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    Tim Chen

    Chief Executive Officer at NerdWallet Inc
    Board
    Since 2009
    Age
    42 years
    Education
    Holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Stanford University.
    Tenure
    Joined NerdWallet as Co-Founder and CEO in 2009, became a Board member in December 2011, and was promoted to Chairman in September 2021.

    Also at NerdWallet Inc

    E“L
    Ekumene “E” Lysonge
    Chief Legal Officer
    JR
    Jason Rodriguez
    Chief Product Officer
    JL
    John Lee
    Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

    About

    Tim Chen is currently the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board at NerdWallet, having co-founded the company in 2009.

    He began his tenure as CEO in 2009 and later expanded his leadership role by joining the Board of Directors in December 2011, before assuming the role of Chairman in September 2021.

    Prior to his time at NerdWallet, he developed his expertise in the finance industry through roles at investment firms and as an equity research associate, providing him with a strong foundation for his executive responsibilities.

    Academically, he holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Stanford University, and as of 2025, he is 42 years old.

    $NRDS Performance Under Tim Chen

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Base Salary $700,000 N/A Fixed annual salary for CEO and Chairman of the Board
    401(k) Plan Matching Contribution $13,800 N/A Company's matching contribution under its 401(k) plan
    Other Compensation $2,504 N/A Additional compensation details not provided

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024

    Performance Compensation

    MetricDetails
    Bonus Target $470,000
    Performance Metrics Revenue-related Growth and Non-GAAP Operating Income
    Evaluation Period Fiscal 2024
    Threshold Not provided
    Goal Not provided
    Weight Not provided
    Vesting Schedule Not applicable (cash incentive)
    Actual Payout Condition Performance levels certified on March 18, 2025
    Additional Details Participation in the 2024 CEO Incentive Program with no equity awards; no grant date or stock price applicable