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Anthony Wood

CEO, President, and Chairman at ROKU
Board
Since October 2002
Age
58 years
Education
Holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Texas A&M University.
Tenure
Founded Roku in October 2002 and has served as CEO since then, as Chairman since February 2008, and as President since July 2011.

Also at ROKU

CC
Charles Collier
President, Roku Media
DJ
Dan Jedda
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
GK
Gidon Katz
Senior Vice President, Platform Products and User Experience

About

Anthony Wood is a seasoned technology executive with a robust background in innovation and entrepreneurship. He earned his degree in Electrical Engineering and began his career by founding and leading several pioneering companies, setting the stage for a transformative approach to digital media and technology.

He founded Roku in October 2002 with a vision of revolutionizing streaming media. Since its inception, he has played multiple key roles at the company, serving as CEO, Chairman, and President over different periods. His leadership has been fundamental in driving the company’s strategy and innovation, steering its growth in the competitive digital entertainment landscape.

Beyond his contributions at Roku, his earlier ventures, including founding ReplayTV and co-founding other technology enterprises, illustrate his long-term commitment to reshaping how consumers experience media and technology. His work reflects an enduring entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for technological advancements that have had a significant impact on the industry.

$ROKU Performance Under Anthony Wood

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
ReplayTVCEOPre-2001Founded ReplayTV and served as its CEO before the company was acquired in 2001
iband.comCo-founderN/ACo-founded the internet software company later acquired by Macromedia
BrightSign LLCCo-founderN/ACo-founded a manufacturer of digital signage media players

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2023
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Base Salary$1,200,000 AnnualFull base salary for 2023
Salary Forgone for Stock Options$600,000 Monthly GrantsElecting to forego part of the salary in exchange for stock options under the Supplemental Option Program

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2023

No information available on performance compensation for 2023