Sundar PichaiSundar Pichai earned $164M in 2023
V

Benyamin Buller

Founder and Ex-CEO of Velo3D

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering from a recognized university

Field of Expertise

Technology & Engineering - Engineering

Born

January 1, 1981 - 44 years ago

Economy Sector

Technology

Tenure

1 year 11 months (Dec 2021 - Dec 2023)

Previous Experience

CEO of Velo3D, Inc.

Benyamin Buller is the former CEO of Velo3D, Inc., a company he helped establish as a leader in advanced manufacturing technology. With a solid background in engineering, he holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and has substantial experience in the...

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$1.84M

Salary

$493.42K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy emphasizes alignment with company performance and retention strategies, transitioning to equity-based incentives to motivate long-term performance.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

No bonus was awarded for 2023 as the company transitioned to an equity-based bonus program.

Other

$12.22K

Board Justification

Other compensation includes contributions made on behalf of Mr. Buller under the company's 401(k) plan and cell phone allowances.

Restricted Stock

$1.33M(1.33M RSU)

Board Justification

The stock awards that vested in 2023 were granted under the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan, vesting based on continued service.

Performance Metrics

Performance metrics for 2023 were not specified as the company moved to an equity-based bonus structure.