Julie Iskow is the CEO of Workiva Inc., a company she joined in 2019 as Chief Operating Officer. She has a strong background in technology, having previously worked as Chief Technology Officer at Medidata Solutions Inc. and as Chief Information...

Julie Iskow is the CEO of Workiva Inc., a company she joined in 2019 as Chief Operating Officer. She has a strong background in technology, having previously worked as Chief Technology Officer at Medidata Solutions Inc. and as Chief Information Officer at WageWorks. Julie holds a B.S. from U.C. Berkeley and an M.S. from U.C. Davis. Under her guidance, Workiva has emphasized aligning executive pay to long-term shareholder interests, which is reflected in her 2023 total compensation of approximately $13.2 million, including a $915,000 bonus based on company performance. Since taking the reins, she has focused on driving growth and operating efficiency, which has impacted Workiva's market position significantly. Beyond her role at Workiva, Julie has been involved with boards of other companies, demonstrating her commitment to corporate governance.

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4. Compensation History

5. Other Workiva CEOs

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Julie Iskow

CEO of Workiva

Education

B.S. from U.C. Berkeley, M.S. from U.C. Davis

Field of Expertise

Technology & Engineering - Technology

Sector of Economy

Technology

Born

January 1, 1961 - 64 years ago

CEO of Workiva for

2 years 0 months (Apr 2023 - Present)

Previous Experience

Chief Operating Officer of Workiva Inc.

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Julie Iskow

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Howard Fu

CEO of Procore Technologies

2023 Compensation

Stock

$4.15M

Salary

$400.00K

Bonus

$242.76K

Other

$0.00

Total Holdings

$10.18M

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Tooey Courtemanche

Founder and CEO of Procore Technologies

2023 Compensation

Stock

$17.51M

Salary

$545.00K

Bonus

$541.87K

Other

$24.42K

Total Holdings

$229.85M

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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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Jay Chaudhry

Founder and CEO of Zscaler

2022 Compensation

Stock

$41.51M

Salary

$23.66K

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$0.00

Total Holdings

$513.27M

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Paul E. Lyandres

CEO of Procore Technologies

2023 Compensation

Stock

$800.00K

Salary

$450.00K

Bonus

$100.00K

Other

$50.00K

Total Holdings

$34.50M

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Marc Huffman

CEO of BlackLine

2023 Compensation

Stock

$3.62M

Salary

$500.00K

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$18.47K

Total Holdings

$15.21M

Holdings

See how much did Julie Iskow make over time.

Julie Iskow has been with Workiva Inc. since 2019 and has built a notable profile in the tech sector. As of 2023, her net worth is closely tied to her role with Workiva. She previously held substantial roles at Medidata...

Julie Iskow has been with Workiva Inc. since 2019 and has built a notable profile in the tech sector. As of 2023, her net worth is closely tied to her role with Workiva. She previously held substantial roles at Medidata Solutions and WageWorks, where she managed large teams focused on technological innovation. The fluctuations in her wealth are partly influenced by the stock performance of Workiva, which has seen significant growth under her leadership. While she doesn't hold significant stocks as part of her current compensation structure, her influence can be seen in the company's growing reputation in the industry. Julie is also active on the board of Cvent Holding Corp, showcasing her ongoing commitment to tech leadership.

Total Stock Sold

$2.84M

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$2.84M

29,309 WK shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Julie Iskow didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra WK29,309 shares worth $1.02M.
This is -64.12% and $1.82M less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Julie Iskow.

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3,812 shares

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Mar 1, 2025

Received

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31,413 shares

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Feb 20, 2025

Received

WK

$9.80M

WK at $97.29/share

Feb 1, 2025

Received

FIVN

3,755 shares

FIVN

May 14, 2024

Received

WK

$1.22M

WK at $85.50/share

Mar 1, 2024

Received

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10,659 shares

WK

Feb 15, 2024

Received

WK

$7.00M

WK at $95.37/share

Feb 1, 2024

Received

WK

$4.25M

WK at $100.86/share

Apr 1, 2023

Received

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2,447 shares

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Feb 17, 2023

Received

FIVN

5,550 shares

FIVN

Feb 6, 2023

Received

Compensation History

See how much did Julie Iskow make over time.

In 2023, Julie Iskow's total compensation at Workiva Inc. amounted to approximately $13.2 million. This includes a base salary of $610,000 and a significant bonus of $915,000, which was tied to key corporate performance metrics. Julie's compensation package is structured to attract talent and align her interests with those of Workiva's shareholders, focusing on long-term growth and financial results. Notably, her compensation does not include vested stock options for 2023, reflecting a more straightforward pay structure that emphasizes salary and bonuses rather than stock grants. This approach is becoming common in many tech firms as they adjust to evolving market demands and shareholder expectations. Workiva’s compensation philosophy aligns executive pay with company performance to foster sustainable growth.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$1.62M

Salary

$610.00K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy is designed to attract and retain talented leadership, aligning executive compensation with the interests of stockholders and promoting long-term value creation.

Bonus

$915.00K

Board Justification

The bonus is based on the achievement of key corporate financial and strategic results for the year, with a target bonus of 125% of base salary, resulting in an approved payout of $915,000 for 2023.

Other

$94.07K

Board Justification

Includes premiums paid for supplemental disability insurance, employer match on 401(k) contributions, and earnings related to an annual sales event.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 RSU)

Board Justification

No stock grants were vested in 2023 as the focus is on the total compensation excluding stock grants and options.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for determining the compensation include revenue growth, non-GAAP operating loss, and operating cash flow.

Other Workiva CEOs

Here are other CEOs of Workiva

Martin J. Vanderploeg

Ex-CEO of Workiva

March 2017 - March 2023