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David Knutson served as the Senior Vice President at NextNav Inc., a company specializing in advanced navigation technologies. He was pivotal in driving the company's success during his tenure, contributing significantly to its strategy and operations. In 2023, his total...

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David Knutson

Ex-CEO of NextNav

Sector of Economy

Communication Services

CEO of NextNav for

2 years 3 months (Nov 2021 - Mar 2024)

Previous Experience

Unknown

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of David Knutson

Holdings

See how much did David Knutson make over time.

During his time at NextNav, David Knutson managed substantial holdings in the company. His insider trading reflected his vested interest in the firm, with notable transactions peaking at over $4.78 million in January 2022. Over the following months, his holdings...

Mar 17, 2025

Total Stock Sold

$381.41K

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$381.41K

98,768 NN shares

What if they kept their stock?

If David Knutson didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra NN98,768 shares worth $1.08M.
This is 183.55% and $700.09K more than what they got when they sold the stock.

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of David Knutson.

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$4.15K

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Jan 30, 2024

Sale

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$100.20K

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Jan 9, 2024

Sale

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$84.75K

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Nov 21, 2023

Sale

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$45.59K

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Nov 14, 2023

Sale

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$4.51K

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Nov 9, 2023

Sale

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$19.46K

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Sep 18, 2023

Sale

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$3.65K

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Aug 18, 2023

Sale

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$51.04K

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May 17, 2023

Sale

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160,969 shares

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Mar 15, 2023

Received

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$30.00K

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Feb 1, 2023

Sale

Compensation History

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In 2023, David Knutson's total compensation at NextNav was approximately $1,020,748. His base salary was $286,000, reflecting a competitive position within the tech industry. The bulk of his compensation came from an annual performance-based bonus of $102,388, which he earned due to successful corporate performance metrics. Additionally, he received $347,693 in stock awards as part of long-term incentive plans, aligning his interests with the company's growth. This performance structure aimed to motivate executives and retain talented individuals like David. His compensation strategy was consistent with the company’s philosophy of linking rewards to both individual and company performance, fostering a culture that drives operational success and innovation.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$1.06M

Salary

$286.00K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy aims to retain talent while ensuring consistency with market practices and company performance.

Bonus

$102.39K

Board Justification

Annual performance-based bonus paid in cash based on 2023 performance metrics.

Other

$10.96K

Board Justification

Safe harbor employer matching contributions under the 401(k) plan.

Restricted Stock

$659.98K(139.28K RSU)

Board Justification

Restricted Stock Units granted on March 15, 2023, with a portion vesting on September 15, 2023.

Performance Metrics

Performance metrics include increasing the Company’s capitalization, management of profit and loss, development of PNT technologies, and optimization of spectrum assets.

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