Alexander Moore
Palantir TechnologiesAbout Alexander Moore
Alexander Moore (age 42) is an independent director of Palantir, serving since July 2020. A founding Palantir employee (director of operations, 2005–2010), he co‑founded NodePrime (COO, acquired by Ericsson in 2016) and has been a partner at venture fund 8VC since May 2017. He holds a B.A. in Economics from Stanford University .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palantir Technologies | Director of Operations | 2005–2010 | Founding employee operational leadership |
| NodePrime | Co‑founder & COO | 2013–2016 | Built cloud automation; exit to Ericsson |
| 8VC (venture fund) | Partner | 2017–present | Investment/board experience |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8VC | Partner | 2017–present | No other public company directorships disclosed for Moore in PLTR proxy . |
Board Governance
- Committee assignments:
- Audit Committee member; chair is Eric Woersching .
- Compensation, Nominating & Governance Committee member (with Alexandra Schiff) .
- Independence: Board determined Moore is independent under Nasdaq rules .
- Attendance: In 2024, the Board held 4 meetings; each incumbent director attended at least 75% of Board and committee meetings. In 2023, the Board held 5 meetings; each incumbent director attended at least 75% .
- Executive sessions: Non‑employee directors meet in executive session at least twice per year .
- Lead independent director: Not specifically disclosed .
Fixed Compensation
| Metric | FY 2023 | FY 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($) | 65,000 | 65,000 |
| Cash retainer framework (Board/Committee) | Board $40,000; Audit member $12,500; Comp committee member $12,500 | Board $40,000; Audit member $12,500; Comp committee member $12,500 |
Performance Compensation
- Outside directors receive nondiscretionary RSUs:
- Initial grant: $400,000 RSUs, vest 1/3 each on first, second, third anniversaries .
- Annual grant: $300,000 RSUs, vest by one year or immediately prior to next annual meeting .
- Change in control: Outside director awards fully vest; performance awards deemed achieved at 100% .
| Metric | FY 2023 | FY 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| RSU Awards ($) | 299,999 | 299,992 |
| Outstanding RSUs at year-end (#) | 57,499 | 12,610 |
Other Directorships & Interlocks
- No Moore‑specific related party transactions disclosed; the “Certain Relationships” section lists commercial arrangements tied to Peter Thiel’s affiliated holdings (Anduril, Chapter, BlackSky), not Moore .
- Related‑person transaction policy administered by the Audit Committee; arms‑length terms required .
Expertise & Qualifications
- Founding operator at Palantir and venture investor (8VC), providing technology/operator and capital markets expertise. Audit Committee financial expert designation is held by Woersching, not Moore .
Equity Ownership
| Metric | As of Record Date Apr 11, 2024 | As of Record Date Apr 11, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Class A Shares Beneficially Owned (#) | 1,578,442 (<1%) | 1,370,630 (<1%) |
| Class B Shares Beneficially Owned (#) | — | — |
| RSUs vesting/settling within 60 days (#) | Included in table; directors shown with RSUs outstanding | 12,610 (included in total) |
| Shares Pledged as Collateral (#) | Not disclosed in 2024 table | 1,000,000 Class A shares pledged to secure personal debt arrangements (RED FLAG) |
Additional policy context:
- Insider Trading Policy: prohibits hedging for NEOs; hedging/pledging prohibitions for NEOs, with limited case‑by‑case exceptions for Board members and CEO (Moore’s pledge noted above) .
- Clawback policy adopted Oct 2023 per SEC/exchange rules .
Insider Trades (Form 4 trend)
- Pattern of scheduled open‑market sales under Rule 10b5‑1 beginning in late 2024:
- 2024‑09‑03: Sale of 20,000 shares (beneficial ownership ~1.51M post‑trade) (SEC filing link in article).
- 2025‑06‑06: Director equity grant/option award entry (2,348 shares under director grant) .
- 2025‑08‑01: Sale of 20,000 shares; ~1.29M shares held post‑trade (10b5‑1 plan adopted Nov 22, 2024) .
- 2025‑10‑01: Sale of 20,000 shares; ~1.25M shares held post‑trade .
- 2025‑11‑03: Sale batches with weighted average prices ~$202–203; SEC Form 4 filing (post‑sale holdings ~1.25M) .
- Tool (insider‑trades) corroborates frequent 20,000‑share monthly sales in 2025 under 10b5‑1, with holdings decreasing from ~1.33M to ~1.25M; full dataset saved by tool execution .
Governance Assessment
- Strengths:
- Independent director with operational founding experience; sits on both key committees (Audit; Compensation, Nominating & Governance) .
- Positive engagement: committee participation and ≥75% attendance in 2023 and 2024 .
- Compensation committee disclosure shows use of independent advisor (Semler Brossy) and clawback policy adoption; mitigates pay‑risk concerns .
- Risks / RED FLAGS:
- Pledge of 1,000,000 Class A shares as loan collateral is a notable alignment/overhang risk; pledging can force sales in stress scenarios and is generally shareholder‑unfriendly .
- Regular 10b5‑1 plan sales reduce exposure, though plan usage lessens signaling risk; continued monitoring warranted .
- Broader governance context: Palantir’s multi‑class/voting trust structure concentrates control with Founders; while not Moore‑specific, it limits minority shareholder influence over board elections .
Director Compensation (detail reference)
| Component | Policy |
|---|---|
| Board cash retainer | $40,000 annually |
| Audit Committee | Chair $25,000; member $12,500 |
| Compensation, Nominating & Governance Committee | Member $12,500 |
| Equity | Annual RSUs of $300,000; initial RSUs of $400,000; time‑based vesting; full vesting on change‑in‑control |
| Annual cap | Aggregate director compensation capped at $750,000 (or $1.5M in first year as non‑founder outside director) |
Equity Ownership (detail reference)
- 2025 beneficial ownership: 1,370,630 Class A shares including 12,610 RSUs vesting within 60 days; 1,000,000 shares pledged (risk) .
- 2024 beneficial ownership: 1,578,442 Class A shares; no Class B holdings disclosed; <1% votes .
Related Party Transactions
- None disclosed for Alexander Moore; related party disclosures in 2024/2025 proxies concern entities affiliated with Peter Thiel (Anduril, Chapter, BlackSky), reviewed under Palantir’s related‑person policy .
Committee Work Signals
- Compensation, Nominating & Governance Committee engaged independent consultant Semler Brossy; conducted compensation risk assessments; issued CD&A Committee report signed by Moore and Schiff .
Summary Implications for Investors
- Moore’s dual committee service and independence support board effectiveness. The collateral pledge of 1,000,000 shares is a material governance red flag that could misalign incentives under stress. Ongoing 10b5‑1 sales appear programmatic; monitor cadence and collateral arrangements for heightened downside risk signals .