Domenic J. Maida
ZIAbout Domenic J. Maida
Independent Class III director at ZoomInfo Technologies Inc. since August 6, 2024; age 51. Current roles include Senior Advisor at Boston Consulting Group and founder of Maida Consulting (2022); previously Chief Data Officer at Bloomberg (2013–2021). Education: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University. Core credentials span data operations leadership, privacy/security oversight, and data-intensive industry expertise .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomberg | Chief Data Officer | 2013–2021 | “Instrumental in revolutionizing global data operations through constant innovation” |
| Maida Consulting | Founder | 2022–present | Strategic advisory for FinTech and data-intensive industries |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Consulting Group (BCG) | Senior Advisor | Current | Global management consulting; advisory capacity |
| Macrobond Financial | Director | Current | Board service (company not further described in proxy) |
Board Governance
- Independence: Board affirmatively determined Maida is independent under Nasdaq and company guidelines (including committee eligibility) .
- Committee assignments: Member, Privacy, Security, and Technology Committee; not a chair .
- Committee activity: PSTC held 4 meetings in 2024; Board held 7; all incumbent directors attended at least 75% of meetings during their service .
- Tenure/term: Appointed August 6, 2024; Class III director with term expiring at the 2026 annual meeting .
- Board leadership and oversight context: CEO also serves as Chair; Board committed to appoint a Lead Independent Director by the 2026 annual meeting (investor feedback response) .
- Executive sessions: Independent directors meet privately at least twice per year; executive sessions regularly scheduled .
Fixed Compensation
| Component | 2024 Value |
|---|---|
| Fees Earned or Paid in Cash | $28,016 |
| Standard Annual Cash Retainer (program terms) | $50,000; prorated for partial quarters |
| Committee Membership Cash Fees (program terms) | PSTC member $7,500; other member fees per schedule |
Performance Compensation
| Equity Component | Grant/Status | 2024 Value | Vesting/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Awards (RSUs) | Pro-rated director RSUs for mid-year join | $154,521 (grant-date fair value) | Annual director RSUs are $200,000 at each annual meeting; pro-rated for appointments; vest in full at earlier of first anniversary or next annual meeting |
| Unvested RSUs Outstanding (12/31/2024) | 19,291 units | N/A | Count of unvested RSUs as of year-end |
Director equity grants are time-based RSUs; no performance-based director equity metrics are disclosed. Program avoids options; company does not currently grant option-like instruments under Item 402(x) .
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| Company | Role | Public/Private | Potential Interlock/Conflict Noted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macrobond Financial | Director | Not disclosed | None disclosed in proxy |
No related-party transactions or conflicts involving Maida were disclosed; related-party transactions policy exists and requires Audit Committee review/approval of any such matters .
Expertise & Qualifications
- Data operations leadership (former Bloomberg Chief Data Officer) .
- Privacy, cybersecurity, and technology oversight via PSTC membership; PSTC charter covers AI, product security, and data privacy compliance .
- Mechanical engineering background (Johns Hopkins University) .
- Industry expertise in data-intensive/FinTech advisory .
Equity Ownership
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Beneficial Ownership (as of 3/15/2025) | 19,291 shares (<1%) |
| Unvested RSUs Outstanding (12/31/2024) | 19,291 units |
| Hedging/Pledging Policy | Prohibited for directors; short sales, derivatives, pledging and margin accounts barred |
| Director Stock Ownership Guidelines | 5× annual cash retainer; 5-year compliance window; retain ≥50% of net shares until met |
Governance Assessment
- Alignment: Independence, data/privacy expertise, and PSTC role align with ZoomInfo’s operational risk profile (privacy, cybersecurity, AI) and investor priorities .
- Engagement: All incumbent directors met at least 75% attendance in 2024; PSTC met 4 times, supporting oversight cadence .
- Incentives: Director pay mix is equity-heavy via RSUs, with pro-rated grants for new directors, reinforcing ownership alignment; hedging/pledging prohibitions further align interests .
- Board signals: Commitment to appoint a Lead Independent Director by 2026 addresses investor governance feedback; positive responsiveness .
- Compensation governance environment: 2024 say-on-pay approved by ~88.7%, indicating general investor support of compensation frameworks and governance practices .
RED FLAGS
- Only 3 of 9 then-serving directors attended the 2024 annual meeting (overall board engagement signal; not attributed to Maida individually given August appointment) .
- No personal conflicts or related-party transactions disclosed for Maida; ongoing monitoring warranted given external advisory and private consulting roles, but nothing noted in proxy .
Overall, Maida’s independence, data governance expertise, and equity-based alignment are supportive of board effectiveness. Continued oversight through PSTC and progress toward appointing a Lead Independent Director should bolster investor confidence .