Corporate Board Profile
Tech Score: 41/100
9 mention(s) identify SCOTT C. TAYLOR as having software/technology expertise.
| Company | Filing Date | Evidence | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIPER SANDLER COMPANIES | 2015-03-31 | Mr. Taylor serves as Executive Vice President and General Counsel for Symantec Corporation, a NASDAQ-listed information security solutions company, a position he has held since August 2008. Mr. Taylor's prior work experience includes positions as vice president and general counsel of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. and Narus, Inc. Prior to that, Mr. Taylor was an attorney at Pillsbury Madison and Sutro LLP (now Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP). Mr. Taylor previously served on the board of directors of VirnetX Holding Corporation, a patent owner and lessor primarily focused on securing real-time communications over the Internet, from February 2008 until May 2014. | Mr. Taylor is Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Symantec, a leading information security solutions company, and has prior experience at technology companies, indicating software-related expertise. |
| PIPER SANDLER COMPANIES | 2016-03-22 | Mr. Taylor serves as Executive Vice President and General Counsel for Symantec Corporation, an information security solutions company. | Mr. Taylor is Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Symantec, a technology company specializing in information security, indicating familiarity with software and technology. |
| PIPER SANDLER COMPANIES | 2017-03-28 | Mr. Taylor serves as Executive Vice President and General Counsel for Symantec Corporation, a NASDAQ-listed information security solutions company, a position he has held since August 2008. | Mr. Taylor is Executive VP and General Counsel of Symantec, a leading information security solutions company, indicating strong knowledge of technology and software. |
| PIPER SANDLER COMPANIES | 2018-04-06 | Mr. Taylor serves as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary for Symantec Corp., a NASDAQ-listed computer security software provider, a position he has held since August 2008. Mr. Taylor's prior experience includes positions as chief administrative officer, senior vice president and general counsel of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Prior to that, he was vice president and general counsel of Narus, Inc. | Mr. Taylor serves as Executive VP, General Counsel, and Secretary for Symantec Corp., a computer security software provider, and has prior experience at technology companies, indicating familiarity with software and technology. |
| PIPER SANDLER COMPANIES | 2019-04-05 | Mr. Taylor serves as executive vice president, general counsel, and secretary for Symantec Corp., a Nasdaq-listed computer security software provider, a position he has held since August 2008. Mr. Taylor's prior experience includes positions as chief administrative officer, senior vice president and general counsel of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Prior to that, he was vice president and general counsel of Narus, Inc. | Mr. Taylor is executive VP and general counsel of Symantec, a computer security software provider, and has prior legal roles in technology companies, indicating familiarity with software industry. |
| PIPER SANDLER COMPANIES | 2020-04-03 | Mr. Taylor served as executive vice president, general counsel, and secretary for NortonLifeLock Inc. (formerly Symantec Corp.), a publicly traded computer security software provider, from August 2008 through January 2020. Mr. Taylor's prior experience includes positions as chief administrative officer, senior vice president and general counsel of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Prior to that, he was vice president and general counsel of Narus, Inc. Mr. Taylor began his legal career as a corporate attorney at Pillsbury Madison and Sutro LLP (now Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP). | Mr. Taylor served as general counsel for NortonLifeLock Inc., a computer security software provider, and has significant executive experience at leading technology companies, indicating familiarity with software-related technical environments. |
| PIPER SANDLER COMPANIES | 2021-04-08 | Mr. Taylor served as executive vice president, general counsel, and secretary for NortonLifeLock Inc. (formerly Symantec Corp.), a publicly traded computer security software provider, from August 2008 through January 2020. Mr. Taylor's prior experience includes positions as chief administrative officer, senior vice president and general counsel of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Prior to that, he was vice president and general counsel of Narus, Inc. | Mr. Taylor served as general counsel for NortonLifeLock Inc., a computer security software provider, and has significant executive experience at leading technology companies, indicating familiarity with software and technology. |
| PIPER SANDLER COMPANIES | 2022-03-25 | Mr. Taylor served as executive vice president, general counsel, and secretary for NortonLifeLock Inc., a publicly traded computer security software provider. His prior experience includes senior roles at Phoenix Technologies Ltd. and Narus, Inc. | Mr. Taylor has executive experience at technology companies including NortonLifeLock Inc. and Phoenix Technologies Ltd., indicating strong knowledge of technology and likely software-related skills. |
