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    Vivek Shah

    Chief Executive Officer at Ziff Davis Inc
    Board
    Since January 1, 2018
    Age
    51 years
    Education
    Holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Tufts University.
    Tenure
    Joined ZD on January 1, 2018 as Chief Executive Officer and Board Member, leading key strategic initiatives and acquisitions.

    Also at Ziff Davis Inc

    JDR
    Jeremy D. Rossen
    Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary
    BR
    Bret Richter
    Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
    LT
    Lori Tansley
    Chief Accounting Officer (CAO)

    About

    Born in 1973 and currently 51 years old , this executive has built a strong foundation in media and technology. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Tufts University , which laid the groundwork for his career.

    Beginning his professional journey with significant roles at Time Inc., he honed his leadership and digital media expertise. Later, he joined ZD on January 1, 2018 as Chief Executive Officer and a Board Member, playing a crucial role in strategic acquisitions and portfolio expansion.

    Beyond his primary role, he contributes to various boards and advisory roles, enhancing corporate governance and strategic initiatives across diverse sectors.

    $ZD Performance Under Vivek Shah

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    TheStreet Director 2010 - 2014 N/A
    Time Inc. Group President, Digital 2008 - 2009 N/A
    Time Inc. President, Fortune/Money Group 2007 - 2008 N/A
    Time Inc. President, Digital Publishing, Business & Finance 2005 - 2007 N/A
    Time Inc. General Manager, Fortune/Money Group 2001 - 2005 N/A
    Time Inc. Vice President, New Business Ventures, Fortune/Money Group 1999 - 2000 N/A
    Time Inc. Founder & General Manager, Fortune Americas 1997 - 1998 N/A

    External Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy Board of Advisors Member 2023 - Present N/A
    Group Black Director 2022 - Present N/A
    LiveOnNY Director 2022 - Present N/A
    Tufts University Board of Trustees Member 2021 - Present N/A
    Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism CUNY Foundation Director 2019 - Present N/A
    StreetSquash Director 2018 - Present N/A

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Salary$1,000,000AnnualFixed annual base salary
    Time-Based RSUs$4,750,018Three equal installments annually starting March 6, 202571,023 RSUs granted on March 6, 2024 that vest over three years
    Option AwardsNoneN/ANo option awards granted in 2024
    All Other Compensation$32,312Paid with regular compensation cycleIncludes insurance premiums and retirement contributions

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024

    Non-Equity Incentive Bonus

    MetricDetail
    Target Bonus ($)$1,000,000
    Performance MetricAdjusted Net Income Achievement
    ThresholdBelow 85% (i.e., <$264,235,128) results in no bonus
    Payout Scale0% at 85%, 30% at 89.5%, 62% at 94.7%, 100% at 100%, 185% at 108.5%
    Actual AchievementAdjusted Net Income of $294,461,002 (62% payout)
    Actual Bonus Payment ($)$620,000
    Payment ScheduleAnnually based on performance results

    Performance-Based RSUs (PSUs)

    MetricDetail
    Grant DateMarch 6, 2024
    Number of Shares71,023 PSUs
    Grant Date Fair Value ($)$6,191,039
    Grant Date Stock Price$66.88
    Performance MetricRelative Total Shareholder Return (TSR)
    Vesting Schedule15% after 1 year, 35% after 2 years, 50% after 3 years
    Evaluation Period1-year, 2-year, and 3-year performance periods
    ConditionsContinued employment and attainment of TSR goals