Glenn H. Schiffman
About Glenn H. Schiffman
Glenn H. Schiffman (age 55) is Chairman of the Board at Vimeo, Inc. and has served as a director since May 2021; he became Chairman in March 2023. He is Executive Vice President and CFO of Fanatics, Inc. since August 2021; he holds a degree in economics and history from Duke University and was named Institutional Investor’s CFO of the Year (Midcap Internet) in 2018 and 2021 . His background includes senior finance and investment banking roles at IAC/InterActiveCorp, Angi, Guggenheim Securities, The Raine Group, Lehman Brothers, and Nomura, with extensive experience in M&A, risk oversight, and information security governance .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanatics, Inc. | Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer | Aug 2021–present | Oversight of corporate finance, M&A, treasury, FP&A, IR, accounting, information security, HR, legal, administration |
| IAC/InterActiveCorp | EVP & CFO | Apr 2016–Aug 2021 | Risk oversight duties; deep knowledge of Vimeo’s history via IAC relationship |
| Angi (ANGI Homeservices Inc.) | Chief Financial Officer | Sep 2017–Aug 2019; Feb 2021–Jul 2021 | Finance leadership across public internet marketplace |
| Guggenheim Securities | Senior Managing Director | Mar 2013–Mar 2013 to IAC move; tenure noted “since March 2013” | Investment banking and capital markets leadership |
| The Raine Group | Partner | Sep 2011–Mar 2013 | Merchant banking focused on TMT investing/advisory |
| Lehman Brothers | Co-Head Global Media | 2005–2007 | Media sector coverage; capital markets expertise |
| Lehman Brothers / Nomura | Head IB Asia-Pacific; Head IB Americas (Nomura) | Apr 2007–Jan 2010; Jan 2010–Apr 2011 | Leadership following Nomura acquisition of Lehman Asia; regional IB head roles |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) | Director; Audit Committee member | Not disclosed | Audit Committee service (financial oversight) |
| Angi (NASDAQ: ANGI) | Director | Not disclosed | Board member of related-party counterparty to Vimeo (see interlocks) |
| National Committee on U.S.-China Relations | Member | Not disclosed | Policy and international engagement |
| Duke Children’s National Leadership Council | Member | Not disclosed | Philanthropic leadership |
Board Governance
- Independence: The Board determined Schiffman is independent under Nasdaq Marketplace Rules; all Audit and Compensation & HCM Committee members met heightened independence standards .
- Leadership structure: Chair and CEO roles are separated; Schiffman has served as Chairman since March 2023, bringing finance, risk, information security, and capital markets expertise .
- Attendance: The Board met seven times in 2024; each incumbent director attended at least 75% of Board and committee meetings; all directors attended the 2024 annual meeting .
- Committees: Board has three standing committees (Audit; Compensation & Human Capital Management; Nominating & Corporate Governance), all comprised solely of independent directors .
- Executive sessions: Independent directors meet in scheduled executive sessions without management; no lead independent director .
- Cybersecurity oversight: The Audit Committee oversees cybersecurity and data-related risks; the CISO reports regularly to the Audit Committee .
Fixed Compensation
| Component | Amount/Detail | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual cash retainer (non-employee director program, 2024) | $50,000 | Applies to non-employee directors; Schiffman participated until March 2023 |
| Committee chair fees | Audit Chair: $20,000; Compensation & HCM Chair: $20,000 | 2024 policy |
| Committee member fees | Audit Member: $10,000; Compensation & HCM Member: $5,000 | 2024 policy |
| Annual equity grant (non-employee directors) | RSUs valued at $200,000 upon re-election; vest 50% on each of first two anniversaries; forfeiture upon service termination; full acceleration upon change in control if service terminates | 2024 policy |
| Chairman-specific grant (3/21/2023) | 250,000 RSUs; 250,000 stock options | Granted upon appointment as Chairman; both vest in full three years after grant date; must be serving as Chairman through vest date; full acceleration upon change in control |
| Consultant | Compensation Advisory Partners LLC advised on chairman package (peer and survey data, 2023) | External independent compensation consultant |
Performance Compensation
| Award | Grant Date | Quantity | Vesting | Performance Metrics | Change-in-Control Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chairman RSUs | 03/21/2023 | 250,000 RSUs | Vest in full at 3-year anniversary; service-contingent (must be Chairman through vest date) | None disclosed (time-based vesting) | Full acceleration upon change in control |
| Chairman Options | 03/21/2023 | 250,000 options | Vest in full at 3-year anniversary; service-contingent | None disclosed | Full acceleration upon change in control |
| Non-employee director RSUs (program) | Annual at re-election | $200,000 value | 50% on first and second anniversaries | None disclosed | Full acceleration upon change in control if service terminates |
- Clawback policy: Company maintains a Rule 10D-1-compliant policy to recoup incentive-based compensation from current/former Section 16 officers upon accounting restatements; filed as Exhibit 97.1 to the 2024 Annual Report .
- Stock ownership guidelines: Non-employee directors are encouraged to hold shares equal to 5x annual cash retainer; compliance monitored, and as of proxy date all Section 16 officers and non-employee directors were in compliance .
- Hedging/short sales: Directors are prohibited from hedging, trading in derivatives on Vimeo stock, and short selling .