| PIPER SANDLER COMPANIES | 2023-04-05 | Mr. Taylor served as executive vice president, general counsel, and secretary for NortonLifeLock Inc. (formerly Symantec Corp.), a publicly traded computer security software provider, from August 2008 through January 2020. Mr. Taylor’s prior experience includes positions as chief administrative officer, senior vice president and general counsel of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Prior to that, he was vice president and general counsel of Narus, Inc. | Mr. Taylor served as general counsel for NortonLifeLock Inc., a computer security software provider, and held legal and executive roles at technology companies, indicating familiarity with software and cybersecurity. |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
|---|---|
| 2015-03-31 | Mr. Taylor serves as Executive Vice President and General Counsel for Symantec Corporation, a NASDAQ-listed information security solutions company, a position he has held since August 2008. Mr. Taylor's prior work experience includes positions as vice president and general counsel of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. and Narus, Inc. Prior to that, Mr. Taylor was an attorney at Pillsbury Madison and Sutro LLP (now Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP). Mr. Taylor previously served on the board of directors of VirnetX Holding Corporation, a patent owner and lessor primarily focused on securing real-time communications over the Internet, from February 2008 until May 2014. |
| 2016-03-22 | Mr. Taylor serves as Executive Vice President and General Counsel for Symantec Corporation, an information security solutions company. |
| 2017-03-28 | Mr. Taylor serves as Executive Vice President and General Counsel for Symantec Corporation, a NASDAQ-listed information security solutions company, a position he has held since August 2008. |
| 2018-04-06 | Mr. Taylor serves as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary for Symantec Corp., a NASDAQ-listed computer security software provider, a position he has held since August 2008. Mr. Taylor's prior experience includes positions as chief administrative officer, senior vice president and general counsel of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Prior to that, he was vice president and general counsel of Narus, Inc. |
| 2019-04-05 | Mr. Taylor serves as executive vice president, general counsel, and secretary for Symantec Corp., a Nasdaq-listed computer security software provider, a position he has held since August 2008. Mr. Taylor's prior experience includes positions as chief administrative officer, senior vice president and general counsel of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Prior to that, he was vice president and general counsel of Narus, Inc. |
| 2020-04-03 | Mr. Taylor served as executive vice president, general counsel, and secretary for NortonLifeLock Inc. (formerly Symantec Corp.), a publicly traded computer security software provider, from August 2008 through January 2020. Mr. Taylor's prior experience includes positions as chief administrative officer, senior vice president and general counsel of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Prior to that, he was vice president and general counsel of Narus, Inc. Mr. Taylor began his legal career as a corporate attorney at Pillsbury Madison and Sutro LLP (now Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP). |
| 2021-04-08 | Mr. Taylor served as executive vice president, general counsel, and secretary for NortonLifeLock Inc. (formerly Symantec Corp.), a publicly traded computer security software provider, from August 2008 through January 2020. Mr. Taylor's prior experience includes positions as chief administrative officer, senior vice president and general counsel of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Prior to that, he was vice president and general counsel of Narus, Inc. |
| 2022-03-25 | Mr. Taylor served as executive vice president, general counsel, and secretary for NortonLifeLock Inc., a publicly traded computer security software provider. His prior experience includes senior roles at Phoenix Technologies Ltd. and Narus, Inc. |
| 2023-04-05 | Mr. Taylor served as executive vice president, general counsel, and secretary for NortonLifeLock Inc. (formerly Symantec Corp.), a publicly traded computer security software provider, from August 2008 through January 2020. Mr. Taylor’s prior experience includes positions as chief administrative officer, senior vice president and general counsel of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Prior to that, he was vice president and general counsel of Narus, Inc. |
| 2024-04-12 | Mr. Taylor served as executive vice president, general counsel, and secretary for NortonLifeLock Inc., a publicly traded computer security software provider, from August 2008 through January 2020. Mr. Taylor’s prior experience includes positions as chief administrative officer, senior vice president and general counsel of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Prior to that, he was vice president and general counsel of Narus, Inc. |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
|---|---|
| 2008-04-29 | Scott C. Taylor has been one of our directors since July 5, 2007. Mr. Taylor has been the Vice President, Corporate Legal Services for Symantec Corporation since February 2007. He is the Co-chair of General Counsel Committee of the Silicon Valley Campaign for Legal Services. Member of audit committee (Chairman), compensation committee, nominating and corporate governance committee. |
