Employment Clause Example with 63 Variations from Business Contracts
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Employment. (a) General. The Company shall employ Executive upon the terms and conditions provided herein effective as of the Effective Date. (b) Position and Duties. Effective on the Effective Date, Executive: (i) shall continue to serve as the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, with responsibilities, duties, and authority usual and customary for such position, subject to direction by the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board"); (ii) shall continue to report directly to the Board; and (iii...) agrees promptly and faithfully to comply with all present and future policies, requirements, rules and regulations, and reasonable directions and requests, of the Company in connection with the Company's business. As of the Effective Date, Executive shall continue to serve as a member of the Board, and, while Executive is employed hereunder, the Company shall nominate Executive for reelection as a member of the Board at the end of each Board term. At the Company's request, Executive shall serve the Company and/or its subsidiaries and affiliates in such other capacities in addition to the foregoing as the Company shall designate, provided that such additional capacities are consistent with Executive's position as the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer. In the event that Executive serves in any one or more of such additional capacities, Executive's compensation shall not automatically be increased on account of such additional service. 1 (c) Performance of Executive's Duties. During Executive's employment with the Company, and except for periods of illness, vacation, disability, or reasonable leaves of absence or as discussed in Section 1(e), Executive shall devote Executive's full time and attention to the business and affairs of the Company pursuant to the general direction of the Board. The rights of Executive under this Agreement shall not be affected by any change in the title, duties, or capacity of Executive during Executive's employment with the Company. (d) Principal Office. Executive will work principally at the Company's facility located in Emeryville, California. (e) Exclusivity. Except with the prior written approval of the Board (which the Board may grant or withhold in its sole and absolute discretion), Executive shall devote substantially all of Executive's working time, attention, and energies to the business of the Company, except during any paid vacation or other excused absence periods. Nothing in this section prevents Executive from engaging in additional activities in connection with personal investments and community affairs. Executive may also serve as a member of the board of directors or board of advisors of another organization provided (i) such organization is not a competitor of the Company; (ii) Executive receives prior written approval from the Board; and (iii) such activities do not individually or in the aggregate interfere with the performance of Executive's duties under this Agreement, violate the Company's standards of conduct then in effect, or raise a conflict under the Company's conflict of interest policies.View More
Variations of a "Employment" Clause from Business Contracts
Employment. (a) General. The Company shall employ Executive upon the terms and conditions provided herein effective as of the Effective Date. (b) Position and Duties. Effective on the Effective Date, Date (as defined below), Executive: (i) shall continue to serve as the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, with responsibilities, duties, and authority usual and customary for such position, subject to direction by the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board"); (ii) shall continue to report direct...ly to the Chairman of the Board; and (iii) agrees promptly and faithfully to comply with (i) all reasonable and lawful directions and requests of the Board or a designated Committee thereof' and (ii) all present and future policies, requirements, rules and regulations, and reasonable directions and requests, policies of the Company in connection with the Company's business. As While serving as Chief Executive Officer of the Effective Date, Company, Executive shall continue to serve as a member on the Board of Directors of the Board, and, while Executive is employed hereunder, the Company shall nominate Executive for reelection as a member of the Board at the end of each Board term. Company. At the Company's request, Executive shall serve the Company and/or its subsidiaries and affiliates in such other capacities in addition to the foregoing as the Company shall designate, provided that such additional capacities are consistent with Executive's position as the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer. In the event that Executive serves in any one or more of such additional capacities, Executive's compensation shall not automatically be increased on account of such additional service. 1 service beyond that specified in this Agreement. (c) Performance of Executive's Duties. During Executive's employment with the Company, and except for periods of illness, vacation, disability, or reasonable leaves of absence or as discussed in Section 1(e), Executive shall devote Executive's full time and attention to the business and affairs of the Company pursuant to the general direction of the Board. The rights of Executive under this Agreement shall not be affected by any change in the title, duties, or capacity of Executive during Executive's employment with the Company. (d) Principal Office. Executive will work principally at the Company's facility located in Emeryville, California. (e) Exclusivity. Except with the prior written approval of the Board (which the Board may grant or withhold in its sole and absolute discretion), Executive shall devote substantially all of Executive's working time, attention, and energies to the business of the Company, except during any paid vacation or other excused absence periods. Nothing in this section prevents Executive from (i) engaging in additional activities in connection with personal investments and community affairs. Executive may also serve affairs, and (ii) serving as a member of the board of directors or board of advisors of another no more than one (1) organization provided (i) such organization that is not a competitor of the Company; (ii) Executive receives prior written approval from Company and is approved by the Board; and (iii) provided such activities do not individually or in the aggregate interfere with the performance of Executive's duties under this Agreement, violate the Company's standards of conduct then in effect, comply with the Company's insider trading policies, or raise a conflict under the Company's conflict of interest policies. View More
