Allison Green
Chief Financial Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, Treasurer and Corporate Secretary at 
SURO CAPITAL
SURO CAPITALExecutive
About Allison Green
Allison Green, age 39, is Chief Financial Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, Treasurer, and Corporate Secretary of SuRo Capital Corp., serving as CFO since April 2019, CCO since March 2020, and Treasurer/Corporate Secretary since June 2018; she previously served as Controller (2017–2019) and SVP of Finance (2018–2019) and holds degrees in Accounting and Finance from USC . 2024 compensation decisions cited outcomes including 49% total shareholder return for 2024, debt refinancing and tender offer execution, prudent investment activity, cost reductions, and team development . Pay-versus-performance disclosures show 2024 NAV per share of $6.68 and net decrease in net assets resulting from operations of $(38,124,247) . In Q2 2025 commentary, stock-based compensation reduced NAV by approximately $0.09 per share, highlighting equity award impact on book value .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Years | Strategic Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| SuRo Capital Corp. | Controller; SVP Finance; CFO; CCO; Treasurer & Corporate Secretary | Controller: Jul 2017–Apr 2019; SVP Finance: May 2018–Apr 2019; CFO: Apr 2019–present; CCO: Mar 2020–present; Treasurer & Corporate Secretary: Jun 2018–present | Internal leadership across finance, compliance, treasury, and corporate governance |
| GSV Asset Management, LLC (former external adviser to SuRo) | Vice President | Jul 2017–Mar 2019 | Investment adviser experience aligned to BDC operations |
| Rise Companies Corp. (Fundrise) | Controller; accounting/financial consultant | Apr 2016–Apr 2017 | Controller and finance consulting for real estate platform |
| Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital | Controller; ProInspire Fellow | Sep 2013–Apr 2016 | Financial leadership at non-profit |
| The Carlyle Group | Fund Management & Co-investment teams (Europe & US Real Estate, Energy Funds) | Jun 2009–Aug 2013 | Institutional fund operations across real assets and energy |
| Deloitte & Touche LLP (Los Angeles) | Audit Associate (financial services) | Start of career | Audit foundation in financial services |
External Roles
No public company directorships disclosed for Allison Green in the proxy biography .
Fixed Compensation
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Salary ($) | $490,340 | $500,000 | $500,000 |
| Annual Cash Bonus ($) | $315,000 | $500,000 | $500,000 |
| Additional Bonus for Stock Purchase ($) | $100,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 |
| Total Bonus ($) | $415,000 | $600,000 | $600,000 |
| Stock Awards (Grant-date Fair Value, $) | $585,000 | $106,500 | $153,500 |
| All Other Compensation ($) | $27,739 | $25,974 | $33,598 |
| Total Compensation ($) | $1,518,079 | $1,232,474 | $1,287,098 |
Notes:
- Annual bonus eligibility: up to 125% of base salary per Second Amended Employment Agreement as amended .
- Additional bonus must be used 100% net to purchase SSSS shares; holding period: half ≥1 year, half ≥2 years for 2023–2024 grants; ≥1 year for 2022 grants .
Performance Compensation
Equity Awards and Vesting
| Grant Type | Grant Date | Shares | Fair Value ($) | Vesting | Dividends/Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restricted Stock | Feb 9, 2022 | 16,346 | $585,000 (2022 total stock awards) | Ratable over 3 years | Accrue; rights from grant date; dividends follow vesting schedule |
| Restricted Stock | Dec 15, 2023 | 16,667 | $106,500 (2023 total stock awards) | Ratable over 3 years | Accrue; rights from grant date |
| Restricted Stock | Dec 10, 2024 | 25,000 | $153,500 | Ratable over 3 years | Accrue; rights from grant date |
Additional details:
- Options: No options granted in 2024; options may be used in future at fair market value, vesting time- or performance-based at Committee discretion .
- 2024 vesting realized: 39,858 shares; $159,311 value realized .
Bonus Decision Drivers (2024)
| Metric/Outcome | Weighting | Target | Actual | Payout Impact | Vesting/Hold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Shareholder Return (TSR) | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | 49% TSR in 2024 | Supported annual + additional cash bonus (total $600,000) | Additional bonus shares subject to 1-year and 2-year minimum holds |
| Capital structure actions (convertible notes; debt repurchase) | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Executed note purchase agreement and repurchased debt | Supported bonuses | Additional bonus share hold as above |
| Capital return (Dutch auction tender) | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Returned $9.4 million via modified Dutch auction | Supported bonuses | Additional bonus share hold |
| Investment discipline and pipeline | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Prudent investments; enhanced diligence; more deals reviewed than any year | Supported bonuses | Additional bonus share hold |
| Operating expense reductions | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Expenses reduced vs prior year | Supported bonuses | Additional bonus share hold |
| Team development and retention | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Fully staffed; internal growth fostered | Supported bonuses | Additional bonus share hold |
BDC constraints: The 1940 Act restricts formulaic company performance-based cash compensation; bonuses are discretionary and calibrated to corporate and individual outcomes .
