Roadzen Inc
For the period ended Mar 31, 2025. Filed Jun 26, 2025.
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FY2025 · Filed Jun 26, 2025
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Item 11. Executive Compensation
Introduction
As an emerging growth company, Roadzen has opted to comply with the executive compensation disclosure rules applicable to “smaller reporting companies,” as such term is defined in the rules promulgated under the Securities Act. This section discusses the material components of the executive compensation program for Roadzen’s named executive officers (“NEOs”) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 (“Fiscal Year 2025”), including its Chief Executive Officer Rohan Malhotra, Chief Financial Officer Jean-Noël Gallardo and Chief Operating Officer Ankur Kamboj. Messrs. Malhotra and Gallardo are the only Roadzen NEOs serving in Fiscal Year 2025 with compensation in excess of $100,000.
This discussion may contain forward-looking statements that are based on current plans, considerations, expectations and determinations regarding future compensation programs. Actual compensation programs that Roadzen adopts could vary significantly from historical practices and currently planned programs summarized in this discussion.
Roadzen Executive Compensation Program
The objective of Roadzen’s compensation program is to provide a total compensation package to its executives, including its NEOs, that will enable Roadzen to attract, motivate and retain outstanding individuals, align the interests of our executive team with those of our shareholders, encourage individual and collective contributions to the successful execution of our short- and long-term business strategies and reward our executives for performance. The board of directors of Roadzen has historically determined the compensation for Mr. Malhotra.
The Fiscal Year 2025 compensation program for Mr. Malhotra consisted of base salary, as described below and was paid in Indian rupees (“INR”). Amounts paid in INR have been translated into USD using the exchange rate in effect on the last day of Fiscal Year 2025, which was a rate of 1 INR to 0.01168 USD.
| ● | Base Salary. Mr. Malhotra is paid a base salary commensurate with his skill set, experience, performance, role and responsibilities. For Fiscal Year 2025, Mr. Malhotra’s annual salary was INR 9,000,000 (USD 105,163). |
| ● | Short-Term Cash Incentives. For Fiscal Year 2025, Roadzen did not pay Mr. Malhotra a discretionary cash bonus. During Fiscal Year 2025, Roadzen did not grant any short-term cash bonuses to Mr. Malhotra pursuant to any non-equity incentive plan. |
| ● | Short-Term Equity Incentives. For Fiscal Year 2025, Roadzen did not grant any short-term equity incentive awards to Mr. Malhotra. |
| ● | Long-Term Equity Incentives. During Fiscal Year 2025, Roadzen did not grant any long-term equity incentive awards to Mr. Malhotra. |
The Fiscal Year 2025 compensation program for Mr. Gallardo consisted of base salary, as described below and was paid in U.S. Dollars (“USD”).
| ● | Base Salary. Mr. Gallardo is paid a base salary commensurate with his skill set, experience, performance, role and responsibilities. For Fiscal Year 2025, Mr. Gallardo’s annual salary was USD 250,000. |
| ● | Short-Term Cash Incentives. For Fiscal Year 2025, Roadzen did not pay Mr. Gallardo a discretionary cash bonus. During Fiscal Year 2025, Roadzen did not grant any short-term cash bonuses to Mr. Gallardo pursuant to any non-equity incentive plan. |
| ● | Short-Term Equity Incentives. For Fiscal Year 2025, Roadzen did not grant any short-term equity incentive awards to Mr. Gallardo. |
| ● | Long-Term Equity Incentives. During Fiscal Year 2025, Roadzen did not grant any long-term equity incentive awards to Mr. Gallardo. |
The Fiscal Year 2025 compensation program for Mr. Kamboj consisted of base salary, as described below and was paid in INR. Amounts paid in INR have been translated into USD using the exchange rate in effect on the last day of Fiscal Year 2025, which was a rate of 1 INR to 0.01168 USD.
