In 2023, Yakov Faitelson earned $10.89M in total compensation at Varonis Systems, including $560.00K salary and $10.31M in stock. Most recently acquired 402,478 shares in Feb 2025. Currently holds stock worth $106.89M. Has donated $21.01M in stock to charitable causes. Has led Varonis Systems for over 11 years.
Compensation History
Annual executive compensation data for Yakov Faitelson, including salary, bonuses, and stock awards.
Year
2023
Total Compensation
$10.89M
Salary
$560.00K
Bonus
$0.00
Other
$24.92K
Salary
$560.00KBoard Justification
The compensation philosophy is designed to align executive compensation with company performance and shareholder interests, focusing on long-term value creation.
Bonus
$0.00Board Justification
No bonus was awarded for 2023.
Other Compensation
$24.92KBoard Justification
Includes company matching contributions to the 401(k) savings plan and car allowance.
Restricted Stock
Board Justification
The stock awards granted in 2023 are subject to vesting over four years, with the first installment vesting on February 29, 2024.
Performance Metrics
The performance metrics for the cash incentive plan are based on the achievement of company-wide financial goals.
Yakov Faitelson
Founder and CEO of Varonis Systems
Education
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Bar-Ilan University
Field of Expertise
Technology & Engineering - Technology
Sector of Economy
Technology
Born
January 1, 1968 - 57 years ago
CEO of Varonis Systems for
11 years 5 months (Jul 2014 - Present)
Previous Experience
Founder of Varonis Systems, Inc. and served as CEO since July 2014.
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Holdings
Track Yakov Faitelson's stock holdings and portfolio value over time.
Total Stock Sold
$114.81M
$114.81M
6,130,953 VRNS shares
What if they kept their stock?
If Yakov Faitelson didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra VRNS6,130,953 shares worth $185.15M.
This is 61.27% and $70.34M more than what they got when they sold the stock.
Charitable Transactions
695,651 shares
VRNS
Recent Charitable Transactions
64,879 shares
VRNS
May 4, 2023
Charity
93,569 shares
VRNS
Mar 15, 2023
Charity
188,505 shares
VRNS
Nov 28, 2022
Charity
123,530 shares
VRNS
Nov 4, 2022
Charity
68,517 shares
VRNS
Aug 25, 2022
Charity
45,791 shares
VRNS
Dec 14, 2020
Charity
Insider Trading
Yakov Faitelson's recent stock transactions, purchases, and sales filed with the SEC.
402,478 shares
VRNS
Feb 3, 2025
Received
$14.89M
VRNS at $44.88/share
May 9, 2024
Sale
134,159 shares
VRNS
Feb 7, 2024
Received
682,776 shares
VRNS
Feb 1, 2024
Received
$149.83K
VRNS at $23.13/share
May 4, 2023
Purchase
64,879 shares
VRNS
May 4, 2023
Charity
64,879 shares
VRNS
May 4, 2023
Charity
66,278 shares
VRNS
Mar 15, 2023
Charity
93,569 shares
VRNS
Mar 15, 2023
Charity
227,592 shares
VRNS
Feb 8, 2023
Received
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