table) .
Performance Compensation
- JAKKS’ non‑employee directors received no equity awards in 2024; the Director Compensation table shows $0 for stock awards for each non‑employee director .
- No director performance metrics (TSR, EBITDA, etc.) are disclosed for directors; equity programs and metrics described in the proxy apply to executives, not directors .
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Current public company boards | None disclosed in JAKKS proxy biography |
| Committee roles at other public companies | None disclosed |
| Private/other boards | Roles at Deep Field AM (Founder/Managing Partner) and Brindle Capital (Co‑President) |
| Interlocks or related‑party ties with JAKKS | None disclosed for Mr. Moelis. The proxy’s related‑party section lists other relationships (e.g., Meisheng; Lawrence Rosen/LaRose Industries) and does not identify Moelis in any related‑party transaction . |
Expertise & Qualifications
- Financial management and investment expertise; the Board cites his selection for “financial management expertise” .
- Education: Wharton B.S. (summa cum laude) and Wharton MBA .
- Buy‑side experience: Founder/Managing Partner of Deep Field AM; prior multi‑strategy research role at Serengeti .
Equity Ownership
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Beneficial ownership (shares) | Not reported for Mr. Moelis as of April 23, 2025; listed as a nominee in the beneficial ownership table |
| Percent of outstanding | Not reported; nominee (no holdings disclosed) |
| Vested/unvested RSUs/options | Not applicable to non‑employee directors; no director equity awards shown for 2024 |
| Pledged shares | Not disclosed for Mr. Moelis |
| Ownership guidelines | Directors must hold shares valued at ≥2x average annual cash stipend; illustrative minimum $218,958 (calculated by company) |
Governance Assessment
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Positives for investor confidence
- Independent status if elected; finance/investment skillset strengthens Board oversight of capital allocation, risk, and performance measurement .
- Classified board and majority‑vote resignation policy (Intel‑style) provide stability with accountability mechanisms in uncontested elections .
- Adoption of a clawback policy effective Dec. 1, 2023 aligns with listing standards and supports pay integrity .
- No related‑party transactions disclosed involving Mr. Moelis; proxy enumerates other related‑party items without referencing him .
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Watch items / potential red flags
- Initial ownership alignment: No beneficial ownership reported as of the 2025 record date; he will need to build holdings to meet director ownership guidelines (2x cash stipend) after election .
- Concentrated shareholder influence: Lawrence I. Rosen beneficially owns 17.1% of JAKKS and controls LaRose Industries; while the proxy states no other business relationships with Rosen/LaRose affecting management or the Board, this concentration is a governance consideration for independent directors to monitor .
- Committee roles not yet assigned; actual committee placement (e.g., Audit/Comp) will matter for board effectiveness; the Board will reset committees after the annual meeting .
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Contextual governance environment
- All 2024 directors met the 75% meeting attendance threshold; independent‑only executive sessions occurred at least once in 2024 (Moelis not yet on the Board) .
- 2024 Say‑on‑Pay passed by a majority of votes cast; company subsequently tightened executive pay‑for‑performance (added stock‑price‑based RSU tranches in Q1’25) following shareholder feedback .
Overall: If elected, Moelis would add buy‑side rigor and financial expertise as an independent director. Key items for investors to watch are his eventual committee assignments, speed of ownership accumulation to meet guidelines, and how the Board balances oversight amid a concentrated shareholder base .