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How much do Purdue Research Foundation executives make?

In FY2024, Purdue Research Foundation reported 31 officers and key employees. Total reported compensation was $4,402,746, with the highest-paid officer earning $560,139.

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Officer and Employee Compensation

Name Title Compensation
David Cooper Chief Investment Officer $560,139
David Broecker Chief Innovation and Collaboration Officer $551,795
Michelle Giuda CEO, Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue $545,747
Matthew Folk P4L President & CEO and VP Univ Advancement (through Oct 2024) $449,817
Lee Rubenstein Chief Training and Education Officer KITDP $430,633
Scott Seidle CFO & Treasurer $387,836
Brian Edelman President (through Dec 2024) $380,369
Brooke Beier Sr. VP, Commercialization $320,304
Greg Deason Chief Operating Officer (beginning Feb 2025) $317,166
Emily Najem Assistant Secretary $190,045
Tammy Metzinger Assistant Treasurer $178,792
Brandee Sommer Secretary $90,103
Michael Klipsch Director $N/A
Michael Wells Director $N/A
R Byron Pipes director (beginning Dec 2024) $N/A
Mitchell E Daniels JR Chair $N/A
William Elmore Director $N/A
Chad Pittman PRESIDENT & CEO (beginning Jan 2025) $N/A
Karen Plaut Vice President for Research $N/A
Scott Niswonger Director $N/A

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Compensation data is reported on the organization's IRS Form 990 Part VII (Compensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees). All amounts shown are public record as filed by the organization and may include salary, bonuses, and other compensation. Data is from the most recent available filing for this organization.

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