KENNETH D. DENMAN - Corporate Board Profile

Software Technology Evidence

9 mention(s) identify KENNETH D. DENMAN as having software/technology expertise.

Company	Filing Date	Evidence	Reason
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW	2017-12-15	He was President and Chief Executive Officer of Emotient, Inc., a developer of technology to analyze facial expressions, until the company was acquired by Apple in January 2016.	He was CEO of Emotient, a technology company developing facial expression analysis software, and has served on boards of technology companies.
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW	2018-12-17	He was President and Chief Executive Officer of Emotient, Inc., a developer of technology to analyze facial expressions, until the company was acquired by Apple in January 2016. Previously, Mr. Denman was the Chief Executive Officer of Openwave Systems, Inc. and iPass, Inc.	He was CEO of Emotient, Inc., a technology company developing facial expression analysis software, and has held leadership roles in technology companies, indicating software-related technical skills.
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW	2019-12-10	He was President and Chief Executive Officer of Emotient, Inc., a developer of software technology to analyze facial expressions, until the company was acquired by Apple in January 2016.	He was CEO of Emotient, Inc., a software technology company, and has held leadership roles in technology companies, indicating technical and software-related expertise.
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW	2020-12-10	He was President and Chief Executive Officer of Emotient, Inc., a developer of software technology to analyze facial expressions, until the company was acquired by Apple in January 2016.	He was CEO of Emotient, Inc., a developer of software technology, and has held leadership roles in technology companies, indicating a strong software-related background.
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW	2021-12-10	He was President and Chief Executive Officer of Emotient, Inc., a developer of software technology to analyze facial expressions, until the company was acquired by Apple in January 2016.	He was CEO of Emotient, Inc., a software technology company, and has held leadership roles in technology firms, indicating software-related technical skills.
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW	2022-12-06	He was President and Chief Executive Officer of Emotient, Inc., a developer of software technology to analyze facial expressions, until the company was acquired by Apple in January 2016. Previously, Mr. Denman was the Chief Executive Officer of Openwave Systems, Inc., chairman and CEO of iPass, Inc., and a Senior Vice President and COO for MediaOne. He is a member of the boards of directors of VMware and Motorola Solutions, Inc.	Former CEO of Emotient, Inc., a software technology company, and other leadership roles in technology companies; serves on boards of VMware and Motorola Solutions, indicating strong software and technology expertise.
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW	2023-12-07	He was President and Chief Executive Officer of Emotient, Inc., a developer of software technology to analyze facial expressions, until the company was acquired by Apple in January 2016. Previously, Mr. Denman was the Chief Executive Officer of Openwave Systems, Inc., chairman and CEO of iPass, Inc., and a Senior Vice President and COO for MediaOne.	He was CEO of Emotient, Inc., a developer of software technology, and has held leadership roles in technology companies, indicating technical and software experience.
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW	2024-12-11	He was President and Chief Executive Officer of Emotient, Inc., a developer of software technology to analyze facial expressions, until the company was acquired by Apple in January 2016. Previously, Mr. Denman was the Chief Executive Officer of Openwave Systems, Inc., chairman and CEO of iPass, Inc., and a Senior Vice President and COO for MediaOne.	He was CEO of Emotient, Inc., a developer of software technology, and held leadership roles in technology companies, indicating software and technical expertise.
Motorola Solutions, Inc.	2025-03-27	● Relevant industry, technology, and human capital management experience, and financial and accounting expertise as former CEO and President of Emotient, Inc.	Former CEO of Emotient, Inc., which used AI for emotion detection, indicating a strong background in technology and software.

COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW

Filing Date	Source Excerpt
2017-12-15	He was President and Chief Executive Officer of Emotient, Inc., a developer of technology to analyze facial expressions, until the company was acquired by Apple in January 2016.
2018-12-17	He was President and Chief Executive Officer of Emotient, Inc., a developer of technology to analyze facial expressions, until the company was acquired by Apple in January 2016. Previously, Mr. Denman was the Chief Executive Officer of Openwave Systems, Inc. and iPass, Inc.
2019-12-10	He was President and Chief Executive Officer of Emotient, Inc., a developer of software technology to analyze facial expressions, until the company was acquired by Apple in January 2016.
2020-12-10	He was President and Chief Executive Officer of Emotient, Inc., a developer of software technology to analyze facial expressions, until the company was acquired by Apple in January 2016.
2021-12-10	He was President and Chief Executive Officer of Emotient, Inc., a developer of software technology to analyze facial expressions, until the company was acquired by Apple in January 2016.
2022-12-06	He was President and Chief Executive Officer of Emotient, Inc., a developer of software technology to analyze facial expressions, until the company was acquired by Apple in January 2016. Previously, Mr. Denman was the Chief Executive Officer of Openwave Systems, Inc., chairman and CEO of iPass, Inc., and a Senior Vice President and COO for MediaOne. He is a member of the boards of directors of VMware and Motorola Solutions, Inc.
2023-12-07	He was President and Chief Executive Officer of Emotient, Inc., a developer of software technology to analyze facial expressions, until the company was acquired by Apple in January 2016. Previously, Mr. Denman was the Chief Executive Officer of Openwave Systems, Inc., chairman and CEO of iPass, Inc., and a Senior Vice President and COO for MediaOne.
2024-12-11	He was President and Chief Executive Officer of Emotient, Inc., a developer of software technology to analyze facial expressions, until the company was acquired by Apple in January 2016. Previously, Mr. Denman was the Chief Executive Officer of Openwave Systems, Inc., chairman and CEO of iPass, Inc., and a Senior Vice President and COO for MediaOne.

Filing Date

Source Excerpt

2017-12-15

He was President and Chief Executive Officer of Emotient, Inc., a developer of technology to analyze facial expressions, until the company was acquired by Apple in January 2016.

2018-12-17

He was President and Chief Executive Officer of Emotient, Inc., a developer of technology to analyze facial expressions, until the company was acquired by Apple in January 2016. Previously, Mr. Denman was the Chief Executive Officer of Openwave Systems, Inc. and iPass, Inc.

2019-12-10

He was President and Chief Executive Officer of Emotient, Inc., a developer of software technology to analyze facial expressions, until the company was acquired by Apple in January 2016.

2020-12-10

He was President and Chief Executive Officer of Emotient, Inc., a developer of software technology to analyze facial expressions, until the company was acquired by Apple in January 2016.

2021-12-10

He was President and Chief Executive Officer of Emotient, Inc., a developer of software technology to analyze facial expressions, until the company was acquired by Apple in January 2016.

2022-12-06

He was President and Chief Executive Officer of Emotient, Inc., a developer of software technology to analyze facial expressions, until the company was acquired by Apple in January 2016. Previously, Mr. Denman was the Chief Executive Officer of Openwave Systems, Inc., chairman and CEO of iPass, Inc., and a Senior Vice President and COO for MediaOne. He is a member of the boards of directors of VMware and Motorola Solutions, Inc.

2023-12-07

2024-12-11

MITEK SYSTEMS INC

Filing Date	Source Excerpt
2017-01-30	Kenneth D. Denman. Mr. Denman has served as a director since December 2016. ... Mr. Denman holds a B.S. in accounting from Central Washington University and an MBA in finance and international business from the University of Washington.
2018-01-29	Kenneth D. Denman. Mr. Denman has served as a director since December 2016. ... Mr. Denman is a member of the advisory board at the University of Washington’s Michael G. Foster School of Business. ... Mr. Denman also serves on the board of directors of the University of Washington Foundation.
2019-01-28	Kenneth D. Denman. Mr. Denman has served as a director since December 2016. ... Mr. Denman currently serves as a Board Member of Costco Wholesale, Motorola Solutions and LendingClub.

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Source Excerpt

2017-01-30

Kenneth D. Denman. Mr. Denman has served as a director since December 2016. ... Mr. Denman holds a B.S. in accounting from Central Washington University and an MBA in finance and international business from the University of Washington.

2018-01-29

Kenneth D. Denman. Mr. Denman has served as a director since December 2016. ... Mr. Denman is a member of the advisory board at the University of Washington’s Michael G. Foster School of Business. ... Mr. Denman also serves on the board of directors of the University of Washington Foundation.

2019-01-28

Kenneth D. Denman. Mr. Denman has served as a director since December 2016. ... Mr. Denman currently serves as a Board Member of Costco Wholesale, Motorola Solutions and LendingClub.

Motorola Solutions, Inc.

