Spire Global names Eric Mellinger Chief Commercial Officer, effective August 3, 2026
Spire Global appointed Eric Mellinger, formerly a Vice President at Mantech International, as Chief Commercial Officer, effective August 3, 2026. He will lead the company's global commercial organization, including go-to-market strategy, business development, sales, and customer growth, and his employment agreement sets a $385,000 base salary and severance terms.
Key points
- Annual base salary of $385,000 and target annual cash bonus of 80% of base salary
- Grant of 150,000 restricted stock units under the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan, to be granted August 3, 2026
- Without a change in control, a qualifying termination pays 100% of base salary and 100% of target bonus, plus 12 months of health coverage
- Within the 18-month change-in-control period, severance rises to 150% of base salary and target bonus, and equity awards fully vest
The filing
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