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Snowflake CEO's $448M Pay Tied to Huge Market Jump
16 Jul
Summary
- CEO's compensation package valued up to $448 million
- Payout contingent on market value nearing $184 billion
- Performance targets set for retention until September 2030
Snowflake's CEO, Sridhar Ramaswamy, is eligible for a significant compensation package valued at approximately $448 million. This award is tied to the company's market value reaching $184 billion within seven years, a substantial increase from its current valuation. The package, comprising 1 million shares, is structured with escalating stock price milestones.
Ramaswamy must remain CEO until September 15, 2030, to fully vest the shares. Performance is a critical component, with the final tranche requiring the stock price to reach $531 by July 15, 2033. Snowflake has seen its shares rise about 24% this year, boosted by clients leveraging its platform for AI development.
The company recently announced a five-year, $6 billion deal with Amazon Web Services. The compensation agreement includes clawback clauses for misconduct or accounting issues, ensuring accountability.
