Marc Huffman, the former CEO of BlackLine, brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles in tech and sales. With a B.S. degree in marketing from California State University, Chico, he started his career at Oracle Corporation before moving...

Marc Huffman, the former CEO of BlackLine, brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles in tech and sales. With a B.S. degree in marketing from California State University, Chico, he started his career at Oracle Corporation before moving to NetSuite, a cloud ERP software provider that was later acquired by Oracle. He held several key positions at NetSuite, ultimately becoming the President of Worldwide Sales and Distribution. Huffman joined BlackLine in early 2018 as Chief Operating Officer and quickly rose through the ranks, becoming CEO in January 2021. His leadership focused on sales and operational efficiencies, aiming to refine how companies handle financial management. After a successful tenure, he parted ways with BlackLine in March 2023. Interestingly, Huffman also had a substantial equity stake in BlackLine, with stock holdings that fluctuated significantly during his time, reflecting both his commitment to the company and the market's response to his leadership.

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2. Holdings

3. Insider Trading

4. Compensation History

5. Other BlackLine CEOs

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Marc Huffman

CEO of BlackLine

Education

B.S. with an emphasis on marketing from California State University, Chico

Field of Expertise

Sales & Marketing - Sales

Sector of Economy

Technology

Born

August 1, 1970 - 54 years ago

CEO of BlackLine for

4 years 3 months (Jan 2021 - Present)

Previous Experience

President, Worldwide Sales and Distribution of NetSuite Inc.

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Marc Huffman

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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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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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Julie Iskow

CEO of Workiva

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$610.00K

Bonus

$915.00K

Other

$94.07K

Total Holdings

$32.47M

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Rick McConnell

CEO of Dynatrace

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$1.00

Bonus

$2.34M

Other

$0.00

Total Holdings

$25.44M

Holdings

See how much did Marc Huffman make over time.

During his time at BlackLine, Huffman's stock holdings saw notable peaks and troughs. At one point, his wealth was heavily tied to his shares, particularly when the stock value climbed to impressive heights, hitting almost $20 million in early 2023....

During his time at BlackLine, Huffman's stock holdings saw notable peaks and troughs. At one point, his wealth was heavily tied to his shares, particularly when the stock value climbed to impressive heights, hitting almost $20 million in early 2023. After his departure in March 2023, he still held significant vested RSUs valued at about $3.6 million. This illustrates his deep connection to company performance and his belief in its potential. As CEO, his support for BlackLine's stock reflected his commitment to its growth trajectory, making his holdings an important aspect of his financial portfolio.

Mar 18, 2025

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shares

BL @ $49.58

Total Stock Sold

$12.07M

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$12.07M

130,710 BL shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Marc Huffman didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra BL130,710 shares worth $7.11M.
This is -41.05% and $4.95M less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Marc Huffman.

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$487.76K

BL at $70.92/share

Feb 21, 2023

Sale

BL

13,082 shares

BL

Feb 21, 2023

Received

BL

$1.39M

BL at $70.74/share

Feb 17, 2023

Sale

BL

189,400 shares

BL

Dec 30, 2022

Received

BL

65,230 shares

BL

Apr 4, 2022

Received

BL

$1.53M

BL at $130.00/share

Nov 5, 2021

Sale

BL

$148.94K

BL at $106.46/share

Aug 20, 2021

Sale

BL

$375.20K

BL at $105.96/share

May 20, 2021

Sale

BL

$2.50M

BL at $111.95/share

Mar 12, 2021

Sale

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22,460 shares

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Mar 6, 2021

Received

Compensation History

See how much did Marc Huffman make over time.

In 2023, Marc Huffman's total compensation was $500,000, which primarily stemmed from a severance payment. Prior to that, in 2022, he earned around $923,320, which included a substantial bonus and stock awards. His compensation journey reveals a shift from performance-driven incentives to a more fixed severance after a tenure that propelled BlackLine's market presence. In previous years, his earnings had been linked directly to company performance metrics, highlighting his alignment with the company's growth objectives during his role as CEO and his focus on delivering value to shareholders.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$4.14M

Salary

$500.00K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy for the CEO aligns with the company's performance and retention strategies, focusing on attracting and retaining top executive talent while ensuring competitive compensation.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

Marc Huffman received a severance payment of $500,000 as part of his separation agreement.

Other

$18.47K

Board Justification

This amount includes $18,474 for continuation of benefits for 12 months following his separation.

Restricted Stock

$3.62M(55.73K RSU)

Board Justification

Marc Huffman had 55,734 shares of stock that vested upon his separation from the company on March 6, 2023.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for determining compensation were based on overall company performance and individual contributions.

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Therese Tucker

Founder and Ex-CEO of BlackLine

August 2001 - December 2020