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Symbotic appoints new CTO James Kuffner and Chief Customer Officer Mike Dunn with multi-million dollar equity packages
Symbotic Inc.
- James Kuffner hired as CTO (start Oct 1, 2024) with $800K base salary, 100% bonus target, and $21M in equity grants ($18M RSU/PSU + $3M RSU).
- Mike Dunn promoted to Chief Customer Officer (LOI Jan 23, 2025) with special $5M equity award, corporate housing in MA and AR, and 25-hr jet card.
- Kuffner eligible for annual FY25 equity target of $6M; severance includes 12 months base salary plus COBRA continuation.
- Dunn's role focuses on managing the Walmart relationship; perks designed for travel between Wilmington, MA and Bentonville, AR.
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