Yext Adds Cynthia Paul to Board, Expanding It to Eight Directors
Yext's board increased its size from seven to eight directors and elected Cynthia Paul, founder and CEO of investment firm Lynrock Lake LP, to fill the new seat as a Class I member. Her term runs to the 2027 annual meeting, and she receives standard outside director compensation including an initial restricted stock unit grant valued at $350,000.
Key points
- Board expanded from seven to eight authorized directors; Paul elected July 7, 2026, with term expiring at the 2027 annual meeting.
- Paul's initial grant is restricted stock units valued at $350,000, or 89,058 units, vesting in roughly equal annual installments over three years.
- Outside directors also receive an annual award valued at $175,000 under the policy, and Paul signed the standard director and officer indemnification agreement.
- Paul previously served on the boards of Allot Ltd., ON24, Inc. and DSP Group, Inc.
The filing
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