About
Debora Shoquist joined NVIDIA in 2007 as Senior Vice President of Operations and became Executive Vice President of Operations in 2009. She previously served as EVP of Operations at JDS Uniphase and in senior operations roles at Coherent, Quantum Corp. and Hewlett-Packard. She holds B.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering from Kansas State University and Biology from Santa Clara University.
Roles
Nvidia Corp.
Executive Vice President, Operations · Current role
2009–present
JDS Uniphase Corp.
Executive Vice President of Operations · Communications test and measurement and optical products.
2004-2007
Coherent, Inc.
Senior Vice President and General Manager, Electro-Optics business · Manufacturer of commercial and scientific laser equipment.
2002-2004
Fixed Compensation
FY FY2026Base salary
$848,656
Fiscal yearFY2026 (52 weeks)
All other compensation
$33,567
Fiscal yearFY2026
Performance Compensation
Data from FY FY2026Cash incentive
Variable Cash Plan (Non-Equity Incentive)
$500,000
MetricFiscal 2026 revenue and Non-GAAP Operating Income (Variable Cash Plan)
Target Opportunity
$250,000
Maximum$500,000
AchievementMaximum — results exceeded the Compensation Committee's pre-established Stretch Compensation Plan goals; NEOs earned the maximum payout
Stock awards
Stock awards
$3,070,722
FormSY PSU
Shares14,372 (target)
Grant date fair value$3,070,722
VestingIf Threshold met, 25% ~1-year after grant then 6.25% quarterly over 4 years
Stock awards
$3,700,215
FormMY PSU
Shares7,186 (target)
Grant date fair value$3,700,215
Vesting100% on ~3-year anniversary if Threshold 3-year relative TSR met
Stock awards
$6,141,550
FormRSU
Shares57,489
Grant date fair value$6,141,550
Vesting6.25% vests quarterly over 4 years from grant date
Also at Nvidia Corp.
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