Filing Date	Source Excerpt
2017-03-27	Mr. Denman served as the CEO and President of Emotient, Inc. from 2012 to 2016. Board Committees: Governance and Nominating. 2016 director compensation total $260,031.
2018-03-28	Mr. Denman is a Venture Partner at Sway Ventures. Board Committees: Governance and Nominating (Chair as of March 21, 2018), Executive. 2017 director compensation total $281,750.
2019-03-28	Mr. Denman is a Venture Partner at Sway Ventures. He was the CEO and President of Emotient, Inc. from 2012 to 2016. He also served as the Chief Executive Officer of Openwave Systems Inc. from 2008 to 2011 and as a Director from 2004 to 2011; he served as the Chief Executive Officer and President and Director of iPass, Inc. from 2001 to 2008 and as its Chairman from 2003 to 2008. Other Public Company Boards: Costco Wholesale Corporation, LendingClub Corporation, Mitek Solutions, Inc. Board Committees: Governance and Nominating (Chair), Executive Lead Independent Director (as of May 13, 2019) Independent Age: 60 Director since: 2017
2020-03-27	Mr. Denman is a Venture Partner at Sway Ventures. Board Committees: Governance and Nominating (Chair), Executive. Fees Earned or Paid in Cash: 131,667, Stock Awards: 190,066, Total: 321,733
2021-04-01	Mr. Denman is a Venture Partner at Sway Ventures, a venture capital firm. Board Committees: Compensation and Leadership, Governance and Nominating (Chair), Executive. Lead Independent Director since 2019. 2020 compensation total $322,940.
2022-03-31	Mr. Denman is a General Partner at Sway Ventures, a venture capital firm. Board Committees: Compensation and Leadership, Governance and Nominating (Chair), Executive. Lead Independent Director since 2019. Total compensation: $345,184.
2023-03-30	Mr. Denman is a General Partner at Sway Ventures, a venture capital firm that invests in early to mid-stage technology companies. Board Committees: Compensation and Leadership, Governance and Nominating (Chair), Executive. Compensation: $375,162
2024-03-28	Mr. Denman is a General Partner at Sway Ventures, a venture capital firm that invests in early to mid-stage technology companies. Board Committees: Compensation and Leadership, Governance and Nominating (Chair), Executive Director Qualifications: Relevant industry, technology, and human capital management experience, and financial and accounting expertise as former CEO and President of Emotient, Inc. Principal Occupation: General Partner, Sway Ventures Age: 65 Race: Black Director since: 2017 Lead Independent Director since: 2019 Independent
2025-03-27	● Relevant industry, technology, and human capital management experience, and financial and accounting expertise as former CEO and President of Emotient, Inc.

Filing Date

Source Excerpt

2017-03-27

Mr. Denman served as the CEO and President of Emotient, Inc. from 2012 to 2016. Board Committees: Governance and Nominating. 2016 director compensation total $260,031.

2018-03-28

Mr. Denman is a Venture Partner at Sway Ventures. Board Committees: Governance and Nominating (Chair as of March 21, 2018), Executive. 2017 director compensation total $281,750.

2019-03-28

Mr. Denman is a Venture Partner at Sway Ventures. He was the CEO and President of Emotient, Inc. from 2012 to 2016. He also served as the Chief Executive Officer of Openwave Systems Inc. from 2008 to 2011 and as a Director from 2004 to 2011; he served as the Chief Executive Officer and President and Director of iPass, Inc. from 2001 to 2008 and as its Chairman from 2003 to 2008. Other Public Company Boards: Costco Wholesale Corporation, LendingClub Corporation, Mitek Solutions, Inc. Board Committees: Governance and Nominating (Chair), Executive Lead Independent Director (as of May 13, 2019) Independent Age: 60 Director since: 2017

2020-03-27

Mr. Denman is a Venture Partner at Sway Ventures. Board Committees: Governance and Nominating (Chair), Executive. Fees Earned or Paid in Cash: 131,667, Stock Awards: 190,066, Total: 321,733

2021-04-01

Mr. Denman is a Venture Partner at Sway Ventures, a venture capital firm. Board Committees: Compensation and Leadership, Governance and Nominating (Chair), Executive. Lead Independent Director since 2019. 2020 compensation total $322,940.

2022-03-31

Mr. Denman is a General Partner at Sway Ventures, a venture capital firm. Board Committees: Compensation and Leadership, Governance and Nominating (Chair), Executive. Lead Independent Director since 2019. Total compensation: $345,184.

2023-03-30

2024-03-28

Mr. Denman is a General Partner at Sway Ventures, a venture capital firm that invests in early to mid-stage technology companies. Board Committees: Compensation and Leadership, Governance and Nominating (Chair), Executive Director Qualifications: Relevant industry, technology, and human capital management experience, and financial and accounting expertise as former CEO and President of Emotient, Inc. Principal Occupation: General Partner, Sway Ventures Age: 65 Race: Black Director since: 2017 Lead Independent Director since: 2019 Independent

2025-03-27

● Relevant industry, technology, and human capital management experience, and financial and accounting expertise as former CEO and President of Emotient, Inc.