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Bret Taylor is a notable figure in the tech world, known for his leadership in multiple high-profile companies. He co-founded Quip, a productivity software company, which was acquired by Salesforce in 2016. Taylor's journey includes significant roles at big names...

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Bret Taylor

Ex-CEO of Salesforce

Education

B.S. and M.S. in Computer Science from Stanford University

Field of Expertise

Technology & Engineering - Technology

Sector of Economy

Technology

Born

January 1, 1983 - 42 years ago

CEO of Salesforce for

1 year 2 months (Nov 2021 - Jan 2023)

Previous Experience

Facebook, Inc.

Holdings

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Bret Taylor's financial stake in Salesforce was substantial, with over 900,000 shares valued at roughly $223 million. Before resigning as Co-CEO in January 2023, his holdings fluctuated, reflecting significant personal investment in the company. In 2021, his wealth was at...

Total Stock Sold

$35.77M

CRM

$35.77M

179,977 CRM shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Bret Taylor didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra CRM179,977 shares worth $33.77M.
This is -5.58% and $2.00M less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Charitable Transactions

CRM

273,892 shares

CRM

Recent Charitable Transactions

CRM

34,250 shares

CRM

Sep 23, 2022

Charity

CRM

43,400 shares

CRM

Sep 27, 2021

Charity

CRM

59,821 shares

CRM

Sep 27, 2021

Charity

CRM

34,000 shares

CRM

Sep 3, 2020

Charity

CRM

42,600 shares

CRM

Dec 30, 2019

Charity

CRM

59,821 shares

CRM

Sep 27, 2019

Charity

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Bret Taylor.

CRM

$72.51K

CRM at $155.59/share

Jan 22, 2023

Sale

CRM

$132.92K

CRM at $128.55/share

Dec 22, 2022

Sale

CRM

$98.07K

CRM at $160.25/share

Oct 22, 2022

Sale

CRM

$153.36K

CRM at $146.47/share

Sep 22, 2022

Sale

CRM

$153.36K

CRM at $146.47/share

Sep 22, 2022

Sale

CRM

34,250 shares

CRM

Sep 23, 2022

Charity

CRM

$109.56K

CRM at $176.99/share

Jul 22, 2022

Sale

CRM

$176.05K

CRM at $170.43/share

Jun 22, 2022

Sale

CRM

$105.07K

CRM at $171.68/share

Apr 22, 2022

Sale

CRM

$292.78K

CRM at $188.16/share

Apr 18, 2022

Sale

Compensation History

See how much did Bret Taylor make over time.

In 2023, Bret Taylor's total compensation reached $10 million, including a salary of $1.55 million and a performance bonus of $3.1 million. However, it was notable that he did not receive any stock awards that year, as the performance criteria were not met. This indicates a strong correlation between his pay and the company's performance. Prior to that, in 2022, his compensation was around $1.97 million, showcasing a significant increase tied to his new Co-CEO role. His financials reflect a structured compensation model that links his earnings to firm performance, which is common in high-level executive roles. Such alignment encourages leaders to focus on long-term company health and shareholder value.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$9.30M

Salary

$1.55M

Board Justification

Salesforce's compensation philosophy is centered on attracting and retaining top talent while aligning executive pay with company performance and stockholder interests, with a significant portion of compensation being performance-based.

Bonus

$3.10M

Board Justification

The annual performance-based cash bonus for fiscal 2024 was capped at 100% of target due to company performance against established financial and ESG metrics.

Other

$4.65M

Board Justification

Includes security arrangements and travel expenses related to business activities, as well as 401(k) matching contributions.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 PRSUs)

Board Justification

No stock awards vested in fiscal 2024 as the performance-based restricted stock units (PRSUs) granted in prior years did not meet the performance criteria for vesting.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for fiscal 2024 included revenue, operating cash flow, non-GAAP income from operations, and ESG measures.