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Lawrence J. Ellison

Chairman of the Board, CTO at ORACLE
Board
Since September 2014
Age
80 years
Tenure
Joined ORCL in June 1977 as founder, served as CEO until September 2014, and then assumed the roles of Chairman of the Board and CTO in September 2014.

Also at ORACLE

ES
Edward Screven
EVP, Chief Corporate Architect
MS
Maria Smith
EVP, Chief Accounting Officer

About

Lawrence J. Ellison is a seasoned technology executive known for his visionary leadership and long-standing involvement with Oracle Corporation. He founded the company in June 1977 and served as its CEO until September 2014, playing a central role in its evolution into a global technology leader.

After stepping down as CEO, he transitioned to his current roles as Chairman of the Board and Chief Technology Officer in September 2014. His career at Oracle is marked by his deep involvement in product engineering, technology development, and strategic decision-making, which has been critical to the company’s sustained success.

Beyond Oracle, Ellison is known for his influential presence in the wider technology and investment community, including serving as a director at Tesla, Inc. and being recognized as the largest stockholder of Oracle. His contributions to the technology industry have earned him a reputation as one of the most innovative and impactful business executives.

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Tesla, Inc.DirectorWithin last five yearsPreviously served as a director
Oracle CorporationCEOJune 1977 - September 2014Founder; led Oracle for over 45 years
Oracle CorporationChairman of the BoardMay 1995 - January 2004Served as Chairman before current roles

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2024
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Base Salary$1 AnnualRemained unchanged since fiscal 2011
All Other Compensation$3,013,678 AnnualIncludes Personal Security Costs ($1,662,678 ) and Aircraft Usage Costs ($1,351,000 )

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2024

Performance Compensation Details

MetricValueAdditional Details
Performance MetricNon-GAAP operating income growth Evaluates year-over-year growth; incorporates both revenue and expense performance
Target Award$5,000,000 Target bonus amount
Maximum Award$10,000,000 Cap on bonus
Actual Payout$5,292,260 Achieved 106% of target
Vesting ScheduleNone Cash bonus paid annually with no vesting period
Evaluation PeriodFiscal 2024 Performance evaluated over the fiscal year 2024
ConditionsNon-GAAP operating income growth required Bonus is contingent on achieving the performance metric; no payout if no growth