Kirk Larsen
About Kirk Larsen
Independent director since 2019; age 53. Currently Chief Financial Officer of Relativity (global legal technology) since April 2024; previously President and CFO of Black Knight, Inc. through ICE’s acquisition in September 2023, with earlier finance leadership at Fidelity National Information Services (FIS), Metavante, Rockwell Automation, and Ernst & Young. Recognized for M&A, software/technology finance expertise, and designated an Audit Committee Financial Expert; deemed independent under NYSE and Company guidelines.
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Knight, Inc. | President & CFO | May 2022 – Sep 2023 | Led finance and operations through acquisition by ICE; software/data analytics domain |
| Black Knight, Inc. | EVP & CFO | Jan 2014 – May 2022 | Built finance function across mortgage/consumer loan tech verticals |
| ServiceLink | EVP & CFO | Jan 2014 – Apr 2015 | Finance leadership in loan transaction services |
| Fidelity National Information Services (FIS) | Corporate EVP, Finance | Jul 2013 – Dec 2013 | Corporate finance leadership |
| Fidelity National Information Services (FIS) | SVP & Treasurer | Oct 2009 – Jul 2013 | Treasury leadership |
| Metavante; Rockwell Automation; Ernst & Young | Finance & accounting roles | Prior years | Early career development in finance/accounting |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Relativity | Chief Financial Officer | Apr 2024 – present | Global legal technology company |
| ICE Mortgage Technology Holdings (Intercontinental Exchange) | Advisor | Sep 2023 – Dec 2023 | Advisory role post Black Knight acquisition |
| Other Public Company Boards | — | — | None disclosed (reduces overboarding risk) |
Board Governance
- Current committee assignments (2025): Audit Committee member; Compensation & Human Resource Committee (CHRC) member; ad-hoc Transaction & Finance Committee member; not a chair in 2025. Audit Chair: Janet Haugen; CHRC Chair: Kevin Reddy; CODG Chair: Catherine Burke; Risk Chair: Laura Miller.
- Prior role (2024): CHRC Chair and Audit Committee member.
- Audit Committee Financial Expert designation alongside Haugen and Sen.
- Independence: Board determined all non-employee directors, including Larsen, are independent.
- Attendance: Board met 9 times in 2024; all directors attended ≥75% of Board and relevant committee meetings; all directors attended the 2024 annual meeting.
Fixed Compensation
| Component | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Director Cash Retainer (Program) | $80,000 | Unchanged for 2024–2025 Board Year |
| Committee Chair Retainers (Program) | Audit $35,000; CHRC $25,000; CODG $17,500; Risk $20,000; Transaction & Finance $15,000 | Program schedule |
| Committee Member Retainers (Program) | Audit $15,000; CHRC $10,000; CODG $7,500; Risk $10,000; Transaction & Finance $10,000 | Program schedule |
| Fees Earned (Larsen, 2024) | $121,140 | Actual cash fees received in 2024 |
| Annual Equity RSU Grant (Program) | $160,000 | Value consistent with Program; vests fully one year after grant, subject to service |
| Stock Awards (Larsen, 2024) | $160,004 | ASC 718 grant-date fair value |
Performance Compensation
| Equity Type | Grant Value | Vesting | Performance Metrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual RSUs (Larsen, 2024) | $160,004 | Fully vest 1 year after grant (May 29, 2024 grants), service-based only | None (director awards are time-based RSUs; no PSUs or options) |
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| Entity | Nature | Potential Interlock/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Black Knight (former) | Prior employment | Another director (Catherine Burke) previously served on Black Knight’s board; historical network tie, not a current board seat; no related-party transaction disclosed involving Larsen. |
Expertise & Qualifications
- Deep finance and M&A expertise in software/technology and data analytics; prior C-suite roles (President, CFO).
- Audit Committee Financial Expert designation; strong financial literacy.
- Industry experience across enterprise technology and financial services platforms.
Equity Ownership
| Holding Type | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Beneficial ownership (VYX common) | 52,412 shares | <1% of outstanding; includes RSUs vesting within 60 days and deferred shares. |
| RSUs outstanding (VYX) | 12,413 | As of Dec 31, 2024 |
| Deferred shares outstanding (VYX) | 35,697 | Director compensation deferrals |
| Atleos deferred shares (NCR Atleos) | 17,847 | From spin-off equitable adjustments; separate issuer |
- Director stock ownership guideline: 5x annual cash retainer; directors are compliant or within 5-year grace period. Hedging and pledging are prohibited for directors.
Governance Assessment
- Strengths: Independent status; Audit Committee Financial Expert; consistent attendance; balanced committee workload; equity-based director pay with ownership guidelines supports alignment; prohibitions on hedging/pledging; CODG oversight of related-party transactions.
- Compensation structure: Modest cash retainer plus time-based RSUs; 2024 actual director compensation $281,144 (fees + RSUs) for Larsen—no options, no performance-based equity, reducing pay-risk complexity.
- Interlocks/conflicts: No other current public-company boards; no related-party transactions disclosed for Larsen in 2024–2025 proxies; historical Black Knight connections present but no transaction exposure noted.
- Board dynamics: Larsen transitioned from CHRC Chair (2024) to member (2025), suggesting committee leadership rotation under refreshed board structure; CHRC composition includes independent directors and uses an independent compensation consultant; annual compensation risk assessments conducted.
Overall signal: Strong independence and financial oversight credentials; clean related-party profile; ownership alignment via RSUs and guidelines; committee leadership rotation appears orderly and consistent with best-practice governance.