Andre Durand
About Andre Durand
Andre Durand (age 57 as of April 14, 2025) has served as an independent Class III director of Jamf since November 2017, with his current term expiring at the 2026 annual meeting. He is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ping Identity Corporation; he also served as a director of Ping Identity Holding Corp. until its take‑private in October 2022. Durand previously founded the identity industry conference Identiverse and Jabber, Inc. (acquired by Cisco in 2008). He holds bachelor’s degrees in biology and economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara. The Board cites his technology strategy and security industry expertise as core credentials.
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure/Date | Committees/Impact | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ping Identity Corporation | Founder & Chief Executive Officer | Not disclosed (current) | Identity/security domain leadership | |
| Ping Identity Holding Corp. (public until 10/2022) | Director | Until Oct 2022 (take‑private) | Board service through take‑private | |
| Identiverse | Founder | Not disclosed | Industry ecosystem building | |
| Jabber, Inc. | Founder | Acquired by Cisco in 2008 | Messaging platform innovation |
External Roles
| Category | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Current public company directorships | None disclosed in Jamf’s 2025 proxy for Durand | |
| Prior public company boards | Ping Identity Holding Corp., director until Oct 2022 take‑private | |
| Private/non‑profit/academic boards | Not disclosed |
Board Governance
| Attribute | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Independence status | Board determined Durand is an independent director under Nasdaq standards | |
| Committee assignments | Audit Committee (member) | |
| Committee chair roles | None (Audit Committee chaired by Kevin Klausmeyer) | |
| Audit Committee independence | Board determined Durand meets Rule 10A‑3 independence for Audit Committee service | |
| Director class / term | Class III; term expires at 2026 annual meeting | |
| Meeting cadence & attendance | 2024: Board met 6x; Audit Committee 4x; each director attended ≥75% of aggregate Board and committee meetings |
The Audit Committee’s remit includes financial reporting oversight, internal controls, related‑party transaction review/approval, compliance, and risk assessment policies (including cybersecurity). Durand’s security background aligns with this mandate.
Fixed Compensation (Non‑Employee Director; 2024)
| Component | Amount (USD) | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash retainer | $100,000 | Non‑chair retainer | |
| Equity (RSUs) grant date fair value | $149,997 | Time‑based RSUs; accounting grant‑date value under ASC 718 | |
| Total | $249,997 | Cash + RSUs |
Non‑Employee Director Compensation Structure:
- Cash: $100,000 annual retainer; Committee chair premium: +$20,000 (not applicable to Durand)
- Equity: $150,000 in RSUs annually
As of Dec 31, 2024, Durand held 9,416 unvested RSUs.
Performance Compensation
| Performance Element | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Performance‑based director equity (PSUs) | Not disclosed/applicable; director equity provided as time‑based RSUs | |
| Director bonus metrics (revenue/EBITDA/TSR/ESG) | Not disclosed for directors |
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| Topic | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Current public company boards | None disclosed for Durand | |
| Prior public boards | Ping Identity Holding Corp. (until Oct 2022 take‑private) | |
| Potential interlocks with Jamf ecosystem | None disclosed involving Durand |
Expertise & Qualifications
- Founder/CEO of Ping Identity; founder of Identiverse; founder of Jabber (acquired by Cisco in 2008) – deep identity and security domain expertise and technology commercialization experience.
- Education: B.A. in Biology and B.A. in Economics, UC Santa Barbara.
- Board‑affirmed rationale: technology business/strategy and security leadership experience add value to Jamf.
Equity Ownership
| Item | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Shares beneficially owned (as of Apr 14, 2025) | 112,330 shares | |
| % of shares outstanding | <1% (denoted by “*”) | |
| Shares outstanding (reference) | 131,818,239 shares (as of Apr 14, 2025) | |
| Unvested RSUs (as of Dec 31, 2024) | 9,416 RSUs | |
| Beneficial ownership convention | Includes options/RSUs exercisable/vesting within 60 days of Apr 14, 2025 | |
| Pledged/hedged shares | Not disclosed |
Governance Assessment
Strengths
- Independent director with relevant cybersecurity and identity management expertise aligned to Audit Committee responsibilities, including oversight of risk assessment policies related to cybersecurity.
- Active Audit Committee member; committee met four times in 2024 and issued the annual report; indicates standard cadence and engagement.
- Attendance: each director met the ≥75% threshold in 2024; no attendance red flags disclosed for Durand.
- Pay mix appropriately balanced between cash ($100k) and equity ($149,997 RSUs), aligning director interests with shareholders; unvested RSUs provide continued alignment.
Potential Risks / Watch Items
- Not a committee chair; influence is through membership rather than leadership roles.
- Ownership guidelines and compliance status for directors are not disclosed; inability to assess guideline adherence.
- Board‑level control dynamics: Vista retains nomination and removal influence while holding significant voting power (e.g., director removal thresholds and nomination rights), which can affect overall board independence context even for independent directors like Durand. This is a structural governance consideration for investor confidence.
- Related‑party transactions disclosed include Vista‑related consulting and inter‑portfolio dealings and a lease involving an executive; no related‑party transactions involving Durand were identified. Continued monitoring advisable.
RED FLAGS
- None specifically identified for Durand (no disclosed related‑party transactions, pledging, or low attendance). Board‑level Vista control rights warrant ongoing monitoring as a governance environment factor.