| 2009-04-28 | Scott C. Taylor has been a Director since July 5, 2007. He is a member of the audit committee, chairman of the compensation committee, and member of the nominating and corporate governance committee. |
| 2010-04-29 | Scott C. Taylor has been a Director since July 5, 2007. ... Mr. Taylor brings to the Board significant knowledge and experience with corporate governance and public company reporting requirements. ... Our Board has determined that Scott C. Taylor meets the aforementioned independence standards. ... Committees of the Board of Directors: Scott C. Taylor - Chair of Compensation Committee, member of Audit and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees. ... Director Compensation: Scott C. Taylor total compensation $51,300. |
| 2011-04-26 | Scott C. Taylor (1)(2*)(3) 46 Director 2007 (1) Member of audit committee. (2) Member of compensation committee. (3) Member of nominating and corporate governance committee. * Indicates Chairman of the committee. The following table shows the compensation earned by or paid to each of our independent directors for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010: Scott C. Taylor $37,000 Fees Earned or Paid in Cash $48,500 Option Awards $30,000 Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation Total $115,500 |
| 2012-04-24 | Scott C. Taylor has been a director since July 5, 2007. ... The following chart details the membership of each standing committee for fiscal year 2011, which is current as of April 24, 2012, and the number of meetings each committee held in fiscal year 2011. ... Scott C. Taylor: Audit (Member), Compensation (Chair), Nominating and Governance (Member). ... The following table shows the compensation earned by or paid to each of our independent directors for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011: Scott C. Taylor: $378,450. |
| 2013-04-12 | Scott C. Taylor has been a director since July 5, 2007. ... Mr. Taylor serves as Executive Vice President and General Counsel for Symantec Corporation. ... Mr. Taylor brings to the Board significant knowledge and experience with corporate governance and public company reporting requirements. ... The following table shows the compensation earned by or paid to each of our independent directors for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012: Scott C. Taylor: $600,657 total compensation. ... Committees: Audit (Member), Compensation (Chair), Nominating and Governance (Member). |
| 2014-04-11 | Scott C. Taylor has been a director since July 5, 2007. Mr. Taylor serves as Executive Vice President and General Counsel for Symantec Corporation, an information security solutions company, where he has been employed since February 2007. ... Mr. Taylor currently serves as a director of Piper Jaffray (NYSE:PJC), where he sits on the Audit Committee and the Nominating and Governance Committee. ... The following table shows the compensation earned by or paid to each of our independent directors for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013: ... Summary Compensation Table ... Name and Principal Position ... Scott C. Taylor ... 2013 ... Salary ($)(1) ... 57,000 ... Bonus ($) ... 0 ... Stock Awards ($)(2) ... 197,659 ... Option Awards ($)(2) ... 216,750 ... Total ($) ... 471,409 ... Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Director ... Gender: male |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
|---|---|
| 2021-03-26 | Scott C. Taylor(1)(3) 56 M Former Executive Vice President and General Counsel at NortonLifeLock Inc. 2020 ... (1) Member of the Audit Committee (3) Member of the Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance Committee ... 2020 Director Compensation Table ... Scott C. Taylor $28,226 $200,039 – $228,265 |
| 2022-03-29 | Scott C. Taylor was appointed to Ziff Davis’ Board of Directors in August 2020. The Audit Committee currently consists of Ms. Harris and Messrs. Taylor and Kretzmer, who is the Chair of the Committee. |
| 2023-03-28 | Scott C. Taylor was appointed to Ziff Davis’ Board of Directors in August 2020. From 2007 to 2020, Mr. Taylor served as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Symantec Corporation (now NortonLifeLock, Inc.), the global leader in cybersecurity. Prior to Symantec, Mr. Taylor was Chief Administrative Officer, Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Mr. Taylor is currently a director of Piper Sandler Companies and Western Technology Investment, and previously served as a director of One Medical, DigiCert, VirnetX and VeriSign Japan K.K. Mr. Taylor holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in international relations from Stanford University and a Juris Doctorate from George Washington University. Mr. Taylor’s more than 20 years of experience in the technology industry (13 of which were in cybersecurity) and more than 10 years of experience as a public company director bring a valuable perspective to the Ziff Davis Board. |
| 2024-03-27 | Scott C. Taylor, 59, Audit and Compensation Committee member. 2023 Director compensation total $284,943. |
| 2025-03-27 | Scott C. Taylor, 60, Director since 2020. Committees: Audit; Compensation. Mr. Taylor brings more than two decades of executive experience in the technology industry, including 13 years of experience in cybersecurity. |
Source material: SEC submissions metadata and DEF 14A proxy filings from EDGAR. Last updated: 2026-03-22