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| Relationship | Details | Potential Conflict/Exposure |
|---|---|---|
| Angi Inc. (NASDAQ: ANGI) | Schiffman serves on Angi’s Board | Vimeo has a related-party sublease with an Angi subsidiary for office space (West 34th Street Sublease through April 2028); lease liabilities at 12/31/24: current $2.7M; non-current $8.0M; rent expense 2024: $3.5M |
| IAC (NASDAQ: IAC) | Schiffman is former IAC CFO ; IAC considered a related party; agreements (separation, tax matters, transition services, employee matters, data protection) from May 24, 2021; no charges in 2024; prior charges $0.8M (2023) and $3.6M (2022) | Historical ties and ongoing agreements; rent expense paid to IAC in 2024 was $3.4M |
| Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) | Schiffman serves on Board and Audit Committee | Non-overlapping; enhances finance/audit expertise; no related-party transactions disclosed with Vimeo |
Expertise & Qualifications
- Core competencies: Accounting, finance, risk management/assessment, information security/data privacy, cybersecurity .
- Credentials: Extensive M&A and capital markets experience (Lehman/Nomura, Guggenheim, Raine); CFO roles at IAC/Angi/Fanatics; information security oversight at IAC and Fanatics .
Equity Ownership
| Holder | Common Shares | Vested Options | Total Beneficial Ownership | % of Class | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn H. Schiffman | 104,627 shares held directly | 618,553 shares underlying vested options | 723,180 | “*” (less than 1%) | Ownership counts include securities vesting within 60 days and Class B conversion assumptions per table methodology |
- Stock ownership guidelines: Non-employee directors encouraged to hold 5x retainer; all directors in compliance as of proxy .
- Hedging/derivative trading/short selling prohibited for directors .
Insider Trades (Form 4)
| Transaction Date | Filing Date | Type | Shares | Price | Post-Transaction Holdings | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-09 | 2024-08-09 | Open market Purchase | 20,000 | $4.755 | 367,404.184 | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1837686/000183768624000087/0001837686-24-000087-index.htm |
| 2025-02-24 | 2025-02-24 | Open market Purchase | 20,000 | $5.31 | 387,404.184 | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1837686/000183768625000032/0001837686-25-000032-index.htm |
Fixed Compensation (Non-Employee Director Program Structure)
| Element | 2024 Terms |
|---|---|
| Annual cash retainer | $50,000 |
| Committee chair fees | Audit: $20,000; Compensation & HCM: $20,000 |
| Committee member fees | Audit: $10,000; Compensation & HCM: $5,000 |
| Equity | RSUs valued at $200,000 upon re-election; vest 50% per year over 2 years |
| Reimbursement | Reasonable expenses for meeting attendance |
Note: Schiffman participated in this program until his appointment as Chairman in March 2023; his chairman award replaced standard director compensation .
Performance Compensation (Chairman Awards)
| Award Type | Grant Date | Quantity | Vesting | Performance Linkage | Change-in-Control Terms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSUs | 03/21/2023 | 250,000 | Full vest at 3-year anniversary; must serve as Chairman through vest | None disclosed (time-based vesting) | Full acceleration upon change in control |
| Stock Options | 03/21/2023 | 250,000 | Full vest at 3-year anniversary; must serve as Chairman through vest | None disclosed | Full acceleration upon change in control |
- Clawback policy: Company has Rule 10D-1-compliant clawback for incentive-based compensation from Section 16 officers upon restatement; administered by Compensation & HCM Committee .
Say-on-Pay & Shareholder Feedback (Merger-related)
| Proposal | For | Against | Abstain | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compensation related to the Merger (advisory) | 174,360,703 | 52,547,171 | 1,008,913 | |
| Merger Agreement adoption | 227,373,651 | 247,814 | 295,322 | |
| Meeting quorum | 90.46% of voting power represented | — | — |
Governance Assessment
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Positives
- Independent Chairman separate from CEO enhances oversight and board effectiveness; committees comprised solely of independent directors; Audit Committee actively oversees cybersecurity risk .
- Strong engagement: At least 75% meeting attendance by all incumbent directors and full attendance at the 2024 annual meeting .
- Ownership alignment: Schiffman’s open-market purchases in 2024 and 2025 increased his holdings, reinforcing “skin in the game” and confidence signals .
- Clear ownership guidelines (5x retainer) and hedging prohibitions support long-term alignment and discourage misaligned risk .
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Watch items / potential conflicts
- Interlocks with Angi: Schiffman sits on Angi’s Board while Vimeo has a related-party office sublease with an Angi subsidiary; material lease liabilities and rent expense persist through 2028, creating perceived conflict risks, albeit governed by policy and disclosed as related-party transactions .
- IAC ties: Historical IAC relationship and ongoing agreements; while there were no charges in 2024, rent paid to IAC remained significant, warranting continued scrutiny of related-party exposure .
- Pay structure: Chairman awards are time-based with full change-in-control acceleration, lacking explicit performance metrics; investors should evaluate alignment, especially in the context of potential payouts upon corporate transactions .
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Overall signal
- Governance framework reflects independence and active oversight; Schiffman brings deep finance, risk, and security credentials. Open-market buying is a positive alignment signal. Related-party exposures with Angi and IAC are managed via policy and disclosure but remain areas for heightened monitoring by investors .