| ● | Base Salary. Mr. Kamboj is paid a base salary commensurate with his skill set, experience, performance, role and responsibilities. For Fiscal Year 2025, Mr. Kamboj’s annual salary was reduced to INR 4,500,000 (USD 52,582). |
| ● | Short-Term Cash Incentives. For Fiscal Year 2025, Roadzen did not pay Mr. Kamboj a discretionary cash bonus. During Fiscal Year 2025, Roadzen did not grant any short-term cash bonuses to Mr. Kamboj pursuant to any non-equity incentive plan. |
| ● | Short-Term Equity Incentives. For Fiscal Year 2025, Roadzen did not grant any short-term equity incentive awards to Mr. Kamboj. |
| ● | Long-Term Equity Incentives. During Fiscal Year 2025, Roadzen did not grant any long-term equity incentive awards to Mr. Kamboj. |
Summary Compensation Table
The following table presents information regarding the total compensation awarded to, earned by and paid to Mr. Malhotra, Mr. Gallardo and Mr. Kamboj for services rendered to Roadzen (and its subsidiaries) in all capacities for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 and the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024.
| Name and Principal Position | Year | Salary ($) | Bonus ($) | Share Awards ($)(2) | Total ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rohan Malhotra(1) | |||||
| Chief Executive Officer | 2025 | 105,163 | — | - | 105,163 |
| 2024 | 107,947 | - | 60,827,237 | 60,935,184 | |
| Jean-Noël Gallardo | |||||
| Chief Financial Officer | 2025 | 250,000 | — | 430,100 | 680,100 |
| 2024 | 47,502 | - | - | 47,502 | |
| Ankur Kamboj(1) | |||||
| Chief Operating Officer | 2025 | 52,582 | — | - | 52,582 |
| 2024 | 61,941 | — | 13,537,579 | 13,599,520 | |
| (1) | For Fiscal Year 2025 and Fiscal Year 2024, Messrs. Malhotra and Kamboj’s cash compensation was paid in INR. Amounts paid in INR were translated into USD using the exchange rate in effect on the last day of the fiscal year: for Fiscal Year 2025 – 1 INR = 0.01168 USD, for Fiscal Year 2024 – 1 INR = 0.01199 USD. |
| (2) | Each amount represents the grant date fair value of the RSUs granted during the applicable fiscal year, calculated using the Black-Scholes model. See Note 26 in the F-pages for the assumptions used in calculating this amount. Each Roadzen (DE) RSU was granted on September 18, 2023 with a 1-year vesting period per the following table later extended for a further period of 1 year: |
| Name | RSU Grant at Roadzen (DE) | Conversion rate to Public Equity | RSU Grant at Roadzen (BVI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rohan Malhotra | 206,400 | 27.212 | 5,616,550 |
| Jean-Noël Gallardo | - | - | 115,000 |
| Ankur Kamboj | 45,936 | 27.212 | 1,250,007 |
Narrative Disclosure to the Summary Compensation Table
Employee Benefits
Messrs. Malhotra, Gallardo and Kamboj are generally eligible to participate in the health and welfare and other employee benefit programs offered by Roadzen (or its subsidiaries) on the same basis as other executives in their respective geographies, subject to applicable law.
Employment Agreements
As of the date of this filing, Mr. Malhotra is not party to an employment agreement with Roadzen (or its subsidiaries). Messrs. Gallardo and Kamboj are each party to an employment agreement with Roadzen (or its subsidiaries), as described below:
On March 31, 2017, the Company appointed Ankur Kamboj to serve as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer (“COO”). The employment agreement is for an indefinite period. Pursuant to the agreement, the Company will pay Mr. Kamboj an annualized base salary of INR 2,400,000 (USD 37,030; 1 INR = 0.015429 USD as of March 31, 2017). Mr. Kamboj was given a salary increase to INR 6,000,000 (USD 70,109; 1 INR = 0.01168 USD as of March 31, 2025) on September 1, 2023.
On January 4, 2024, the Company appointed Jean-Noël Gallardo to serve as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”). The employment agreement is for a one-year term with automatic successive one-year renewal terms. Pursuant to the agreement, the Company will pay Mr. Gallardo an annualized base salary of USD 250,000.
Outstanding Equity Awards at End of Fiscal Year 2025
Mr. Malhotra had 5,616,550 Roadzen (BVI) RSUs as of March 31, 2025, which will vest on September 17, 2025.
