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Rajeev K. Goel

Chief Executive Officer at PubMatic
Board
Since December 2008
Age
47 years
Education
Holds a B.A. in Economics, Political Science, and Spanish from The Johns Hopkins University and an M.S. in Computer and Information Technology from the University of Pennsylvania.
Tenure
Joined as a Board member in 09-2006, served as General Manager from 2006 to 2008, and became Chief Executive Officer in 12-2008.

Also at PubMatic

AKG
Amar K. Goel
Chief Innovation Officer
AW
Andrew Woods
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
MK
Mukul Kumar
President of Engineering

About

Rajeev K. Goel is a technology and business leader with extensive experience in both technical and operational roles, underlined by his academic achievements in economics and computer technology.

He began his career in key positions at organizations such as SAP AG and Diamond Management and Technology Consultants, where he developed strategic insights and operational excellence. These experiences played a critical role in preparing him for the challenges of a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

At PubMatic, where he co-founded the company and has been serving as CEO since December 2008, his leadership has been instrumental in steering the company through significant growth phases. His long-standing involvement as a Board member since September 2006 reflects his commitment to continuity and innovation in driving the company's success.

$PUBM Performance Under Rajeev K. Goel

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
PubMatic General Manager2006 - 2008Served as General Manager before promotion to CEO in December 2008
SAP AG Product Marketing Director2005 - 2007Held a critical technical and marketing role prior to co-founding PubMatic
Diamond Management and Technology Consultants, Inc. Principal2001 - 2005Worked on IT strategy consulting
Chipshot.com Co-founder and Vice President of Technology1996 - 2000Led technology initiatives in an online retail setting

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2024
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Base Salary $610,000AnnuallyFixed base salary for 2024
Stock Awards $3,898,481AnnuallyAggregate grant date fair value of restricted stock units per ASC 718
Option Awards $3,892,776AnnuallyAggregate grant date fair value of stock options per ASC 718

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2024

2024 Executive Bonus Plan (Non-Equity Incentive Plan)

MetricDetails
Plan Name 2024 Executive Bonus Plan
Base Salary Used $610,000
Target Bonus Percentage 108%
Target Bonus Amount $659,000
Revenue Threshold 80% of target
Performance Metric (Revenue) Evaluated using a square function of the actual revenue achievement percentage
Performance Metric (Adjusted Pre-Tax Net Income) Adjustment ratio of $0.03 per dollar
Bonus Cap 250% of target
Actual Bonus Achievement 126% of target pre-discretionary, resulting in 116% of target after an 8% reduction
Actual Bonus Amount $764,265
Payment Conditions Paid after fiscal year end; subject to continued employment in good standing

Note: The Non-Equity Incentive Plan is a cash bonus plan and does not include vesting schedules, grant dates, or share prices.