EPAM Names Balazs Fejes CEO and President, Dobkin Becomes Executive Chairman
Effective September 1, 2025, EPAM Systems appointed Balazs Fejes as Chief Executive Officer and President and added him to its Board, completing the CEO transition first announced on May 8, 2025. Arkadiy Dobkin, who continues as Board Chair, became Executive Chairman, and the Board also raised the maximum number of directors from ten to 11.
Key points
- Balazs Fejes named CEO and President and appointed to the Board effective September 1, 2025, with an annual base salary of $850,000
- Fejes received a restricted stock unit grant valued at $670,000, vesting in equal portions over four years
- Amended and restated bylaws effective September 1, 2025 raise the maximum board size from ten to 11 directors
- Arkadiy Dobkin's compensation remains unchanged for 2025
The filing
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