Philippe F. Courtot is the CEO and Chairman of Qualys, Inc., a company focused on cloud security and compliance. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley, bringing a strong technical background to...

Philippe F. Courtot is the CEO and Chairman of Qualys, Inc., a company focused on cloud security and compliance. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley, bringing a strong technical background to the table. Under his leadership, Qualys has seen substantial growth, driven by performance metrics based on quarterly bookings. Interestingly, more than half of his compensation is tied to performance goals that aim to boost shareholder value. In 2017, his total compensation soared to about $22.7 million, largely due to significant stock awards. Courtot holds around 24% of Qualys's total shares, which shows his commitment and confidence in the company’s direction.

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Philippe F. Courtot

Founder and Ex-CEO of Qualys, Inc.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley.

Field of Expertise

Technology & Engineering - Software

Sector of Economy

Technology

Born

January 1, 1958 - 67 years ago

CEO of Qualys, Inc. for

1 year 7 months (Oct 2012 - May 2014)

Previous Experience

CEO of Qualys, Inc. since its founding in 1999. Previously served as President and CEO of several companies in the software industry.

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Philippe F. Courtot

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Corey Thomas

CEO of Rapid7

2023 Compensation

Stock

$956.03K

Salary

$443.00K

Bonus

$446.15K

Other

$3.00K

Total Holdings

$29.41M

Holdings

See how much did Philippe F. Courtot make over time.

Philippe Courtot's holdings in Qualys, Inc. showcase a significant investment in the company’s success. As of early 2014, he owned about 7.99 million shares, which represented approximately 23.08% of the total shares outstanding. This large stake underscores his confidence in...

Philippe Courtot's holdings in Qualys, Inc. showcase a significant investment in the company’s success. As of early 2014, he owned about 7.99 million shares, which represented approximately 23.08% of the total shares outstanding. This large stake underscores his confidence in the company's growth and future prospects. His holdings peaked with a high net worth from stock options granted earlier at low exercise prices, which matured successfully over time. As of late 2013, his stock options from previous years continue to provide substantial value, indicating he has capitalized well on the company's ongoing performance.

Mar 18, 2025

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shares

QLYS @ $130.61

Total Stock Sold

$196.16M

QLYS

$196.16M

3,713,927 QLYS shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Philippe F. Courtot didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra QLYS3,713,927 shares worth $377.37M.
This is 92.38% and $181.21M more than what they got when they sold the stock.

Charitable Transactions

QLYS

1,849,827 shares

QLYS

Recent Charitable Transactions

QLYS

250,000 shares

QLYS

Apr 8, 2020

Charity

QLYS

25,000 shares

QLYS

Jan 13, 2020

Charity

QLYS

25,000 shares

QLYS

Jan 13, 2020

Charity

QLYS

7,000 shares

QLYS

Dec 5, 2019

Charity

QLYS

34,000 shares

QLYS

Dec 31, 2017

Charity

QLYS

1,000,000 shares

QLYS

Jun 10, 2013

Charity

Insider Trading

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QLYS

69,401 shares

QLYS

Dec 10, 2020

Received

QLYS

$10.46M

QLYS at $89.81/share

Nov 19, 2020

Sale

QLYS

$13.03M

QLYS at $90.88/share

Nov 17, 2020

Sale

QLYS

$8.23M

QLYS at $91.27/share

Nov 16, 2020

Sale

QLYS

$15.80M

QLYS at $105.36/share

May 11, 2020

Sale

QLYS

250,000 shares

QLYS

Apr 8, 2020

Charity

QLYS

25,000 shares

QLYS

Jan 13, 2020

Charity

QLYS

25,000 shares

QLYS

Jan 13, 2020

Charity

QLYS

7,000 shares

QLYS

Dec 5, 2019

Charity

QLYS

$14.25M

QLYS at $84.20/share

Nov 7, 2019

Sale

Compensation History

See how much did Philippe F. Courtot make over time.

Philippe F. Courtot's compensation reflects a pay structure designed to align his interests with those of the company's shareholders. In 2017, his total pay reached around $22.7 million, primarily from stock awards and performance-based bonuses. His base salary was $375,000 with potential bonuses tied to the company’s quarterly performance. This innovative pay structure promotes goals like revenue growth, ensuring that benefits are linked directly to the company’s success, reinforcing accountability. Overall, his compensation strategy has been well thought out, balancing immediate rewards and long-term company health.

Year

2014

Total Compensation

$516.25K

Salary

$350.00K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy aligns with company performance and includes a mix of base salary and performance-based bonuses to incentivize executive performance.

Bonus

$166.25K

Board Justification

The bonus was determined based on the growth in bookings for the applicable quarter over the same quarter of the prior year, with a target incentive amount of $175,000.

Other

$0.00

Board Justification

No other compensation was reported for 2014.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 N/A)

Board Justification

No stock was vested in 2014 as the focus is on cash compensation and bonuses.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for the bonus were based on the growth in bookings compared to the same quarter of the previous year.

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Sumedh Thakar

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April 2021 - Present