Dan Springer served as the CEO of DocuSign from April 2017 until June 2022. With a background in economics from UC Berkeley, he led DocuSign through significant growth during its public launch in 2018. His leadership helped the company reach...

Dan Springer served as the CEO of DocuSign from April 2017 until June 2022. With a background in economics from UC Berkeley, he led DocuSign through significant growth during its public launch in 2018. His leadership helped the company reach a peak market capitalization exceeding $400 million in mid-2020. Springer was also known for his focus on aligning executive compensation with company performance, evident in a compensation plan tied to metrics like revenue growth and operating income. Although he enjoyed a lucrative compensation package, including $20 million in 2021, he resigned amid ongoing litigation with the company. Post-CEO, he was appointed as a director on DocuSign's board, extending his influence on the company he once led. His tenure marks a time of rapid expansion and competitive positioning in the digital signature space.

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4. Compensation History

5. Other DocuSign CEOs

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Dan Springer

Ex-CEO of DocuSign

Education

B.A. in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley

Field of Expertise

Business & Management

Sector of Economy

Technology

Born

August 1, 1968 - 56 years ago

CEO of DocuSign for

5 years 2 months (Apr 2017 - Jun 2022)

Previous Experience

Various executive roles including CEO of DocuSign, Inc.

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Dan Springer

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Shantanu Narayen

CEO of Adobe

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$1.50M

Bonus

$3.00M

Other

$355.28K

Total Holdings

$140.10M

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Jennifer Tejada

CEO of PagerDuty

2023 Compensation

Stock

$7.50M

Salary

$600.00K

Bonus

$297.36K

Other

$14.55K

Total Holdings

$22.20M

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Dustin Moskovitz

Founder and CEO of Asana

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$1.00

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$0.00

Total Holdings

$729.16M

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Jack Dorsey

Founder and CEO of Block

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$2.75

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$0.00

Total Holdings

$980.58K

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Eric Yuan

Founder and CEO of Zoom Video Communications, Inc.

2023 Compensation

Stock

$995.19K

Salary

$10.00K

Bonus

$721.00

Other

$1.83M

Total Holdings

$1.64B

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Yamini Rangan

CEO of HubSpot

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$80.00K

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$145.17K

Total Holdings

$44.99M

Holdings

See how much did Dan Springer make over time.

At the height of his wealth in 2020, Dan Springer’s holdings in DocuSign reached an impressive $410 million in stock value. His investments fluctuated significantly, rising from approximately $141 million in September 2019 to a peak of $432 million in...

At the height of his wealth in 2020, Dan Springer’s holdings in DocuSign reached an impressive $410 million in stock value. His investments fluctuated significantly, rising from approximately $141 million in September 2019 to a peak of $432 million in August 2020. By early 2021, however, this value had dipped to around $362 million as market pressures hit the tech sector. As of 2022, his stocks were valued at about $130 million, highlighting the volatility often seen in tech stocks. Springer held around 1.6 million shares of DocuSign during his tenure, emphasizing his vested interest in the company's success.

Mar 17, 2025

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shares

PATH @ $10.78

Total Stock Sold

$236.98M

DOCU

$236.98M

2,964,163 DOCU shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Dan Springer didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra DOCU2,964,163 shares worth $268.64M.
This is 13.36% and $31.66M more than what they got when they sold the stock.

Charitable Transactions

DOCU

36,855 shares

DOCU

Recent Charitable Transactions

DOCU

4,604 shares

DOCU

Jan 19, 2023

Charity

DOCU

4,395 shares

DOCU

Jan 10, 2022

Charity

DOCU

4,395 shares

DOCU

Dec 15, 2021

Charity

DOCU

4,396 shares

DOCU

Jun 29, 2021

Charity

DOCU

2,713 shares

DOCU

Mar 29, 2021

Charity

DOCU

2,713 shares

DOCU

Dec 29, 2020

Charity

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Dan Springer.

DOCU

$57.15M

DOCU at $98.27/share

Dec 10, 2024

Sale

DOCU

$21.81M

DOCU at $50.83/share

Aug 2, 2024

Sale

DOCU

$15.64M

DOCU at $54.49/share

Aug 1, 2024

Sale

PATH

17,021 shares

PATH

Jun 20, 2024

Received

DOCU

$12.32M

DOCU at $42.53/share

Oct 10, 2023

Sale

DOCU

$24.28M

DOCU at $41.91/share

Oct 6, 2023

Sale

PATH

10,995 shares

PATH

Jun 15, 2023

Received

DOCU

$8.19M

DOCU at $55.74/share

Jan 19, 2023

Sale

DOCU

$17.38M

DOCU at $59.11/share

Jan 17, 2023

Sale

DOCU

79,566 shares

DOCU

Jun 22, 2022

Received

Compensation History

See how much did Dan Springer make over time.

Dan Springer had a notable journey with DocuSign's compensation structure, particularly during 2021 when his total earnings were around $20 million. His base salary remained consistent at $350,000 annually, but most of his earnings came from stock that vested based on performance metrics. In 2022, he earned about $2 million, significantly less as he had stepped down as CEO. His compensation philosophy focused on performance-based incentives, aligning his pay with the company’s performance. Despite impressive numbers, 2022 saw him receive no bonuses due to his departure earlier in June. Overall, Springer’s compensation and stock structure illustrate the ties between leadership success and shareholder value.

Year

2022

Total Compensation

$10.27M

Salary

$350.00K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy emphasizes aligning executive pay with company performance and shareholder interests, focusing on long-term value creation.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

No bonus was paid out in 2022 as he ceased to be CEO on June 20, 2022.

Other

$140.85K

Board Justification

This includes other compensation such as contributions to retirement plans and other benefits.

Restricted Stock

$9.78M(156.77K RSUs)

Board Justification

The stock that vested in 2022 includes RSUs and PSUs that were earned based on performance metrics and time-based vesting conditions.

Performance Metrics

Performance metrics included revenue growth, adjusted operating income, and net new monthly recurring revenue.

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Ex-CEO of DocuSign

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