Itzhak Fisher
About Itzhak Fisher
Itzhak Fisher (age 69) has served on Comscore’s Board since March 2021 and was Chairman from November 2024 to April 2025. He is the Chairman and founder of Pereg Ventures (2014–present), previously EVP of Global Product, Strategy & Business Development at Nielsen, founder and Executive Chairman of Trendum, and former President & CEO of RSL Communications (which operated in 20+ countries and exceeded $1.5B in revenue). He holds a B.S. in Computer Science from NYIT and completed advanced studies in computer science at NYU .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure/Timing | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comscore (SCOR) | Chairman of the Board | Nov 2024 – Apr 2025 | Led Board during period of capital structure deliberations |
| Pereg Ventures | Chairman & Founder | 2014 – present | Early-stage investing in B2B information services |
| Nielsen | EVP, Global Product, Strategy & Business Development | Prior role (dates not disclosed) | Product, strategy, and BD leadership |
| Trendum | Founder & Executive Chairman | Prior role (dates not disclosed) | Entrepreneurial leadership |
| RSL Communications | President & CEO | Prior role (dates not disclosed) | Scaled telco to >20 countries and >$1.5B revenue |
External Roles
| Organization | Role/Affiliation | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda Development Board; Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board | Affiliation noted | Not disclosed |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Advisory Group | Member | Not disclosed |
| NYU Courant Institute | Advisory Board | Not disclosed |
| Tufts University | President’s Council | Not disclosed |
Board Governance
- Independence: The Board determined Mr. Fisher is independent under SEC and Nasdaq standards .
- Committee assignments (2024–2025):
- Nominating & Governance Committee – Chair; 9 meetings in 2024 .
- Finance & Acquisitions Committee – Member (as indicated by committee footnotes) .
- Attendance: In 2024 the Board met 21 times; each current director attended at least 75% of aggregate Board and applicable committee meetings .
- Years of service on SCOR Board: Since March 2021 .
Fixed Compensation
| Component | 2024 Detail | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Board Cash Retainer | $50,000 | Standard non-employee director retainer in 2024 |
| Nominating & Governance Committee – Chair | $10,000 | Chair fee |
| Finance & Acquisitions Committee – Member | $5,000 | Member fee |
| Chairman Retainer | Declined for 2024 | Chairman cash retainer reduced to $75,000 effective Jul 1, 2024; Fisher declined retainer for period served in 2024 |
| Total Cash Fees (paid) | $65,000 | Sum reflects retainers and committee fees actually paid in 2024 |
Performance Compensation
| Award Type | Grant Date | Shares/Units | Grant-Date Fair Value | Vest/Settlement | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSUs (Director Annual Grant) | 2024-07-01 | 10,739 units | $155,393 | Vest on earliest of 2025-06-30, 2025 AGM date, or change in control; deferred settlement upon separation or change in control | Board used $15.83 “pricing” vs $14.47 closing to reduce share count; grant fair value recorded at $155,393 |
| Stock Options (legacy) | Prior (Shareablee acquisition) | 7,879 options (exercisable) | — | Exercisable; legacy assumption from acquisition | Director options outstanding; not a 2024 grant |
No performance metrics apply to director RSUs; vesting is time-based, with deferral to separation/change-in-control for settlement .
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Investor designation | Fisher and Nana Banerjee were designated to the Board by Pine Investor, LLC under the 2021 Stockholders Agreement (together with Charter and Liberty Broadband designees) . |
| Committee roles at SCOR | Chair, Nominating & Governance; Member, Finance & Acquisitions . |
| Other public company directorships | None disclosed in SCOR’s 2025 proxy . |
Expertise & Qualifications
- Company creation and scaling across digital, media, and retail; venture investing (Pereg Ventures) .
- Senior product/strategy/BD leadership at Nielsen; entrepreneurial founder at Trendum; global operating experience (RSL Communications) .
- Academic/industry advisory roles (NYU Courant; Goldman Sachs Strategic Advisory Group) .
Equity Ownership
| Measure | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total beneficial ownership (as of 2025-04-22) | 45,469 shares; less than 1% of Common Stock |
| Breakdown | 4,583 shares held via Pereg Holdings, LLC; 17,268 vested deferred stock units; 7,879 options (exercisable); 10,739 RSUs scheduled to vest within 60 days of 2025-04-22 |
| Pledging / Hedging | Company prohibits directors from hedging or pledging Comscore equity; covered persons are barred from options, collars, swaps, and similar transactions |
| Ownership guidelines | Directors expected to own stock equal to at least 5x annual Board cash retainer; 5-year compliance window; must hold 100% of net shares until in compliance |
Director Compensation (Annual)
| Year | Fees Earned (Cash) | Stock Awards (Fair Value) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $65,410 | $131,286 | $196,696 |
| 2024 | $65,000 | $155,393 | $220,393 |
In 2024, the Board adjusted the RSU “pricing” methodology (using $15.83 vs $14.47 close) to reduce share issuance; Fisher also declined the Chairman retainer for 2024 .
Governance Assessment
- Strengths
- Independent status affirmed; chairs Nominating & Governance and meets attendance threshold; governance policies include robust anti-hedging/pledging, stock ownership guidelines, director resignation policy, and annual evaluations .
- Director equity awards are time-based RSUs with deferral, aligning long-term interests via post-vesting holding until separation/change-in-control .
- Potential conflicts and mitigants
- Fisher is a Pine designee; SCOR engages in transactions with major stockholders and their affiliates (e.g., WPP, Charter, Pine-related equipment purchase via third-party vendor), reviewed under a formal related-party transactions policy with Audit Committee oversight .
- RED FLAG watch: Investor-designee chairing Nominating & Governance can raise perceived independence concerns; however, Board independence determinations remain in place and related-party oversight processes are disclosed .
- Pay signals
- 2024 director equity grant fair value increased vs 2023, but the Board used a higher “pricing” input to reduce RSU counts, signaling responsiveness to dilution concerns; Fisher declined additional Chairman retainer in 2024, a positive alignment signal .
Attendance: Board met 21 times in 2024; Fisher (like all current directors) attended at least 75% of Board and committee meetings during his service period .