Dhrupad Trivedi is the CEO of A10 Networks, a company he joined in December 2019 after a strong career in technology and cybersecurity. Before A10, he held important roles at Belden Incorporated, where he led a division, and also worked...

Dhrupad Trivedi is the CEO of A10 Networks, a company he joined in December 2019 after a strong career in technology and cybersecurity. Before A10, he held important roles at Belden Incorporated, where he led a division, and also worked at JDS Uniphase Corporation. He brings a wealth of experience in technology and business strategy to the table. under his leadership, A10 Networks has focused on aligning executive pay with the company's performance, meaning his compensation often depends on how well the company does. In 2023, he earned a total of $4.58 million, mostly from vested stocks, which shows he has a significant stake in the company. This kind of compensation structure motivates him to boost shareholder value. One interesting note is that his stock awards are tied to certain performance milestones related to stock price, making his wealth directly linked to A10’s success. Also, when he started, he was granted 125,000 restricted shares plus an ambitious 375,000 performance-based shares that vest only if specific financial targets are met. This kind of incentive aligns his goals closely with those of the shareholders, demonstrating his commitment to the company’s growth.

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Dhrupad Trivedi

CEO of A10 Networks

Education

Not specified

Field of Expertise

Technology & Engineering - Technology

Sector of Economy

Technology

Born

January 1, 1967 - 58 years ago

CEO of A10 Networks for

5 years 6 months (Dec 2019 - Present)

Previous Experience

Executive Vice President running TripWire, Inc., Chief Technology Officer of Belden, President of Belden's Network Solutions Division, Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Development, President of Trapeze Networks, Inc.

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Dhrupad Trivedi

Holdings

See how much did Dhrupad Trivedi make over time.

Dhrupad Trivedi's holdings are particularly interesting. When he started at A10 Networks in December 2019, he was granted 125,000 restricted stock units (RSUs) and 375,000 performance-based stock units (PSUs). His wealth is heavily tied to these shares, with significant portions...

Dhrupad Trivedi's holdings are particularly interesting. When he started at A10 Networks in December 2019, he was granted 125,000 restricted stock units (RSUs) and 375,000 performance-based stock units (PSUs). His wealth is heavily tied to these shares, with significant portions scheduled to vest based on performance milestones related to the company's stock price. As of 2023, a large portion of his total compensation of $4.58 million came from vested stock, specifically valued at around $3.74 million. This reflects his commitment to A10's performance, as a large portion of his wealth is contingent on the company’s success in hitting specific stock price targets. His financial stakes demonstrate his alignment with shareholders’ interests, with specific targets set at $8.50, $9.50, and $10.50 per share for the performance shares to fully vest.

Total Stock Sold

$11.50M

ATEN

$10.51M

668,971 ATEN shares

BDC

$991.24K

13,307 BDC shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Dhrupad Trivedi didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra ATEN668,971 shares worth $4.48M and BDC13,307 shares worth $450.97K.
This is -57.17% and $6.58M less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Dhrupad Trivedi.

ATEN

$3.27M

ATEN at $20.32/share

Feb 28, 2025

Sale

ATEN

126,812 shares

ATEN

Feb 6, 2025

Received

ATEN

$804.24K

ATEN at $13.27/share

Mar 5, 2024

Sale

ATEN

$495.29K

ATEN at $13.16/share

Feb 2, 2024

Sale

ATEN

132,549 shares

ATEN

Jan 29, 2024

Received

ATEN

$291.94K

ATEN at $13.58/share

Jan 29, 2024

Sale

ATEN

$123.59K

ATEN at $14.03/share

Jan 24, 2024

Sale

ATEN

$199.92K

ATEN at $12.71/share

Dec 6, 2023

Sale

ATEN

$99.99K

ATEN at $15.10/share

Sep 5, 2023

Sale

ATEN

$95.54K

ATEN at $14.46/share

Aug 18, 2023

Sale

Compensation History

See how much did Dhrupad Trivedi make over time.

In 2023, Dhrupad Trivedi earned a total compensation package of $4.58 million at A10 Networks. This amount breaks down into a base salary of $672,917, plus vested stock worth $3.74 million. Unlike many CEOs, his compensation is very much tied to the company’s performance, with no bonuses awarded in 2023 due to unmet performance goals. His compensation philosophy focuses heavily on at-risk pay based on how well the company meets its revenue and profit targets. Prior to this, in 2022, he earned $1.46 million, which included an $800,000 bonus based on exceeding performance metrics. The shift from a big bonus to no bonus in 2023 shows the company’s stricter adherence to linking pay to performance, which can inspire stronger results in the long run.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$4.43M

Salary

$672.92K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy is focused on aligning executive compensation with company performance, ensuring that a significant portion is at-risk and linked to achieving specific performance objectives that drive shareholder value.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

No bonuses were earned based on the revenue and adjusted EBITDA portions of the corporate performance goals under the 2023 Executive Cash Incentive Plan.

Other

$7.45K

Board Justification

Other compensation includes life insurance premiums and 401(k) matching contributions.

Restricted Stock

$3.75M(249.92K RSU)

Board Justification

The stock awards that vested in 2023 were performance-based restricted stock units (PSUs) and restricted stock units (RSUs) granted in prior years, with the value realized upon vesting calculated based on the closing price of the stock on the vesting date.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for determining compensation included revenue and adjusted EBITDA targets.

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Lee Chen

Founder and Ex-CEO of A10 Networks

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