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Benyamin Buller is the former CEO of Velo3D, Inc., a company he helped establish as a leader in advanced manufacturing technology. With a solid background in engineering, he holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and has substantial experience in the...

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Benyamin Buller

Founder and Ex-CEO of Velo3D

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering from a recognized university

Field of Expertise

Technology & Engineering - Engineering

Sector of Economy

Technology

Born

January 1, 1981 - 44 years ago

CEO of Velo3D for

1 year 11 months (Dec 2021 - Dec 2023)

Previous Experience

CEO of Velo3D, Inc.

Rivals

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Holdings

See how much did Benyamin Buller make over time.

Benyamin Buller's holdings in Velo3D have seen significant changes over the years. At one point in late 2021, his stock wealth surged to about $56.66 million, indicating a strong confidence in the company's future. However, as time went on, the...

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Total Stock Sold

$12.02M

VLD

$12.02M

10,005.086 VLD shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Benyamin Buller didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra VLD10,005.086 shares worth $2.93M.
This is -75.62% and $9.09M less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Insider Trading

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VLD

199,236 shares

VLD

Jun 10, 2024

Received

VLD

$1.81K

VLD at $0.15/share

May 31, 2024

Sale

VLD

$2.98K

VLD at $0.15/share

May 31, 2024

Received

VLD

$1.56K

VLD at $0.39/share

Mar 27, 2024

Sale

VLD

$2.18K

VLD at $0.54/share

Mar 25, 2024

Sale

VLD

$2.10K

VLD at $0.53/share

Mar 21, 2024

Sale

VLD

$1.81K

VLD at $0.45/share

Mar 19, 2024

Sale

VLD

$1.72K

VLD at $0.43/share

Mar 15, 2024

Sale

VLD

$1.40K

VLD at $0.35/share

Mar 13, 2024

Sale

VLD

$1.39K

VLD at $0.35/share

Mar 11, 2024

Sale

Compensation History

See how much did Benyamin Buller make over time.

In 2023, Benyamin Buller earned a total compensation of $1,840,643 while serving as CEO of Velo3D. His salary was $493,422, but a significant portion of his total earnings came from vested stock awards valued at $1,331,295. Interestingly, he did not receive a cash bonus that year, as the company shifted to an equity-based bonus program. This change reflects a trend towards tying executive pay more closely to long-term company performance rather than short-term results. Buller’s compensation structure emphasizes the company's efforts to align executive rewards with shareholder interests, which is a typical move in companies focusing on sustainable growth.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$1.84M

Salary

$493.42K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy emphasizes alignment with company performance and retention strategies, transitioning to equity-based incentives to motivate long-term performance.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

No bonus was awarded for 2023 as the company transitioned to an equity-based bonus program.

Other

$12.22K

Board Justification

Other compensation includes contributions made on behalf of Mr. Buller under the company's 401(k) plan and cell phone allowances.

Restricted Stock

$1.33M(1.33M RSU)

Board Justification

The stock awards that vested in 2023 were granted under the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan, vesting based on continued service.

Performance Metrics

Performance metrics for 2023 were not specified as the company moved to an equity-based bonus structure.

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