Alexander von Furstenberg
VimeoAbout Alexander von Furstenberg
Alexander von Furstenberg, age 55, has served as a Vimeo director since June 2023. He is Chief Investment Officer of Ranger Global Advisors (founded June 2011) and previously co-founded Arrow Capital Management, serving as Co-Managing Member and CIO (2003–2011). He is the stepson of Barry Diller, Chairman and Senior Executive of IAC and holder of all outstanding Class B shares of Vimeo, which is relevant to his independence status and potential related-party considerations .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ranger Global Advisors, LLC | Chief Investment Officer; Founder | 2011–present | Value-based investing family office |
| Arrow Capital Management, LLC | Co-Managing Member; Chief Investment Officer | 2003–2011 | Global public equities; founded firm |
| Arrow Finance, LLC (Arrow Investments, Inc.) | Chief Investment Officer | 2001–present | Private investment office serving his family |
| Diane von Furstenberg Studio, LLC | Partner; Co‑Chairman | Not disclosed | Strategic leadership |
| Diller‑von Furstenberg Family Foundation | Director | Not disclosed | Philanthropy governance |
| Friends of the High Line | Board member | Not disclosed | Non‑profit board governance |
| CSET (Center for Security and Emerging Technology) | Initiator/creator | Not disclosed | Policy/technology impact |
| RSFAA (Retirement Savings for Americans Act) | Sponsor focus | Not disclosed | Policy advocacy |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| IAC | Director | 2008–present | Strategic oversight; IAC is a related party to Vimeo |
| Expedia Group, Inc. | Director | Dec 2015–present | Public company board oversight |
| Giovanni Agnelli B.V. (Exor holding company) | Director | May 2023–present | Holding company governance |
| Liberty Expedia Holdings, Inc. | Director | Nov 2016–Jul 2019 | Board service until acquisition by Expedia |
| La Scogliera (majority owner of Banca Ifis) | Director | Dec 2016–Aug 2020 | Financial holding company governance |
Board Governance
- Committee assignments: Not listed as a member or chair of Vimeo’s Audit, Compensation & Human Capital Management, or Nominating & Corporate Governance Committees as of the proxy date (committee rosters do not include him) .
- Independence: Not identified as independent by the Board under Nasdaq rules; independent directors named exclude von Furstenberg. The proxy explicitly notes he is Barry Diller’s stepson, and Diller holds all Class B shares—supporting a non‑independent status .
- Attendance: The Board met 7 times in 2024; each incumbent director attended at least 75% of Board and applicable committee meetings. All directors at the time attended the 2024 annual meeting .
- Executive sessions: Independent directors meet in executive sessions; Vimeo does not have a lead independent director .
- Committee activity context: 2024 meetings—Audit (4), Compensation & HCM (5), Nominating & Governance (1) .
Fixed Compensation
| Component (2024) | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Board Cash Retainer | $50,000 | Standard non‑employee director retainer |
| Committee Membership Fees | $0 | Not serving on committees; Audit member fee $10k; Comp member $5k; chairs $20k if applicable |
| Meeting Fees | $0 | Not disclosed/used |
| Total Cash Earned (2024) | $50,000 | As reported for von Furstenberg |
Performance Compensation
| Award Type | Grant value (2024) | Units Outstanding | Vesting | Acceleration Terms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSUs (annual director grant) | $171,998 | 66,666 RSUs outstanding (director-level count) | Two equal installments on first two anniversaries of vesting start date | Full acceleration upon change in control if service terminates (per plan terms for directors) |
Performance metric table (directors):
| Metric Type | Disclosed Target(s) | Applies to Director Grants? |
|---|---|---|
| Financial/TSR/ESG Metrics | None disclosed for director RSUs | No; director equity is time‑based only |
Governance compensation controls:
- No option repricing without shareholder consent; no discounted options; no hedging/pledging permitted under policy .
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| Link | Description | Governance Relevance |
|---|---|---|
| IAC | von Furstenberg is an IAC director; IAC/Arrow Trust controls all Vimeo Class B shares (10 votes per share) | Control/related party exposure; independence considerations |
| Expedia Group | Director since 2015 | Broader public company governance experience |
| Angi Inc. | IAC network; Vimeo subleases office space from Angi (subsidiary) | Related-party transactions: current lease liabilities; rent expense context |
| IAC agreements | Separation, tax, transition services, employee matters, data protection agreements post spin‑off | No charges in 2024 under these agreements; historical charges prior years |
Expertise & Qualifications
- Finance and risk management, capital markets, investment strategy; high financial literacy .
- Experience across public boards (IAC, Expedia, Exor-related entities) and private investment offices .
Equity Ownership
| Category | Shares/Units | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Common shares held directly | 129,379 | Beneficial ownership |
| RSUs vesting within 60 days of 4/21/2025 | 44,444 | Included in beneficial ownership |
| Total beneficial ownership | 173,823 | Below 1% of class (“*” per proxy) |
| Director RSUs outstanding (aggregate count shown for 12/31/2024) | 66,666 | Director-level outstanding RSUs; company uses VWAP to size grants |
| Ownership guidelines | 5x annual cash retainer for directors; compliance reported as of proxy date | All non‑employee directors and Section 16 officers in compliance |
| Hedging/short sales/derivatives | Prohibited under insider trading policy | Alignment safeguard |
Governance Assessment
- Strengths: Extensive finance and public board experience; standard, transparent director pay structure; attendance ≥75%; prohibition on hedging/shorting; stock ownership guidelines met—supporting alignment .
- Risks/Red flags: Not independent due to close familial and control relationships (stepson of Barry Diller; IAC controls Class B); multiple interlocks within the IAC ecosystem; ongoing related-party exposure (Angi sublease; rent paid to IAC) could raise perceived conflicts even with formal policies and committee oversight .
- Implications for investor confidence: Governance independence optics are constrained; mitigate via independent-only committees, robust related-party policies, and transparent disclosure of transactions and control structure .