Corporate Board Profile
Tech Score: 33/100
1 mention(s) identify MARK VADON as having software/technology expertise.
| Company | Filing Date | Evidence | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOME DEPOT, INC. | 2017-04-03 | Mr. Vadon brings to our Board in-depth experience in developing online businesses, effectively managing the use of technology, developing mobile applications and the associated user interfaces. | He is an internet retailing entrepreneur with experience in developing online businesses, managing technology, developing mobile applications and user interfaces, indicating software-related technical skills. |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
|---|---|
| 2016-04-04 | Mr. Vadon is one of the countrys leading internet retailing entrepreneurs, having co-founded two highly successful online specialty retail businesses. He brings to our Board in-depth experience in developing online businesses, effectively managing the use of technology, developing mobile applications and the associated user interfaces, as well as critical business analytic acumen. ... Each non-employee director who was a Board member during Fiscal 2015 received an annual retainer of $280,000 as of the date of the 2015 annual meeting, other than F. Duane Ackerman, who retired upon the expiration of his term at the 2015 annual meeting. The retainer was paid in the following manner: $230,000 in the form of deferred shares granted under the Omnibus Plan; and $50,000 in the form of cash or deferred stock units under the Directors Plan, at the election of the director. |
| 2017-04-03 | Mr. Vadon brings to our Board in-depth experience in developing online businesses, effectively managing the use of technology, developing mobile applications and the associated user interfaces. |
| 2018-04-02 | Mr. Vadon is one of the country's leading internet retailing entrepreneurs, having co-founded two highly successful online specialty retail businesses. In 2009, Mr. Vadon co-founded zulily, Inc., a daily deals site for moms, babies and kids, and served as the Chairman of its board of directors until zulily was acquired by Liberty Interactive Corporation in 2015. In 1999, Mr. Vadon founded Blue Nile, Inc., the leading online retailer of diamonds and fine jewelry, and served as the Chairman of its board of directors from its inception through 2013. During Blue Nile's history, Mr. Vadon also served as its Executive Chairman (from 2008 to 2011), Chief Executive Officer (from 1999 to 2008) and President (from 1999 to 2007). Prior to founding Blue Nile, Mr. Vadon was a consultant for Bain & Company, a management consulting firm, which he joined in 1992. Skills and qualifications: Mr. Vadon brings to our Board in-depth experience in developing online businesses, effectively managing the use of technology, developing mobile applications and the associated user interfaces, as well as critical business analytic acumen. His expertise is an invaluable resource for the Company as our interconnected retail strategy continues to evolve. Other U.S. Public Company Board Memberships in Past Five Years: Liberty Interactive Corporation (2015 to present) Blue Nile, Inc. (1999-2013) zulily, Inc. (2013-2015) |
Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2025-08-30