Mr. Gallardo had 115,000 Roadzen (BVI) RSUs as of March 31, 2025, which vest as follows: 38,333 on November 21, 2024, 38,333 on November 21, 2025 and 38,334 on November 21, 2026.
Mr. Kamboj had 1,250,007 Roadzen (BVI) RSUs as of March 31, 2025, which will vest on September 17, 2025.
The following table summarizes the outstanding equity awards held by each of our named executive officers as of March 31, 2025, which were granted under our Incentive Plan:
| Equity Awards | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Number of Ordinary Shares underlined options | Market value of Ordinary Shares underlined options that have not vested | Equity incentive awards: Number of unearned shares, units or other rights that have not vested (1) | Equity incentive awards: Market or payout value of unearned shares, units or other rights that have not vested (2) |
| Rohan Malhotra | - | $0 | 5,616,550 | $5,841,212 |
| Jean-Noël Gallardo | - | $0 | 115,000 | $119,600 |
| Ankur Kamboj | - | $0 | 1,250,007 | $1,300,007 |
| (1) | Represents RSUs granted on September 18, 2023 for Messrs. Malhotra and Kamboj, and granted on May 24, 2024 for Mr. Gallardo. |
| (2) | Based on the price of RDZN at the close of trading on March 31, 2025 of $1.04 per share. |
Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control
Messrs. Malhotra and Kamboj were not eligible for any potential payments upon any form of termination or resignation of employment or a change in control of Roadzen (or its subsidiaries) if such event took place on March 31, 2025, or at any other point during Fiscal Year 2025, other than as required by local regulations. Mr. Gallardo was eligible to a potential payment upon termination of employment without cause, or resignation for good reason.
Director Compensation
Roadzen’s non-employee directors are entitled to receive $200,000 in annual compensation for services rendered to Roadzen for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025. The Chairman and the Audit Chair are entitled to receive an extra $50,000 in annual compensation for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025. The non-employee directors have elected to receive their compensation for fiscal year 2025 only in equity, however, no cash compensation or equity awards have been paid or issued as of this filing. The following table sets forth information regarding compensation of each director, other than named executive officers, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, to be paid in the form of RSU grants.
| Name | Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($) | Option Awards ($) | All Other Compensation ($) | Total ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saurav Adhikari | $200,000 | $0 | $0 | $200,000 |
| Steven Carlson | $250,000 | $0 | $0 | $250,000 |
| Ajay Shah | $200,000 | $0 | $0 | $200,000 |
| Supurna VedBrat | $200,000 | $0 | $0 | $200,000 |
| Zoë Ashcroft | $200,000 | $0 | $0 | $200,000 |
| Diane B. Glossman | $250,000 | $0 | $0 | $250,000 |
Clawback Policy
We have adopted a compensation recovery policy (the Company’s Clawback Policy), which was effective November 30, 2023, that is compliant with the Nasdaq Listing Rules, as required by the Dodd-Frank Act.
Policies and Practices for Granting Certain Equity Awards
Our policies and practices regarding the granting of equity awards are carefully designed to ensure compliance with applicable securities laws and to maintain the integrity of our executive compensation program. The Compensation Committee is responsible for the timing and terms of equity awards to executives and other eligible employees.
The timing of equity award grants is determined with consideration to a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the achievement of pre-established performance targets, market conditions and internal milestones. The Company does not follow a predetermined schedule for the granting of equity awards; instead, each grant is considered on a case-by-case basis to align with the Company’s strategic objectives and to ensure the competitiveness of our compensation packages.
In determining the timing and terms of an equity award, the Board or the Compensation Committee may consider material nonpublic information to ensure that such grants are made in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The Board’s or the Compensation Committee’s procedures to prevent the improper use of material nonpublic information in connection with the granting of equity awards include oversight by legal counsel and, where appropriate, delaying the grant of equity awards until the public disclosure of such material nonpublic information.
The Company is committed to maintaining transparency in its executive compensation practices and to making equity awards in a manner that is not influenced by the timing of the disclosure of material nonpublic information for the purpose of affecting the value of executive compensation. The Company regularly reviews its policies and practices related to equity awards to ensure they meet the evolving standards of corporate governance and continue to serve the best interests of the Company and its shareholders.
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