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Jeff Stibel

CEO and Chair of the Board at LEGALZOOM.COM
Board
Since July 9, 2024
Age
50 years
Education
Holds a B.S. in psychology, philosophy, and cognitive science from Tufts University, an M.Sc. in cognitive science from Brown University, and an honorary doctorate of business from Pepperdine University.
Tenure
Joined the board in 2014, assumed the role of Chair of the Board in October 2018, and was appointed CEO on July 9, 2024.

Also at LEGALZOOM.COM

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Nicole Miller
Chief Legal Officer & Secretary
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Noel Watson
CFO and COO

About

The executive brings a robust blend of academic excellence and industry experience, having pursued studies in cognitive science at Tufts University and Brown University, and receiving an honorary doctorate of business from Pepperdine University.

Professionally, his career spans leadership roles that include steering strategic transformation and expansion initiatives across multiple large-scale businesses. His impact is evident from his leadership roles at LegalZoom, where he joined the board in 2014 and later took on executive responsibilities.

His professional journey also includes senior positions such as Vice Chairman and CEO roles at Dun & Bradstreet and Web.com, respectively, where he delivered significant growth outcomes and expanded business operations.

Beyond his executive roles, he is actively involved in investment and strategic advisory services through his firm Bryant Stibel & Company, and has established himself as a thought leader by contributing writings and speaking on topics related to technology and cognitive science.

$LZ Performance Under Jeff Stibel

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
LegalZoomBoard Member / Chair (pre-CEO)October 2014 – July 9, 2024 Served as Board member since October 2014 and as Chair since October 2018 until his CEO appointment
AutoWeb, Inc. (Nasdaq)Board MemberDecember 2006 – January 2019 N/A
Dun & Bradstreet Corporation (NYSE)Vice ChairmanJuly 2015 – March 2018 N/A
Dun & Bradstreet Credibility CorporationPresident, CEO & ChairmanJuly 2010 – July 2015 N/A
Web.com, Inc. (Nasdaq)President & CEON/A Grew the business into one of the largest web services providers with roughly a 200% increase in shareholder value

External Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Bryant Stibel & CompanyPartnerSince January 2013 Investment and strategic advisory platform
USA TodayColumnistCurrent N/A
Self (Author)AuthorCurrent Books: Breakpoint (2013) and Wired for Thought (2009)
Various Privately Held Companies & Non-profitsBoard MemberCurrent Serves on multiple boards

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2024
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Annual Base Salary$575,000 Annual (2024)Fixed base salary as per Employment Agreement
Prorated Annual Performance BonusUp to $575,000 (prorated) Prorated in 2024Target bonus equal to 100% of base salary, subject to performance objectives determined by the Board

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2024

2024 PSUs

Metric Name [unit/scale]Detail
Performance MetricAdjusted EBITDA target for fiscal year ending December 31, 2024
TSR ModifierRelative performance compared to the Nasdaq Composite Index
Vesting ScheduleOne-third vests immediately if target met; remaining vests in 8 equal quarterly installments starting May 15, 2025
Grant DateNot specified
Grant Date Fair ValueNot specified
Grant Date Stock PriceNot specified
Additional ConditionsContinuous employment as CEO required

Special Sign-On PSUs

Metric Name [unit/scale]Detail
Performance MetricStock price targets measured by a 45-trading day weighted-average closing price
Target/ThresholdVesting range from 0% to 200% of target award
Target Share Quantity2,675,159 shares
Vesting Schedule50% vests immediately upon certification; remaining 50% vests one year later
Grant DateJuly 2024
Grant Date Fair ValueApproximately $21 million
Grant Date Stock PriceBased on the closing price on July 9, 2024 (exact price not disclosed)
Additional ConditionsIncludes market condition modifier, potential extension of performance period (by 44 days) if targets are unmet at period end, and employment-related vesting conditions