Bill Jasper served as the CEO of Dolby Laboratories from 2005 until his retirement in 2009. With a solid background in business and extensive experience within Dolby since 1979, he played a significant role in shaping the company's trajectory. Under...

Bill Jasper served as the CEO of Dolby Laboratories from 2005 until his retirement in 2009. With a solid background in business and extensive experience within Dolby since 1979, he played a significant role in shaping the company's trajectory. Under his leadership, Dolby emphasized performance-based pay, aligning executive compensation with company achievements. In 2008, Jasper's total compensation reached about $1 million, highlighting the financial performance of the company during his tenure. Notably, he was also active in insider trading, with transactions reflecting values exceeding $900K in late 2020. jasper was previously involved with various technology firms, contributing to his deep understanding of the industry. His educational background includes a degree in industrial engineering from Stanford University and a master's in business administration from UC Berkeley, showcasing a strong foundation in both technical and management skills. After retiring, Jasper continued to serve as a director on Dolby's board, indicating his ongoing commitment to the company he helped build.

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Bill Jasper

Ex-CEO of Dolby Laboratories, Inc.

Field of Expertise

Business & Management

Sector of Economy

Technology

CEO of Dolby Laboratories, Inc. for

0 years 0 months (Mar 2009 - Mar 2009)

Previous Experience

Unknown

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Bill Jasper

Holdings

See how much did Bill Jasper make over time.

Bill Jasper had notable holdings in Dolby Laboratories stock, especially during his tenure as CEO. In the early years, like 2008, he saw substantial cash bonuses reflecting the company's successful performance, with his total compensation peaking at around $1 million...

Bill Jasper had notable holdings in Dolby Laboratories stock, especially during his tenure as CEO. In the early years, like 2008, he saw substantial cash bonuses reflecting the company's successful performance, with his total compensation peaking at around $1 million that year. Interestingly, around the same time, he was involved in various insider trades, with frequent stock sales that sometimes surpassed $900K in a single month. However, as his retirement approached in 2009, he had begun to reduce his holdings significantly. His stock trading activity created a fluctuation in his net worth, which he strategically navigated, part of being a seasoned executive. By the end of 2021, his transactions still reflected a significant stake, emphasizing the company's ongoing value to him even after stepping down.

Total Stock Sold

$9.13M

DLB

$9.13M

159,732 DLB shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Bill Jasper didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra DLB159,732 shares worth $8.94M.
This is -2.07% and $189.41K less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Charitable Transactions

DLB

15,000 shares

DLB

Recent Charitable Transactions

DLB

5,000 shares

DLB

Jan 15, 2020

Charity

DLB

10,000 shares

DLB

Jan 12, 2017

Charity

Insider Trading

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DLB

$327.64K

DLB at $90.33/share

Feb 2, 2021

Sale

DLB

$281.64K

DLB at $70.48/share

Feb 4, 2020

Sale

DLB

3,627 shares

DLB

Feb 4, 2020

Received

DLB

5,000 shares

DLB

Jan 15, 2020

Charity

DLB

3,996 shares

DLB

Feb 5, 2019

Received

DLB

$254.80K

DLB at $65.00/share

Feb 5, 2019

Sale

DLB

$324.20K

DLB at $61.95/share

Feb 6, 2018

Sale

DLB

3,920 shares

DLB

Feb 6, 2018

Received

DLB

$2.85M

DLB at $65.53/share

Jan 29, 2018

Sale

DLB

$2.58M

DLB at $64.41/share

Jan 22, 2018

Sale

Compensation History

See how much did Bill Jasper make over time.

During his time as CEO of Dolby Laboratories, Bill Jasper's compensation was tied closely to the company's success. His earnings structure included a salary, performance bonuses, and other forms of compensation, like stock awards. For example, in 2009, his total compensation was approximately $1.417 million, primarily driven by his salary and performance-related bonuses. Interestingly, Jasper did not receive significant bonuses in 2009 as he retired shortly before the fiscal year ended. His pay strategy was designed to not only attract top talent but to also enhance company performance by linking pay to the achievement of specific financial goals. Over the years, his salary remained stable at around $650K, showing the company's confidence in his leadership despite fluctuations in other areas of pay.

Year

2009

Total Compensation

$526.64K

Salary

$386.27K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy aims to align executive compensation with company performance and market benchmarks to attract and retain top talent.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

No bonus was awarded for the fiscal year 2009 as Mr. Jasper retired before the end of the fiscal year.

Other

$27.20K

Board Justification

Other compensation includes contributions to the 401(k) plan and life insurance premiums.

Restricted Stock

$113.18K(3.75K RSU)

Board Justification

3,750 shares of RSUs vested during fiscal year 2009, reflecting the value of the shares that were earned during his tenure as CEO.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for determining compensation included company financial performance and individual performance objectives.

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