Equity Ownership & Alignment
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Beneficial Ownership (shares) | 147,313 (direct & indirect) |
| Ownership as % of Shares Outstanding | <1.0% of 23,551,859 shares outstanding as of Apr 1, 2025 |
| Indirect Holdings | 99,149 shares via Allison Green Living Trust (dated Sep 30, 2024) |
| Restricted Shares Outstanding (subject to vesting) | 41,667 granted on Dec 15, 2023 and Dec 10, 2024 |
| Unvested Restricted Shares at 12/31/2024 | 58,013; market value $342,914 at $5.88/share |
| Dividends on Unvested RS | Accrue and follow underlying vesting schedule |
| Shares Acquired on Vesting (2024) | 39,858; value realized $159,311 |
| Stock Ownership Guidelines | Not disclosed in proxy |
| Hedging/Pledging Policy | Hedging and speculative trades prohibited; pledging only non‑margin loans, with CCO pre‑approval and demonstrable capacity to repay |
Notes:
- Additional cash bonuses (2022–2024) used fully to purchase company stock with mandated holding periods (1–2 years), supporting alignment and reducing near-term selling pressure .
- Shares outstanding reference date: April 1, 2025 .
Employment Terms
| Provision | Details |
|---|---|
| Agreement | Second Amended Employment Agreement effective Apr 26, 2021; term extended to Dec 31, 2026 via Amendment No. 2 (Nov 28, 2023); auto-renewal unless either party terminates ≥30 days before expiration . |
| Base Salary | $500,000; subject to annual review . |
| Annual Bonus Eligibility | Up to 125% of base salary; discretionary based on company and individual performance criteria . |
| Additional Bonus | Discretionary; 100% net used to purchase common stock per policy; mandated hold periods (2023–2024: half ≥1 year, half ≥2 years) . |
| Severance (No Cause/Good Reason) | Lump sum equal to multiplier × (current base salary + prior-year annual bonus); Ms. Green multiplier = 1×; increases to 2× if termination within 1 year of change-in-control, she did not vote in favor, and company net assets > $100 million . |
| Bonus in Severance | Unpaid prior-year bonus plus pro‑rated current-year bonus payable . |
| Equity Acceleration | Unvested equity immediately vests upon death/disability; also upon termination without cause or for good reason; Committee may accelerate upon change-in-control under the plan . |
| COBRA Coverage | Company-paid continuation health insurance under COBRA for 12 months post-termination (Ms. Green) . |
| Confidentiality/Arbitration | Confidential information protection; mutual non‑disparagement; arbitration for disputes . |
| Equity Plan Change-in-Control Definition | Detailed triggers include >50% beneficial ownership change, board composition change, asset sale, or shift to external management; awards may be assumed, accelerated, or cashed out at fair value by Committee . |
| Clawback/Non-Compete | Not disclosed in provided sections . |
| Independent Comp Consultant | Mercer (US) LLC engaged for 2024 benchmarking; assessed independent by Compensation Committee . |
| 401(k) & Other Benefits | 50% match up to 6% (max $12,500 in 2024); contributions vest immediately; no other material perquisites, deferred comp, SERP . |
| Options Policy | Options may be granted at fair market value; none granted in 2024 . |
Governance and Shareholder Feedback
- Compensation Committee comprises independent directors (Chair: Lisa Westley; members: Ronald Lott, Leonard Potter, Marc Mazur); operates under a board-approved charter and may engage independent consultants .
- Say-on-Pay: 2024 advisory vote approved with ~86% support (6,818,982 votes cast; 8,926,226 broker non-votes) .
Investment Implications
- Alignment and retention: Mandatory share purchases with 1–2 year holds on additional cash bonuses materially reduce near-term selling pressure and align incentives to TSR/NAV accretion; unvested 58,013 restricted shares vest ratably over three years, creating predictable supply at future vest dates .
- Payout sensitivity to corporate events: Severance can rise to 2× base+bonus under specific double-trigger change-in-control conditions, and equity accelerates on certain terminations—important for M&A scenarios and potential overhang from accelerated vesting .
- Equity stake: Beneficial ownership of 147,313 shares (<1% of outstanding) including trust holdings indicates a meaningful but not controlling personal stake, tempered by BDC constraints on formulaic pay; absence of options and emphasis on RS grants and discretionary cash point to risk-moderated incentive design .
- Trading signals: 2024 vesting realized was 39,858 shares; stock-based comp reduced NAV per share by ~$0.09 in Q2 2025—monitor grant anniversaries (Feb 9, Dec 15, Dec 10) for potential incremental vesting-related supply .
- Policy risk controls: Strict hedging/speculative trading prohibitions and limited, pre‑approved non‑margin pledging reduce alignment red flags; no disclosed tax gross-ups or perquisite inflation; strong say-on-pay support (86%) lowers governance risk .