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JoeBen Bevirt

CEO, Chief Architect, Board Member at Joby Aviation
Board
Since 2009
Age
50 years
Education
Holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Davis and an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University.
Tenure
Founded JOBY in 2009 and has served as the CEO, Chief Architect, and board member since then.

Also at Joby Aviation

PS
Paul Sciarra
Executive Chairman, Board Member
BS
Bonny Simi
President of Operations
DP
Didier Papadopoulos
President of Aircraft OEM

About

JoeBen Bevirt is a pioneering entrepreneur known for his innovative approach to electric propulsion and robotics. Starting his career with ventures like Velocity11 and Joby Inc., he has built a solid foundation in technology and engineering, which later became the driving force behind his work in urban air mobility.

In 2009, he founded JOBY, where he assumed the roles of CEO, Chief Architect, and board member. Under his leadership, the company has focused on developing sustainable eVTOL aircraft that aim to transform urban transportation.

His comprehensive background in mechanical engineering, combined with years of experience in both consumer products and advanced aerospace technology, has positioned him as a visionary leader in the industry. His consistent drive for innovation continues to influence the strategic direction of JOBY and sets new standards for the future of air mobility.

$JOBY Performance Under JoeBen Bevirt

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Joby Inc.Founder2005 - N/A Creates utilitarian consumer products, including the popular Gorillapod flexible camera tripod
Velocity11Co-Founder1999 - N/A Developed high-performance robotic laboratory systems; later acquired by Agilent Technologies

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2023
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Salary$619,616AnnualBase salary for 2023
401(k) Plan Matching Contribution$4,000AnnualMatching contribution for 2023

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2023

Performance-Based RSUs (PSUs under 2023 PSU Program)

Metric [Description]ValueCitation
Grant Date [Date of Award]June 30, 2023
Grant Date Fair Value [US Dollars]$558,000 (target); $930,000 (max)
Threshold [US Dollars]$93,000
Target [US Dollars]$558,000
Maximum [US Dollars]$930,000
Vesting Schedule [Dates]Jan 16, 2024; Feb 12, 2024; Mar 11, 2024; Apr 16, 2024
Performance Conditions [Description]Achievement of operational, manufacturing, and business goals (confidential)
Evaluation Period [Timeframe]2023 (based on the 2023 PSU Program)
Calculation Method [Methodology]Based on VWAP over 20 trading days; specific VWAP not provided

Performance-Based RSUs (LTI Awards)

Metric [Description]ValueCitation
Grant Date [Date of Award]June 30, 2023
RSU Quantity [Number of RSUs]303,951 RSUs
Grant Date Fair Value [US Dollars]$3,118,537
Vesting Schedule [Date]Full vesting on June 21, 2026 (subject to certification performance conditions)
Performance Conditions [Description]Achievement of certification goals (confidential)