Yext President and Chief Revenue Officer James Steele's 2019 pay jumps 1,080% to $9.9M
Yext reports 2019 executive compensation
By ExecPay News
Published: April 26, 2019
Yext reported fiscal year 2019 executive compensation information on April 26, 2019.
In 2019, five Yext executives received on average a compensation package of $3.4M, a 7% decrease compared to previous year.
James Steele, President and Chief Revenue Officer, received $9.9M in total, which increased by 1,080% compared to 2018. 91% of Steele's compensation, or $8.9M, was in stock awards. Steele also received $443K in non-equity incentive plan, $400K in salary, as well as $72K in other compensation.
Howard Lerman, Chief Executive Officer, received a compensation package of $3.7M, which increased by 5% compared to previous year. 72% of the compensation package, or $2.7M, was in stock awards.
Brian Distelburger, President, earned $1.7M in 2019, a 22% increase compared to previous year.
Steven Cakebread, Chief Financial Officer, received $810K in 2019, which decreases by 89% compared to 2018.
Tom Dixon, Chief Technology Officer, earned $707K in 2019, a 85% decrease compared to previous year.
Yext's fiscal year ends on January 31.