Alan S. Knitowski is the co-founder and former CEO of Phunware, Inc., a company he helped start in 2009. He has a solid background in tech, having led and supported various companies throughout his career. Before Phunware, he was the...

Alan S. Knitowski is the co-founder and former CEO of Phunware, Inc., a company he helped start in 2009. He has a solid background in tech, having led and supported various companies throughout his career. Before Phunware, he was the President and Managing Director at Trymetris Capital Management, a hedge fund. One of his early successes was co-founding Vovida Networks, which was bought by Cisco in 2000. He even worked at Cisco as a marketing director for a few years. Over the years, Knitowski has invested in many tech firms like RingCentral and Vonage, which shows his strong business instincts. His education includes degrees from the University of Miami, Georgia Tech, and Berkeley, reflecting his technical and business know-how. While he stepped down as CEO in late 2022, he agreed to stay on in a consulting role for a time, ensuring a smooth transition for the company. In previous years, Knitowski's compensation varied significantly, peaking at nearly $1.9 million in 2019, showing the relationship between his pay and the company's performance. He holds a substantial number of unvested stock units, meaning he still has a stake in the company’s future success.

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Alan S. Knitowski

Ex-CEO of Phunware, Inc.

Field of Expertise

Technology & Engineering - Technology

Sector of Economy

Technology

CEO of Phunware, Inc. for

4 years 0 months (Dec 2018 - Dec 2022)

Previous Experience

Chief Executive Officer of Phunware, Inc.

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Holdings

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During his time at Phunware, Alan Knitowski held a significant number of unvested restricted stock units, amounting to roughly 473,263. However, as he resigned at the end of 2022, this number reflects his ongoing commitment to the company even in...

During his time at Phunware, Alan Knitowski held a significant number of unvested restricted stock units, amounting to roughly 473,263. However, as he resigned at the end of 2022, this number reflects his ongoing commitment to the company even in a transitional phase. His holdings fluctuated considerably over his tenure. In 2019, the value of his vested stock was reported at approximately $1.3 million, showcasing a peak in his wealth tied to the company’s stock performance. In more recent years, especially in 2021, he was granted additional stock units, indicating an effort to align his interests with the company’s long-term growth. As of his resignation, his unvested units were set to create a timeline where he would gradually gain them over the next several months, ensuring he had an ongoing chapter with Phunware amidst the transition to new leadership.

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Compensation History

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Alan Knitowski's compensation at Phunware varied widely from year to year. In 2022, he earned a total of $575,693, primarily from his salary of $550,000 with no bonuses, reflecting a shift in company priorities. In 2021, his total compensation reached $458,954, including a sizable bonus of $450,000 tied to Phunware’s performance metrics. The highest point of his earnings occurred in 2019 when he took home nearly $1.9 million, combining salary and bonuses, which indicates a strong alignment with business goals during that period. His compensation also included non-cash benefits, which were consistently part of his packages over the years. This structure reflects not only his role in leadership but also the company’s strategy to retain key executives amidst fluctuating business performance.

Year

2022

Total Compensation

$575.69K

Salary

$550.00K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy aligns with company performance and aims to retain key executives while benchmarking against peers.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

No bonus was paid out in 2022.

Other

$25.69K

Board Justification

Other compensation includes contributions made by Phunware for medical benefits programs.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 N/A)

Board Justification

No stock was vested in 2022 as the focus is on compensation that is not stock grants or options.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics determining compensation were not specified in the provided information.

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