Sudhakar Ramakrishna has been steering SolarWinds Corporation as CEO and President since January 2021. Before joining SolarWinds, he led Pulse Secure, a firm focused on mobile security solutions, for six years. His background includes key roles at major technology firms...

Sudhakar Ramakrishna has been steering SolarWinds Corporation as CEO and President since January 2021. Before joining SolarWinds, he led Pulse Secure, a firm focused on mobile security solutions, for six years. His background includes key roles at major technology firms like Citrix, Polycom, and Motorola, covering a range of products from enterprise software to mobile networks. Sudhakar holds multiple degrees in computer science and management, showing a solid foundation for his leadership in technology. In 2022, his total compensation reached nearly $9.8 million, which includes a base salary of $750,000 and significant equity awards tied to company performance. This compensation strategy illustrates the company's commitment to aligning the CEO's success with that of its shareholders. Under Sudhakar's management, SolarWinds is not just focused on profits but is also investing in sustainable growth and innovation.

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Sudhakar Ramakrishna

CEO of SolarWinds Corporation

Education

Not specified

Field of Expertise

Technology & Engineering - Technology

Sector of Economy

Technology

Born

January 1, 1970 - 55 years ago

CEO of SolarWinds Corporation for

4 years 5 months (Jan 2021 - Present)

Previous Experience

CEO of Pulse Secure, various roles at Cisco, including Senior Vice President

Rivals

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Holdings

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Sudhakar Ramakrishna has significant equity holdings in SolarWinds, reflecting his confidence and investment in the company’s future. In 2022, the value of his vested stock units reached over $4.2 million. He has been awarded performance stock units (PSUs) tied to...

Sudhakar Ramakrishna has significant equity holdings in SolarWinds, reflecting his confidence and investment in the company’s future. In 2022, the value of his vested stock units reached over $4.2 million. He has been awarded performance stock units (PSUs) tied to the company’s success, with targets that align investor interests. His holdings peaked notably with a substantial issuance of restricted stock units when he joined the company, indicating a serious commitment to driving long-term value. As the company grows and meets performance metrics like Subscription ARR, his stock's potential value is likely to increase significantly, linking his wealth directly to the company’s performance. This structure motivates him to push SolarWinds toward greater operational success and innovation.

Mar 18, 2025

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shares

SWI @ $18.40

Insider Trading

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312,500 shares

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Mar 15, 2024

Received

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668,102 shares

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Feb 13, 2024

Received

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720,567 shares

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Feb 21, 2023

Received

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301,150 shares

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Mar 1, 2022

Received

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425,040 shares

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Mar 9, 2021

Received

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903,010 shares

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Jan 4, 2021

Received

Compensation History

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In 2022, Sudhakar Ramakrishna earned a total compensation package worth approximately $9.8 million as CEO of SolarWinds Corporation. His earnings included a base salary of $750,000 and a value of over $4.2 million from vested stocks that promote alignment with shareholder interests. While he opted to forgo any performance bonus for the year, his compensation package is designed to reward him based on the company's success and key performance metrics such as revenue and EBITDA. The substantial portion of equity in his compensation emphasizes SolarWinds' philosophy of tying executive pay to performance, motivating him to push for significant growth and achieve targets that are crucial for the company's future success.

Year

2022

Total Compensation

$5.03M

Salary

$750.00K

Board Justification

The compensation program is designed to attract and retain qualified executives, linking pay to performance and aligning with stockholder interests through a mix of cash and equity elements.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

Each NEO agreed to forgo any bonus payment for 2022 under the 2022 Incentive Plan.

Other

$12.20K

Board Justification

Employer contribution to NEO’s Section 401(k) retirement savings plan account.

Restricted Stock

$4.27M(301.15K RSU)

Board Justification

RSU awards granted in March 2022 that vest over four years, with 25% vesting on February 15, 2023, and 6.25% vesting quarterly thereafter.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for the 2022 Incentive Plan included revenue and adjusted EBITDA, with a focus on achieving Subscription ARR targets.

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Kevin Thompson

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