Dana Wagner
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
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Component Name | Amount | Payment Schedule | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Salary | $600,000 | Annual | Fixed annual salary; unchanged from 2022. |
| Stock Awards | $5,005,406 | Quarterly vesting per RSU structure | Time-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 | Annual | Includes company contributions to health or retirement plans. |
Performance Compensation
Performance-Based Cash Awards
| Metric | Value | Unit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance Component | Performance-Based Cash Awards | N/A | Cash awards based on non-GAAP income from operations. |
| Required Performance Metric | Non-GAAP Income from Operations | N/A | Main metric for evaluating operational performance. |
| Threshold | $200,000,000 | Dollars | Triggers a 50% payout if met. |
| Target | ≥ $250,000,000 | Dollars | Achieves a 100% payout if met. |
| Actual Results | $533,000,000 | Dollars | Exceeded target, resulting in a 100% payout. |
| Target Cash Payment | $1,500,000 | Dollars | Maximum cash award based on performance results; capped at 100% payout. |
| Maximum Payout (Cap) | 100% | Percentage | Payout does not exceed 100% of the target cash payment. |
| Vesting Schedule | N/A | N/A | No vesting schedule details provided for performance cash awards. |
| Evaluation Period | N/A | N/A | Evaluation period details not explicitly provided. |