Dale Foster has been the CEO of Climb Global Solutions, Inc. since January 2020. With a solid background in business, he holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology. Before stepping into the CEO role,...

Dale Foster has been the CEO of Climb Global Solutions, Inc. since January 2020. With a solid background in business, he holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology. Before stepping into the CEO role, he served as President of Lifeboat Distribution, a subsidiary of the company, and held other key positions including Executive Vice President at Climb Global. He's been in the technology distribution sector for a long time, having led Promark Technology for several years and helping it grow before it was acquired by Ingram Micro. His leadership focuses on driving profitability and ensuring the company meets its financial goals. In 2022, his total compensation was approximately $1.41 million, largely driven by performance bonuses and stock awards tied to the company's success. Dale has shown a strong track record of generating wealth, evidenced by significant fluctuations in his stock holdings where he was trading over $5 million in stocks recently. He clearly understands the tech landscape and is committed to leading Climb Global towards success.

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Dale Foster

CEO of Climb Global Solutions, Inc.

Education

Bachelor’s of Technology in Electrical Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology

Field of Expertise

Technology & Engineering - Technology

Sector of Economy

Technology

Born

January 1, 1964 - 61 years ago

CEO of Climb Global Solutions, Inc. for

5 years 5 months (Jan 2020 - Present)

Previous Experience

President and Chief Executive Officer of Promark Technology Inc.

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Dale Foster

Holdings

See how much did Dale Foster make over time.

Dale Foster's holdings have seen considerable growth over the years. In recent months, he has engaged in multiple trades, with his holdings peaking at around $8.95 million in September 2024. Notably, he started with lesser amounts, around $2 million in...

Dale Foster's holdings have seen considerable growth over the years. In recent months, he has engaged in multiple trades, with his holdings peaking at around $8.95 million in September 2024. Notably, he started with lesser amounts, around $2 million in late 2022. These fluctuations indicate a rising confidence in the value of his stocks as he successfully leads the company. His wealth has become more tied to his company’s performance, reflecting his commitment and focus on driving long-term value. The notable increase in holdings suggests his awareness of market movements and a strategic approach towards managing his assets in conjunction with his leadership role.

Mar 18, 2025

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shares

CLMB @ $113.39

Total Stock Sold

$1.55M

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$1.55M

14,471 CLMB shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Dale Foster didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra CLMB14,471 shares worth $448.60K.
This is -71.08% and $1.10M less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Charitable Transactions

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6,400 shares

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Recent Charitable Transactions

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400 shares

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Mar 13, 2025

Charity

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6,000 shares

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May 12, 2023

Charity

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Dale Foster.

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400 shares

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Mar 13, 2025

Charity

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$1.35M

CLMB at $123.21/share

Mar 11, 2025

Sale

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$229.20K

CLMB at $65.49/share

Mar 12, 2024

Sale

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8,445 shares

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Feb 15, 2024

Received

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6,000 shares

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May 12, 2023

Charity

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35,000 shares

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Apr 20, 2023

Received

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6,961 shares

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Apr 14, 2023

Received

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18,164 shares

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Feb 28, 2023

Received

Compensation History

See how much did Dale Foster make over time.

In 2022, Dale Foster earned a total compensation of around $1.41 million. His base salary was $375,000, but the real kicker came from performance bonuses and stock awards, which accounted for a significant portion of his income. Dale's performance bonuses are closely tied to the company’s achievements, including metrics such as gross profit and operating profit. This setup aligns his interests with those of the shareholders, rewarding him for growing the company. In previous years, his total compensation was lower, but it shows a clear upward trend as the company progresses, coinciding with his effective leadership since taking the helm as CEO in 2020. Foster’s compensation package is structured to not just attract talent but also to keep him invested in the company’s long-term performance.

Year

2022

Total Compensation

$1.25M

Salary

$375.00K

Board Justification

The Compensation Committee seeks to structure each element of compensation to attract and retain the necessary executive talent, reward annual performance and provide incentives for both long-term strategic goal planning and achievement as well as short-term performance.

Bonus

$361.00K

Board Justification

Cash incentive payments under the Performance Bonus Plan depend upon the Company’s financial performance as measured by a variety of metrics including gross profit, operating profit, new business development and other metrics designed to improve profitability and earnings and actual annual performance having met or exceeded thresholds set in the Performance Bonus Plan.

Other

$23.01K

Board Justification

Includes 401(k) matching contributions and dividend equivalents on unvested restricted stock.

Restricted Stock

$487.79K(15.55K Common Stock)

Board Justification

The number of shares of Common Stock acquired during 2022 upon the vesting of Restricted Stock.

Performance Metrics

The principal targets in the Performance Bonus Plan were adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (Adjusted EBITDA) and earnings-per-share (EPS).