Astera Labs appoints Bethany Mayer to board, expanding it from six to seven directors
Astera Labs increased its board from six to seven directors and appointed Bethany Mayer, a former Ixia CEO, as an independent Class I director effective June 23, 2024. Her Audit Committee seat, replacing Stefan Dyckerhoff, takes effect July 25, 2024. The filing reports no financial results, and the appointment is a governance change that adds a director with networking and cybersecurity board experience.
Key points
- Board expanded from six to seven directors; Mayer appointed effective June 23, 2024
- Mayer joins Audit Committee effective July 25, 2024, replacing Stefan Dyckerhoff
- Director pay includes a $60,000 prorated annual Board retainer and a $12,500 prorated Audit Committee retainer
- One-time RSU award with a fair market value of $330,000, vesting in equal annual installments over three years
The filing
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