Angus Pacala

Co-Founder, CEO, and Director at Ouster

Board

Since June 2015

Age

36 years

Education

Holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Stanford University.

Tenure

Co-founded Ouster in June 2015 and has served as its Chief Executive Officer and Director since then.

Also at Ouster

Chen Geng

Interim CFO

Darien Spencer

COO

Mark Frichtl

Co-Founder and CTO

About

Angus Pacala is an accomplished engineer and entrepreneur with a strong track record in advancing sensor and battery technologies. Prior to his work at Ouster, he served as a Battery Engineer at Amprius, Inc. and as the Director of Engineering at Quanergy, Inc., roles in which he honed his expertise in technical innovation and leadership.

Since co-founding Ouster in June 2015, his strategic vision has been instrumental in establishing the company as a leader in the LiDAR technology space. His comprehensive understanding of engineering and commitment to pioneering new technologies have driven significant advancements in the field.

With a deep technical foundation and a passion for innovation, his career exemplifies the integration of engineering expertise and entrepreneurial insight. His contributions continue to influence the evolution of autonomous and sensing technologies, reinforcing the company’s standing in a competitive industry.

$OUST Performance Under Angus Pacala

Past Roles

Organization	Role	Date Range	Details
Quanergy, Inc.	Director of Engineering	November 2012 - February 2015	Held this role prior to co-founding Oust
Amprius, Inc.	Battery Engineer	June 2011 - October 2012	Held this role prior to co-founding Oust

Fixed Compensation

Data from FY 2023

Component Name	Amount	Payment Schedule	Additional Details
Base Salary	$324,999	Annual	Increased from $180,000 to $400,000 effective April 1, 2023; temporary Q3 reduction to $200,000 (reversed retroactively in early 2024)
401(k) Employer Matching	$8,692	Annual	Provides a 4% match of eligible contributions up to the IRS limit

Performance Compensation

Data from FY 2023

Short-Term Incentive Compensation

Metric	Value	Details
Target Bonus Opportunity	100% of base salary	Initially set at 100% for 2023
Q3/Q4 Adjustment	0%	Target bonus opportunity reduced by 100% for Q3 and Q4 in July 2023
Achieved Performance	109%	Bonus restored retroactively with financial metrics achieved at 109%

Equity Compensation (RSUs)

Metric	Value	Details
Grant Date	March 16, 2023
RSUs Granted	37,500 shares
Grant Date Fair Value	$368,400	Computed in accordance with ASC Topic 718
Vesting Schedule	100% on March 16, 2024	Subject to continued service; accelerated vesting upon termination without cause or resignation for good reason

No additional performance metrics, thresholds, caps, weights, or evaluation periods were provided for the performance compensation components in 2023