Adam Gross is the former Interim Chief Executive Officer of Vimeo, Inc., having filled the role from September 2023 until April 2024. He has a strong background in technology and leadership, featured prominently during his time at Salesforce.com, where he...

Adam Gross is the former Interim Chief Executive Officer of Vimeo, Inc., having filled the role from September 2023 until April 2024. He has a strong background in technology and leadership, featured prominently during his time at Salesforce.com, where he led Heroku, a platform that helps developers build and run applications in the cloud. Before that, he co-founded Cloudconnect.com and also worked at Dropbox in various product and marketing roles. Adam topped off his business experience by serving on multiple boards and advising various tech companies. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Berkeley. His approach combines hands-on experience with a clear vision, making him a pivotal figure in Vimeo, especially during its transition into a standalone company after being spun off from IAC. His compensation during his time as CEO included a salary of $600,000 and substantial stock options. Overall, Adam’s time at Vimeo showed a keen understanding of the digital landscape and a commitment to driving the company's strategy forward, even amidst challenging changes in leadership.

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Adam Gross

Ex-CEO of Vimeo, Inc.

Education

Bachelor's degree from University of California, Berkeley.

Field of Expertise

Technology & Engineering - Technology

Sector of Economy

Technology

Born

January 1, 1973 - 52 years ago

CEO of Vimeo, Inc. for

0 years 7 months (Sep 2023 - Apr 2024)

Previous Experience

Various leadership roles in technology and media companies.

Rivals

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Holdings

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During his tenure as the Interim CEO of Vimeo, Adam Gross received a significant portion of his compensation through restricted stock units (RSUs). He was granted 146,641 RSUs when appointed, which vest over a one-year period, showcasing Vimeo's commitment to...

During his tenure as the Interim CEO of Vimeo, Adam Gross received a significant portion of his compensation through restricted stock units (RSUs). He was granted 146,641 RSUs when appointed, which vest over a one-year period, showcasing Vimeo's commitment to aligning leadership interests with stockholder value. At one point, his holdings were valued at approximately $431,126 based on the company's stock performance. This illustrates how his wealth was closely tied to Vimeo's success. His holdings fluctuated as the company navigated its independence from IAC, reflecting both the volatility often seen in tech markets and the potential for richer rewards tied to company performance. Throughout his service, he displayed a resolve to leverage his shares effectively and ensure that his wealth aligned with that of Vimeo's stakeholders.

Insider Trading

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VMEO

$13.75K

VMEO at $6.26/share

Jan 16, 2025

Received

VMEO

$13.75K

VMEO at $4.89/share

Oct 10, 2024

Received

VMEO

$250.40K

VMEO at $5.01/share

Aug 12, 2024

Purchase

VMEO

$11.57K

VMEO at $3.63/share

Jul 18, 2024

Received

VMEO

44,444 shares

VMEO

Jun 17, 2024

Received

VMEO

$8.56K

VMEO at $3.12/share

Oct 19, 2023

Received

VMEO

146,641 shares

VMEO

Sep 1, 2023

Received

VMEO

3,826.531 shares

VMEO

Jul 20, 2023

Received

VMEO

44,444 shares

VMEO

Jun 6, 2023

Received

VMEO

4,213.483 shares

VMEO

May 8, 2023

Received

Compensation History

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Adam Gross's total compensation as the Interim CEO of Vimeo in 2023 reached $483,483. This figure included a base salary of $186,923, a discretionary cash bonus of $100,000 for his leadership during a significant transition period, and other compensation totaling $148,560. Notably, Gross's compensation package emphasized both a competitive salary and potential upside through stock grants. Even though no stock vested in 2023, he received 146,641 RSUs upon his appointment, aimed at incentivizing his commitment to Vimeo's growth as it adjusted to its new standalone status. This blend of salary and stock granted him a stake in the company's future, facilitating a focus on long-term strategic goals over short-term gains.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$435.48K

Salary

$186.92K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy is designed to attract, retain, and motivate leaders with the competence and ambition necessary to meet growth objectives, emphasizing variable, contingent compensation and long-term equity ownership.

Bonus

$100.00K

Board Justification

Mr. Gross received a discretionary cash bonus of $100,000 for 2023, in consideration of his time served as the Company’s Interim Chief Executive Officer and the significant efforts he undertook to lead the Company’s strategy and transition.

Other

$148.56K

Board Justification

Includes $38,560 of director fees deferred in the form of share units and a special director fee of $100,000 for onboarding efforts prior to his start date as Interim Chief Executive Officer.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 RSU)

Board Justification

No stock was vested in 2023 as the RSUs granted to Mr. Gross vest monthly over a 12-month period starting from the grant date.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics considered for 2023 included Adjusted EBITDA and revenue targets.

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