Conor B. Tierney is the current Chief Executive Officer of AEye, Inc., having been appointed to the role following a solid track record in finance. With over 20 years of experience in the financial sector, Conor joined AEye in early...

Conor B. Tierney is the current Chief Executive Officer of AEye, Inc., having been appointed to the role following a solid track record in finance. With over 20 years of experience in the financial sector, Conor joined AEye in early 2022 as Chief Accounting Officer before stepping up to CEO in March 2023. His background includes a position as Head of Finance at Wing Aviation, a drone delivery service under Alphabet Inc. Before that, he worked as Corporate Controller at Glu Mobile. Conor holds a B.S. in Accounting and is certified as an Irish Chartered Accountant and a U.S. CPA. His strategic moves show his dedication to aligning decisions with company performance and shareholder interests. Notably, in 2023, he received a total compensation of $105,143, with a salary set at $422,349 and a bonus of $329,538, highlighting the company’s performance goals.

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Conor B. Tierney

CEO of AEye, Inc.

Education

B.S. in Accounting

Field of Expertise

Finance & Banking - Finance

Sector of Economy

Consumer Cyclical

Born

January 1, 1978 - 47 years ago

CEO of AEye, Inc. for

2 years 2 months (Mar 2023 - Present)

Previous Experience

Head of Finance at Wing Aviation LLC, various roles at Glu Mobile Inc.

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Conor B. Tierney

Holdings

See how much did Conor B. Tierney make over time.

Conor Tierney actively manages his investments in AEye, Inc. His holdings have seen significant fluctuations, peaking at $689.25K in August 2023. Over the months, the value of his holdings varied, starting from around $392.27K in May, demonstrating a solid increase....

Conor Tierney actively manages his investments in AEye, Inc. His holdings have seen significant fluctuations, peaking at $689.25K in August 2023. Over the months, the value of his holdings varied, starting from around $392.27K in May, demonstrating a solid increase. His net worth in stock fluctuated as he took strategic positions in the company, reaffirming his commitment. As of now, his holdings have dropped to approximately $206.08K by December 2023, indicating a calculated approach to navigating the securities market.

Mar 18, 2025

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shares

LIDR @ $0.67

Total Stock Sold

$6.67K

LIDR

$6.67K

1,998 LIDR shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Conor B. Tierney didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra LIDR1,998 shares worth $551.45K.
This is 8,163.47% and $544.77K more than what they got when they sold the stock.

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Conor B. Tierney.

LIDR

$2.41K

LIDR at $0.53/share

Mar 13, 2025

Purchase

LIDR

$14.97K

LIDR at $0.60/share

Mar 3, 2025

Purchase

LIDR

150,800 shares

LIDR

Jan 22, 2025

Received

LIDR

$7.01K

LIDR at $3.51/share

May 15, 2024

Sale

LIDR

750,000 shares

LIDR

May 1, 2023

Received

Compensation History

See how much did Conor B. Tierney make over time.

In 2023, Conor B. Tierney’s compensation package totaled $105,143. His salary was notably set at $422,349, complemented by a generous bonus of $329,538 tied to corporate goals established by the board. The rest of his compensation came from additional benefits. Conor’s structured pay demonstrates the company's incentive-focused strategy to retain top talent while aligning with performance metrics. Despite being new to the CEO role, his compensation reflects a competitive approach to attract and maintain strong leadership within the firm, acknowledging his quick rise from Chief Accounting Officer to CEO.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$766.46K

Salary

$422.35K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy is designed to attract and retain top talent while aligning executive compensation with company performance and shareholder interests.

Bonus

$329.54K

Board Justification

Amounts earned under the annual cash bonus program for the year indicated, based on corporate goals and objectives set by the Compensation Committee.

Other

$14.57K

Board Justification

Represents the Company’s contribution to Mr. Fisch’s account in the Company’s 401(k) plan.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 RSU)

Board Justification

No stock awards vested in 2023 as all stock awards were granted under the 2023 CEO Inducement Grant Plan and are not included in this report.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for the CEO's compensation are based on achieving corporate goals and objectives set by the Compensation Committee.

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Blair LaCorte

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August 2021 - February 2023