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Timothy S. Teter

EVP, General Counsel and Secretary at NVIDIA
Since February 2018
Age
58 years
Education
Holds a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California at Davis and a J.D. degree from Stanford Law School.
Tenure
Joined NVDA in 2017 as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, and was promoted to Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary in February 2018.

Also at NVIDIA

About

Timothy S. Teter has built a strong foundation with a background in engineering and law. He earned a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering and a J.D. degree, providing him with the technical and legal expertise necessary for complex corporate challenges.

Before joining NVDA, he spent over two decades at a law firm where he specialized in patent and technology-related litigation, following early career experience as an engineer at an aerospace company. This blend of technical and legal experience has been instrumental in shaping his approach to legal affairs.

At NVDA, he began his tenure in 2017 and was elevated to his current role as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary in February 2018. In this capacity, he oversees key legal and governance matters, contributing significantly to the company’s strategic direction.

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
NVDA Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary2017 - Feb 2018Held the position before being promoted to EVP, General Counsel and Secretary
Cooley LLP Attorney (Patent Litigation Focus)N/AWorked for over two decades focusing on litigating patent and technology-related matters
Lockheed Missiles and Space Company EngineerPre-law schoolWorked as an engineer prior to attending law school

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2025
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Base Salary$850,000 AnnualRemained flat compared to Fiscal 2024
RSUs$6,200,000 (86,080 shares) Annual Grant (FY2025)Increase of $2.6M (74%) from Fiscal 2024 target
Equity Compensation$12,400,000 AnnualIncrease of $3.5M (39%) from Fiscal 2024 target

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2025

Variable Cash Plan

MetricDetail
Performance MetricRevenue (1-year)
Threshold$45.0B revenue for 50% payout
Target/Base$90.0B revenue for 100% payout
Stretch$110.0B revenue for 200% payout
Target Opportunity$250,000
Maximum Payout$500,000 (200% of target)
Payout CalculationStraight-line interpolation between thresholds
Actual ResultExceeded Stretch goal resulting in $500,000 payout
Vesting ScheduleNot applicable (cash-based)

SY PSUs

MetricDetail
Performance MetricAnnual Non-GAAP Operating Income
Vesting Schedule4 years
Threshold21,520 shares
Target43,040 shares
Maximum86,080 shares (200% payout achieved)
Grant DateMarch 8, 2024
Grant Date Fair Value$3,764,666
ConditionsVesting contingent on meeting pre-established operating income criteria

MY PSUs

MetricDetail
Performance Metric3-year Total Shareholder Return (TSR) relative to the S&P 500
Vesting Schedule3 years
Grant DateMarch 8, 2024
Grant Date Fair Value$6,544,835
Threshold10,760 shares
Target43,040 shares
Maximum86,080 shares
Additional DetailsActual eligible vesting quantity to be determined after performance period evaluations; grant date stock price not provided