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    Dana Wagner

    Chief Legal Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, and Corporate Secretary at Twilio Inc
    Since December 2021
    Age
    48 years
    Education
    Holds a B.A. in Comparative Literature and Economics from the University of California, Berkeley and a J.D. from Yale Law School.
    Tenure
    Joined TWLO on October 5, 2021 and assumed the role of Chief Legal Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, and Corporate Secretary in December 2021.

    Also at Twilio Inc

    About

    Dana Wagner has built a distinguished career in the legal and corporate governance fields, having held significant roles in leading companies. Early in his career, he gained valuable experience in various legal capacities at the U.S. Department of Justice and at Google, and later served as the General Counsel at Square, Inc. (now Block, Inc.) and as Chief Legal Officer at Impossible Foods.

    At TWLO, he joined on October 5, 2021 and by December 2021 assumed the role of Chief Legal Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, and Corporate Secretary. In this capacity, he has been instrumental in steering the company’s legal and compliance strategies while ensuring robust corporate governance.

    Complementing his professional career, his strong academic background—bolstered by his education at the University of California, Berkeley and Yale Law School—coupled with his contributions as an adjunct professor, underscore his commitment to legal excellence and mentorship. His career reflects a blend of practical leadership and academic dedication that continues to influence the industries he serves.

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Impossible Foods Inc. Chief Legal Officer 2018 to 2021 Develops plant-based substitutes for meat products
    Northwestern University Adjunct Professor 2018 to 2020 N/A
    Berkeley Law Lecturer Periodically since 2019 N/A
    Square, Inc. (now Block, Inc.) General Counsel 2011 to 2016 Financial technology company
    Google Inc. Various legal positions, including overseeing antitrust and competition legal practice 2007 to 2011 Multinational technology company
    U.S. Department of Justice Various positions Prior to 2007 Worked in legal roles within the department

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Base Salary$600,000 AnnualFixed annual salary; unchanged from 2022.
    Stock Awards$5,005,406 Quarterly vesting per RSU structureTime-based RSUs: 25,307 shares vesting over one year and 50,613 shares vesting quarterly from Jan 1, 2024 to Jan 1, 2027.
    Other Compensation$9,900 AnnualIncludes company contributions to health or retirement plans.

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023

    Performance-Based Cash Awards

    MetricValueUnitAdditional Details
    Performance ComponentPerformance-Based Cash Awards N/ACash awards based on non-GAAP income from operations.
    Required Performance MetricNon-GAAP Income from Operations N/AMain metric for evaluating operational performance.
    Threshold$200,000,000 DollarsTriggers a 50% payout if met.
    Target≥ $250,000,000 DollarsAchieves a 100% payout if met.
    Actual Results$533,000,000 DollarsExceeded target, resulting in a 100% payout.
    Target Cash Payment$1,500,000 DollarsMaximum cash award based on performance results; capped at 100% payout.
    Maximum Payout (Cap)100% PercentagePayout does not exceed 100% of the target cash payment.
    Vesting ScheduleN/AN/ANo vesting schedule details provided for performance cash awards.
    Evaluation PeriodN/AN/AEvaluation period details not explicitly provided.