Rami Rahim

Chief Executive Officer and Director at JNPR

Board

Since November 2014

Age

54 years

Education

Holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Toronto and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University.

Tenure

Joined Juniper Networks in January 1997 and progressed through multiple leadership roles—including Executive Vice President and General Manager of Juniper Development and Innovation—before being appointed CEO and Director in November 2014.

Also at JNPR

Christopher Kaddaras

Executive Vice President, Chief Revenue Officer

KBM

Kenneth B. Miller

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Manoj Leelanivas

Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer

About

Rami Rahim has built a distinguished career at Juniper Networks through his continuous commitment to technological innovation and strategic growth.

Throughout his tenure, he has played a critical role in shaping the company’s future by leading initiatives in areas such as routing, switching, and security solutions, as well as contributing to the development and execution of core product strategies.

Beyond his operational responsibilities, his expertise is recognized through his membership on the board of directors at Autodesk, Inc., underscoring his influence in the broader technology sector.

His career is marked by a blend of technical prowess and leadership, reflecting a journey that has significantly impacted both Juniper’s evolution and the wider tech industry.

$JNPR Performance Under Rami Rahim

Past Roles

Organization	Role	Date Range	Details
Juniper Networks	Executive Vice President and General Manager, Juniper Development and Innovation	Before November 2014	Oversaw innovation, R&D programs, silicon technology evolution, and the Junos OS
Juniper Networks	Executive Vice President, Platform Systems Division	Before November 2014	Held senior leadership responsibilities in platform systems
Juniper Networks	Senior Vice President and General Manager, Edge and Aggregation Business Unit (EABU)	Before November 2014	Managed the Edge and Aggregation Business Unit
Juniper Networks	Vice President, Product Management for the Edge and Aggregation Business Unit (EABU)	Before November 2014	Handled product management within the EABU
Juniper Networks	Development Organization Roles	Before November 2014	Contributed to the architecture, design, and implementation of core, edge, and carrier Ethernet products

External Roles

Organization	Role	Date Range	Details
Autodesk, Inc.	Board of Directors	August 2022 – Present	Joined Autodesk’s board in August 2022

Fixed Compensation

Data from FY 2023

Component Name	Amount	Payment Schedule	Additional Details
Base Salary	$1,000,000	Annual (2023)	Fixed annual base salary
All Other Compensation	$22,794	Annual (2023)	No further breakdown provided

Performance Compensation

Data from FY 2023

FY23 Annual Incentive Plan (AIP)

Metric/Detail	Value
Target AIP Value	$1,750,000
Actual AIP Funding	$1,575,000 (90% of target)
Bonus Shares Awarded	24,532 shares
Cash Payout	$787,500
Performance Metrics Weighting	Financial: 70%; Strategic: 30%
Financial Metrics Breakdown	Corporate Revenue: 28%, Non-GAAP EPS: 28%, Software Revenue: 14%
Strategic Metrics Breakdown	Win with Experience-First Solutions: 10%, Simplify the Customer Experience: 10%, Empower our Experience-First Workforce: 10%
Threshold/Target/Maximum Range	0% (below threshold) to 200% of target
Grant Date	February 9, 2023
Vesting Schedule	50% as fully vested Bonus Shares in March 2024; Remaining 50% in cash

FY23 Financial PSA Awards

Metric/Detail	Value
Metrics & Weights	Corporate Revenue: 40%, Non-GAAP EPS: 40%, Software Revenue: 20%
Target Shares	35,047 PSAs
Banked Shares for FY23	27,336 shares (78% of target)
Grant Date	February 20, 2023
Grant Date Fair Value	$3,644,187
Vesting	Vests in Q1 2026 upon certification for FY25; Forfeiture if employment terminates prior to vesting

FY23 RTSR PSA Awards

Metric/Detail	Value
Performance Metric	Relative Total Shareholder Return vs. S&P 500
Target Shares	70,094 RTSR PSAs
Maximum Shares	140,188 RTSR PSAs (200% of target)
Performance Range	Payout scales from 0% (if below 25th percentile) to 200% (if at/above 75th percentile)
Grant Date	February 20, 2023
Grant Date Fair Value	$2,625,020
Vesting	Cliff vesting at the end of the three-year period (FY25); contingent on achievement and continued employment

These components comprise Rami Rahim's performance compensation for 2023 and include detailed performance metrics, targets, thresholds, payout ranges, vesting schedules, and evaluation periods with exact dollar amounts and share quantities as available in the documents.