Archana Agrawal
MongoDBAbout Archana Agrawal
Independent director at MongoDB (MDB) since August 2019. Age 47. Currently President of Intercom (since Dec 2023); prior roles include CMO of Airtable (2020–2023) and senior go-to-market leadership at Atlassian (2013–2020). Education: MBA, Harvard Business School; MS in Computer Science, University of Illinois at Urbana‑Champaign. Independent under Nasdaq and SEC rules.
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intercom | President | Dec 2023–present | Senior leadership of a business messaging software company |
| Airtable (Formagrid, Inc.) | Chief Marketing Officer | Mar 2020–Dec 2023 | Led marketing for cloud collaboration platform |
| Atlassian | Head of Enterprise & Cloud Marketing; other roles | Dec 2013–Mar 2020 | Scaled enterprise and cloud go‑to‑market |
| Ladders, Inc. | Led corporate‑wide analytics | 2007–2013 | Analytics leadership |
| IBM Almaden Research Center | Early career | N/D | Research/technical foundation |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zendesk, Inc. (public) | Director | Jul 2020–Nov 2022 | Former public board service |
Board Governance
- Independence: Board determined Ms. Agrawal is independent under SEC and Nasdaq rules.
- Committee assignments (FY2025) and meeting cadence:
- Compensation Committee, Member; committee met 5 times in FY2025.
- Board and committee attendance: Each current director attended >75% of applicable meetings in FY2025 (companywide disclosure).
- Board structure: Separate Chair and CEO; strong governance features including clawbacks, stock ownership guidelines, anti‑hedging/pledging policy.
Fixed Compensation
| Element | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual cash retainer | $40,000 | Effective starting 2024 annual meeting; may elect shares in lieu of cash (based on 30‑day VWAP). |
| Non‑Executive Chair retainer | $20,000 | N/A to Agrawal (not Chair). |
| Committee chair retainers | Audit $25,000; Compensation $15,000; Nominating & Governance $10,000; Security $10,000 | N/A to Agrawal (member only). |
| Committee member retainers (non‑chair) | Audit $10,000; Compensation $7,500; Nominating & Governance $4,000; Security $4,000 | Eligible as Compensation Committee member ($7,500). |
Director FY2025 compensation (as reported):
| Name | Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($) | Stock Awards ($) | Total ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archana Agrawal | 43,478 | 185,820 | 229,298 |
Notes:
- Annual equity grant value increased in 2025 to $230,000 (from $215,000); initial grant value increased to $460,000 (from $430,000).
- Directors may elect to receive cash retainers in fully vested shares (30‑day VWAP).
Performance Compensation
| Component | Structure | Metrics | Payout mechanics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Director Equity | Time‑based RSUs | None (no performance metrics for directors) | Annual RSUs vest by next annual meeting or first anniversary; initial RSUs vest over 3 years. |
There are no performance‑linked director awards (no PSU/option metrics for directors).
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| Company | Current/Past | Committee Roles | Potential Interlocks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zendesk, Inc. | Past (2020–2022) | Not disclosed | None disclosed; company reports no related‑party transactions in FY2025. |
Expertise & Qualifications
- Skills matrix: Technology; Global Sales/Markets/Operations; Senior Leadership; Public Company Boards.
- Background: 19 years in software; leadership in enterprise go‑to‑market; prior analytics and research experience; MBA (HBS); MS (UIUC).
Equity Ownership
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Beneficial ownership (as of May 1, 2025) | 3,198 shares; indicated as <1% of outstanding. |
| Unvested director RSUs held (Jan 31, 2025) | 820 RSUs. |
| Options | None reported. |
| Stock ownership guidelines (directors) | 5× annual cash retainer within 5 years of joining the board; guideline in place since 2019. |
| Hedging/pledging | Prohibited for directors under insider trading policy. |
| Related‑party transactions | None in FY2025. |
Governance Assessment
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Strengths
- Independence and relevant operating experience in software GTM; sits on Compensation Committee.
- Director compensation significantly equity‑weighted (FY2025: $185,820 equity vs $43,478 cash; ~81% equity), aligning interests.
- Strong governance framework: clawbacks (Dodd‑Frank and misconduct), anti‑hedging/pledging, board/committee self‑evaluations, stock ownership guidelines.
- No related‑party transactions; companywide >75% attendance disclosure for current directors in FY2025.
- Shareholder support: 2024 say‑on‑pay approval ~88% (indicator of alignment with investor expectations).
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Watch items
- Attendance disclosed as “>75%” at the aggregate level (not individual rates). Continue to monitor future proxies for individual attendance disclosures.
- Time demands: holds full‑time executive role (President, Intercom). No overboarding concerns disclosed; monitor workload and committee effectiveness over time.
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RED FLAGS
- None disclosed: no related‑party transactions, no hedging/pledging, no Section 16 delinquencies noted for Ms. Agrawal.
Compensation Committee Analysis (context for her committee service)
- Composition (FY2025): Francisco D’Souza (Chair), Archana Agrawal, Tom Killalea, Ann Lewnes; all independent/non‑employee directors.
- Consultant: Semler Brossy; no conflicts identified.
- Scope: CEO/NEO goals, director pay recommendations, human capital oversight, ESG coordination, risk review of incentives.
- Interlocks: None requiring disclosure.
Notes on Committee Meetings (FY2025)
| Committee | Meetings |
|---|---|
| Audit | 7 |
| Compensation | 5 |
| Nominating & Corporate Governance | 4 |
| Security | 3 |