Debora Shoquist is an experienced executive with a long-standing career in operations leadership within the technology sector. She has held prominent roles at multiple companies, including overseeing operations at JDS Uniphase Corp., Coherent, Inc., and Quantum Corp. prior to her tenure at NVDA.

Her educational background, which includes degrees in Electrical Engineering and Biology, laid a firm foundation for her expertise in both technical and operational disciplines.

At NVDA, she joined in 2007 as Senior Vice President of Operations, quickly establishing herself as a key leader by being promoted to Executive Vice President of Operations in 2009. Her contributions have been instrumental in driving the company's operational excellence and efficiency.

Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a strong capability in managing complex supply chains and production processes. This robust blend of technical education and practical leadership experience defines her professional profile and underscores her significant impact on the companies she has served.

Past Roles

Organization	Role	Date Range	Details
NVIDIA	Senior Vice President of Operations	2007 - 2009	Held prior to promotion to EVP, Operations
JDS Uniphase Corp.	Executive Vice President of Operations	2004 - 2007	Provider of communications test and measurement solutions and optical products for the telecommunications industry
Coherent, Inc.	Senior Vice President and General Manager, Electro-Optics Business	2002 - 2004	Manufacturer of commercial and scientific laser equipment
Quantum Corp.	President, Personal Computer Hard Disk Drive Division	N/A	Data protection company
Hewlett-Packard	N/A	N/A	No additional role details provided

Fixed Compensation

Data from FY 2024

Component Name	Amount	Payment Schedule	Additional Details
Base Salary	$850,000	Annually [N/A]	Remained flat compared to Fiscal 2023
RSUs	$3,559,832	N/A	16,340 RSUs granted in Fiscal 2024
All Other Compensation	$24,229	N/A	Includes various benefits and perquisites

Performance Compensation

Data from FY 2024

Variable Cash Compensation

Metric	Target Amount	Threshold	Max Payout	Vesting/Payment Schedule	Evaluation Period	Additional Details
Revenue Performance	$250,000	Not specified	$500,000	Paid in cash after Fiscal 2024 (typically in March/April)	Fiscal 2024	Achieved 200% payout by exceeding the Stretch Compensation Plan goal. Also represents 29% of Base Salary.

SY PSUs

Metric	Target Shares	Threshold Shares	Maximum Shares	Vesting Schedule	Evaluation Period	Additional Details
Non-GAAP Operating Income and
Non-GAAP Gross Margin	22,468	4,493	56,170	25% vests on March 20, 2024; then ~6.25% every three months until fully vested on March 17, 2027	Fiscal 2024	Grant Date: March 10, 2023; Grant Date Fair Value: $5,146,520. Includes additional SY PSUs equal to 50% of the target opportunity if stretch goals are met.

MY PSUs

Metric	Target Shares	Threshold Shares	Maximum Shares	Vesting Schedule	Evaluation Period	Additional Details
3-Year TSR vs. S&P 500	2,042	510	4,084	100% vests on March 20, 2026	Fiscal 2024–Fiscal 2026	Grant Date: March 10, 2023; Grant Date Fair Value: $798,238. Payout determined using straight-line interpolation based on percentile performance (25th: no payout, 50th: 100%, 75th: 200%).