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Daniel Barber has been the CEO of Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc. since May 2022. With a solid background in management, he earned a B.S. in Management from Purdue University and has over 15 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Before...

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Daniel Barber

CEO of Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc.

Education

B.S. in Business Administration from University of California, Berkeley.

Field of Expertise

Business & Management

Sector of Economy

Healthcare

Born

January 1, 1974 - 51 years ago

CEO of Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc. for

2 years 11 months (Jul 2022 - Present)

Previous Experience

Chief Operating Officer at Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc.

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Daniel Barber

Holdings

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Daniel Barber is not just leading Aquestive Therapeutics; he is financially invested in its success too. Between 2019 and 2020, he engaged in various insider trading activities that collectively amounted to over $4 million, showcasing his commitment to the company....

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Insider Trading

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AQST

272,000 shares

AQST

Mar 7, 2025

Received

AQST

242,600 shares

AQST

Mar 7, 2024

Received

AQST

447,000 shares

AQST

Mar 9, 2023

Received

AQST

$88.07K

AQST at $0.96/share

Jun 8, 2022

Purchase

AQST

$7.98K

AQST at $3.99/share

Aug 27, 2019

Purchase

AQST

$8.00K

AQST at $8.00/share

Dec 10, 2018

Purchase

Compensation History

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In 2023, Daniel Barber's total compensation was approximately $1.07 million. This included a base salary of $600,000, along with a performance-based bonus of $435,600, which he earned by meeting financial and operational goals. Additionally, he was granted performance stock units valued at $447,000, scheduled to vest over several years based on stock performance. This compensation package clearly reflects a strong alignment between his interests and those of the shareholders, as it emphasizes performance. His previous year on the job saw a total compensation of about $1.33 million, which illustrates a continual growth in his earnings as he leads the company forward, incentivizing him to enhance Aquestive's value effectively.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$1.06M

Salary

$600.00K

Board Justification

The compensation program is designed to attract, retain, and motivate superior executive talent while aligning executive interests with those of stockholders through performance-based incentives.

Bonus

$435.60K

Board Justification

Annual performance-based bonus based on achievement of financial, strategic, and operational objectives set by the Compensation Committee for the year 2023.

Other

$27.91K

Board Justification

Includes 401(k) company match, disability insurance premiums, and life insurance premiums.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 RSU)

Board Justification

No stock vested in 2023 as the stock awards are structured to vest in future years.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for determining the compensation include financial, strategic, and operational goals established by the Compensation Committee.

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