Charles M. Hazard, Jr.
MongoDBAbout Charles M. Hazard, Jr.
Charles M. Hazard, Jr. (age 57) has served on MongoDB’s Board since October 2009. He is a co‑founder and General Partner at Flybridge Capital Partners (since May 2002), and previously was a General Partner at Greylock Partners, with earlier roles at Company Assistance Limited and Bain & Company. He holds a B.A. in Economics and Political Science from Stanford University and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School . The Board has determined he is independent under Nasdaq rules .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greylock Partners | General Partner | Prior to 2002 | Venture investing and board experience |
| Company Assistance Limited | Investment/Consulting | Prior | Strategic and operational consulting |
| Bain & Company | Consultant | Prior | Management consulting experience |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flybridge Capital Partners | Co‑founder, General Partner | Since May 2002 | Represents Flybridge on boards of privately held companies |
Board Governance
- Class II director; nominated for re‑election at the 2025 annual meeting to serve through the 2028 meeting .
- Committee assignments and chair roles:
- Audit Committee: Member
- Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee: Chair and Member
- Security Committee: Member
- The Board’s majority is independent; Mr. Hazard is affirmed independent under SEC and Nasdaq rules .
Committee Assignments
| Committee | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Audit | Member | Financial oversight participation |
| Nominating & Corporate Governance | Chair | Leads director nominations and governance policy reviews |
| Security | Member | Supports oversight of security risk; chair is Tom Killalea |
Fixed Compensation
- Not disclosed in cited sections; no data provided in the proxy excerpts. (Skip if not disclosed)
Performance Compensation
- Not disclosed in cited sections; no data provided in the proxy excerpts. (Skip if not disclosed)
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| Company/Entity | Type | Role | Interlock/Conflict Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various privately held companies (via Flybridge) | Private | Board representative | No related party transactions disclosed in cited sections; Board independence affirmed |
Expertise & Qualifications
- Venture capital and technology investing; extensive board experience .
- Strategy, governance, and organizational design via consulting background .
- Governance leadership as Chair of Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee .
- Participation on Audit and Security committees adds breadth across financial oversight and security risk domains .
Equity Ownership
- Beneficial ownership details not provided in cited sections. (Skip if not disclosed)
Governance Assessment
- Strengths
- Long tenure provides deep company and industry context .
- Independent director with leadership of the Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee, indicating influence over board composition and governance standards .
- Service on Audit and Security committees suggests broad oversight across finance and risk/security .
- Considerations
- As a venture capital GP, he serves on private company boards; MongoDB’s Board has affirmed independence, and no related‑party conflicts are disclosed in cited sections .
- Re‑election cycle: standing for Class II re‑election at the 2025 meeting .
RED FLAGS: None disclosed in the cited proxy excerpts regarding related‑party transactions, hedging/pledging, attendance shortfalls, or compensation anomalies. Independence affirmed .
Notes and Sources
- Director biography, roles, education, and tenure:
- Board class, nomination, and term info:
- Committee memberships and chair roles (Audit, Nominating & Governance, Security):
- Independence status under Nasdaq/SEC rules: