Merline Saintil
Fortune 100 Board Member
Palo Alto, California
Overview
Work Experience
Lead Independent Director; Chair of Compensation Committee
2021 - Current
Lead Independent Director and Chair of Compensation Committee of Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB). Rocket Lab is transforming the way we use and access space by delivering end-to-end solutions across the launch and space systems markets. Since its first orbital launch in January 2018, Rocket Lab has delivered more than 100 satellites to orbit for government and commercial customers, enabling remote sensing, communications, Earth-observation, technology demonstrations and more.
Rocket Lab is an aerospace company that specializes in satellite, rocket, and spacecraft design, construction, and launch operations.
Raised $1,232,150,000.00 from U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Department of Commerce and United States Space Force.
Board Member; Audit Committee Member
2021
Independent non-executive director at TD Synnex (NYSE: SNX), a Fortune 100 company and a member of the Audit Committee.
TD Synnex Corp is a distributor and solution aggregator in the IT ecosystem.
Raised $1,100,000,000.00 from Apollo.
Board Member; Compensation Committee Member
2020
Independent non-executive director of Gitlab ((NASDAQ: GTLB) - the most comprehensive AI-powered DevSecOps Platform where enterprises build mission‑critical software. Gitlab is the platform where millions of people use to deliver software faster, more efficiently, while strengthening security and compliance.
GitLab is a web-based Git repository manager that offers a variety of features for software development teams.
Raised $413,500,000.00 from Goldman Sachs, Tiger Management Corporation, ICONIQ Growth, Alkeon Capital, Light Street Capital, D1 Capital Partners, Coatue, Two Sigma Private Investments, Adage Capital Management and Tiger Global Management.
Board Member; Chair of Nom & Gov
2021
Independent non-executive board member of Symbotic (NASDAQ: SYM) - an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI powered robotic and software platform.
Board Member; Chair of Nom & Gov
2021
Independent non-executive director of this AI touchless security screening company.
Evolv Technology an AI-enabled touchless security screening system that uses digital sensors and artificial intelligence to detect threats.
Raised $483,319,107.00 from Silicon Valley Bank.
Former Board Member; Compensation Committee Member; Risk Committee Member
2017 - 2022
Independent Corporate Director at Banner Corporation (NASDAQ: BANR) - a $16.8 billion bank holding company in Washington state. Member of the Risk Committee and Compensation Committee.
Siuslaw is a community bank with 10 offices, all in Lane County
COO, R&D and IT
2019 - 2020
Change Healthcare is one of the largest, healthcare revenue and payment cycle management software companies with over $3.3B in revenue in over 120 countries. Part of the leadership team to take the company public in its recent IPO in 2019. P&L responsibility for Enterprise Corporate Applications, Data Management & Business Intelligence and Strategic Planning & Operations divisions.
Change Healthcare is a healthcare technology company that focuses on revenue and payment cycle management services.
Raised $48,000,000.00 from HLM Venture Partners.
Contributing Writer; Governance in the Digital Age: A Guide for the Modern Corporate Board Director
2019 - 2019
It was a great experience to be a contributing writer to this book by Diligent's CEO (Brian Stafford) and VP of Thought Leadership (Dottie Schindlinger).
Diligent is the largest GRC SaaS provider, with 1M users, across 23,000 organizations, valued at $7B+ and $500 million+ in revenue.
Raised $30,000,000.00 from Clearlake Capital Group and Blackstone Tactical Opportunities.
Podcast: The Board's Changing Role in Cyber, Risk, and Strategy
2019 - 2019
I had a wonderful time as a guest of the The Corporate Director Podcast (episode 17) to discuss the Board's Changing Role in Cyber, Risk, and Strategy. https://insights.diligent.com/the-corporate-director-podcast/the-boards-changing-role-in-cyber-risk-and-strategy
Diligent is the largest GRC SaaS provider, with 1M users, across 23,000 organizations, valued at $7B+ and $500 million+ in revenue.
Raised $30,000,000.00 from Clearlake Capital Group and Blackstone Tactical Opportunities.
Head of Operations, Product & Technology (CTO Office)
2014 - 2018
Intuit's mission is powering prosperity around the world. Intuit builds intuitive web, mobile, and cloud solutions that generates more money, more time, and more confidence for 46+ million people. Leveraging big data insights, machine learning, and powerful automation, Intuit helps consumers, small business owners, and the self-employed achieve their dreams of prosperity.
Intuit Turbo is an app to get financial reports and financial advice.