[Hiring] Independent Board Director (Executive Compensation & Talent Governance) @Appodeal

Role Description

We are seeking an independent board director with deep expertise in executive compensation, leadership development, and board governance within high-performance technology companies. This individual will play an important role in helping the company design high-quality executive compensation frameworks, leadership evaluation processes, and performance-driven incentive systems aligned with long-term company success.

The ideal candidate has experience operating in technology organizations known for high standards, strong accountability, and performance-driven cultures. This role is expected to contribute significantly to the Compensation Committee of the Board. This is a non-executive board position, not an operating role.

Strategic Focus of the Role:

• Strengthen the board’s ability to guide the company in building and sustaining a high-performance leadership organization.
• Contribute a perspective on:
  • Executive compensation structures aligned with performance;
  • Equity incentive systems for high-growth technology companies;
  • Long-term incentive plans;
  • Leadership evaluation frameworks;
  • CEO and executive performance assessment;
  • Succession planning for senior leadership;
  • Board governance best practices.
• Support the development and expansion of the Board Compensation Committee.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in quarterly board meetings;
• Serve as a member of the Compensation Committee;
• Provide independent perspective on executive compensation and incentives;
• Help ensure compensation structures are aligned with performance and long-term value creation;
• Provide guidance on leadership evaluation and succession planning;
• Contribute to maintaining strong governance standards;
• Note: Board members are not involved in day-to-day operations.

Qualifications

• Deep executive compensation expertise;
• Experience operating in high-performance technology cultures;
• Strong governance experience;
• High strategic judgment;
• Independence and objectivity;
• Willingness to challenge assumptions constructively.

Requirements

• Senior executive with deep experience in executive compensation and leadership governance within high-performance technology companies;
• Direct experience designing and governing executive compensation systems.

Time Commitment

Estimated commitment: approximately four weeks per year. This includes preparation and participation in board meetings, as well as Compensation Committee work.

Benefits

With an outstanding product and a mission that excites and inspires, Appodeal offers a unique opportunity to make an impact while being part of an amazing team.