How Thakker was paid
$745,000 in total for 2025, as reported in the Summary Compensation Table. Equity awards are valued at grant, not at what they turned out to be worth.
Named executive officers
| Executive | Salary | Bonus | Stock | Options | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketan ThakkerChairman, President and CEO | $415,000 | $100,000 | $230,000 | — | $745,000 |
| Steve HandyCFO | $227,000 | $25,000 | — | $90,000 | $3,420,000 |
| Elliot BohmDirector, President CardCash | $393,000 | $100,000 | $92,000 | — | $585,000 |
| Marc AckermanChief Operating Officer, CardCash | $393,000 | $100,000 | $92,000 | — | $585,000 |
| Balazs WellischChief Operating Officer, Restaurant.com | $112,000 | — | — | $90,000 | $202,000 |
What changed and why
- $745K2025 CEO total compensation was $745,000, down from $1,344,000 in 2024.
- $230KCEO stock awards were $230,000 in 2025, compared with $844,000 in 2024.
- 2025 bonuses were earned but unpaid as of December 31, 2025.
- $90,000Steve Handy’s employment began August 23, 2024; his 2025 compensation included $90,000 in option awards.
- Balazs Wellisch’s employment ended August 18, 2025.
Other Giftify proxy statements
- 2025 proxy statement
Ketan Thakker paid $1.4M (+35% on the year).
Filed Sep 02, 2025
About this page
Figures are automated and can be wrong; check the filing for the exact numbers. Totals follow SEC rules, which value stock and option awards at grant. Read the DEF 14A proxy statement for footnotes and the compensation committee's full reasoning.