Employment. (a) General. The Company shall employ Executive upon the terms and conditions provided herein effective as of the Effective Date. (b) Position and Duties. Effective on the Effective Date, Executive: (i) shall continue to serve as the Company's President Chief Financial Officer and Chief Executive Officer, Treasurer (CFO), with responsibilities, duties, and authority usual and customary for such position, subject to direction by the Company's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Company or the Bo...ard of Directors of the Company (the "Board"); "BOD"); (ii) shall continue to report directly to the Board; CEO; and (iii) agrees promptly and faithfully to comply with all present and future policies, requirements, rules and regulations, and reasonable directions and requests, of the Company in connection with the Company's business. As of the Effective Date, Executive shall continue to serve as a member of the Board, and, while Executive is employed hereunder, the Company shall nominate Executive for reelection as a member of the Board at the end of each Board term. At the Company's request, Executive shall serve the Company and/or its subsidiaries and affiliates in such other capacities in addition to the foregoing as the Company shall designate, provided that such additional capacities are consistent with Executive's position as the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer. CFO. In the event that Executive serves in any one or more of such additional capacities, Executive's compensation shall not automatically be increased on account of such additional service. 1 (c) Performance of Executive's Duties. During Executive's employment with the Company, and except for periods of illness, vacation, disability, or reasonable leaves of absence or as discussed in Section 1(e), 1(e) below, Executive shall devote Executive's full time and attention to the business and affairs of the Company on a part-time basis pursuant to the general direction of the Board. CEO. The rights of Executive under this Agreement shall not be affected by any change in the title, duties, or capacity of Executive during Executive's employment with the Company. (d) Principal Office. Executive will work principally at from Executive's home office in Tampa Florida, but may upon request of the CEO work for short periods of time from the Company's facility headquarters located in Emeryville, California. at 900 W. Platt St., Tampa FL 33606. (e) Exclusivity. Except with the prior written approval of the Board CEO (which the Board CEO may grant or withhold in its sole and absolute discretion), Executive shall devote substantially all approximately fifty percent (50%) of Executive's working time, attention, and energies to the business of the Company, except during any paid vacation or other excused absence periods. Nothing in this section prevents Executive from engaging in additional activities engagements or activities, including without limitation in connection with personal investments and community affairs. Executive may also serve as a member of the board of directors or board of advisors of another organization provided (i) such organization is not a competitor of the Company; (ii) Executive receives prior written approval from the Board; Company's CEO; and (iii) such activities do not individually or in the aggregate interfere with the performance of Executive's duties under this Agreement, violate the Company's standards of conduct then in effect, or raise a conflict under the Company's conflict of interest policies. View More
Employment. (a) General. (a)General. The Company shall continue employ Executive upon the terms and conditions provided herein effective as of the Effective Date. (b) Position (b)Position and Duties. Effective on the Effective Date, Executive: (i) shall continue to serve as the Company's President and Chief Executive Financial Officer, with responsibilities, duties, and authority usual and customary for such position, subject to direction by the Company's Board of Directors Chief Executive Officer (the "Boa...rd"); "CEO"); (ii) shall continue to report directly to the Board; CEO; and (iii) agrees promptly and faithfully to comply with all present and future policies, requirements, rules and regulations, and reasonable directions and requests, of the Company in connection with the Company's business. As of the Effective Date, Executive shall continue to serve as a member of the Board, and, while Executive is employed hereunder, the Company shall nominate Executive for reelection as a member of the Board at the end of each Board term. At the Company's request, Executive shall serve the Company and/or its subsidiaries and affiliates in such other capacities in addition to the foregoing as the Company shall designate, provided that such additional capacities are consistent with Executive's position as the Company's President and Chief Executive Financial Officer. In the event that Executive serves in any one or more of such additional capacities, Executive's compensation shall not automatically be increased on account of such additional service. 1 (c) Performance (c)Performance of Executive's Duties. During Executive's employment with the Company, and except for periods of illness, vacation, disability, or reasonable leaves of absence or as discussed in Section 1(e), 1(e) below, Executive shall devote Executive's full time and attention to the business and affairs of the Company pursuant to the general direction of the Board. CEO. The rights of Executive under this Agreement shall not be affected by any change in the title, duties, or capacity of Executive during Executive's employment with the Company. (d) Principal 1 (d)Principal Office. During the COVID-19 health pandemic, Executive will work principally at exclusively from her home in Sudbury, Massachusetts. When the Company's facility located COVID-19 health pandemic has resolved, Executive will travel to the Company headquarters in Emeryville, California. (e) Exclusivity. South San Francisco, California approximately once per month. (e)Exclusivity. Except with the prior written approval of the Board CEO (which the Board CEO may grant or withhold in its the CEO's sole and absolute discretion), Executive shall devote substantially all of Executive's working time, attention, and energies to the business of the Company, except during any paid vacation or other excused absence periods. Nothing in this section prevents Executive from engaging in additional activities in connection with personal investments and community affairs. Executive may also serve as a member of the board of directors or board of advisors of another organization provided (i) such organization is not a competitor of the Company; (ii) Executive receives prior written approval from the Board; CEO; and (iii) such activities do not individually or in the aggregate interfere with the performance of Executive's duties under this Agreement, violate the Company's standards of conduct then in effect, or raise a conflict under the Company's conflict of interest policies. View More
Employment. (a) General. The Company shall employ Executive upon the terms and conditions provided herein effective as of the Effective Date. (b) Position and Duties. Effective on the Effective Date, Executive: (i) shall continue to serve as the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, with responsibilities, duties, and authority usual and customary for such position, subject to direction by the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board"); (ii) shall continue to report solely and directly to the Boar...d; and (iii) agrees promptly to observe and faithfully to comply with all present written policies and future policies, requirements, rules and regulations, and reasonable directions and requests, of the Company, as adopted by the Company in connection with the Company's business. from time to time. As of the Effective Date, Executive shall continue to serve as a member of the Board, and, while Executive is employed hereunder, the Company shall nominate Executive for reelection as a member of the Board at the end of each Board term. Board. At the Company's request, Executive shall serve the Company and/or its subsidiaries and affiliates in such other capacities in addition to the foregoing as the Company shall designate, provided that such additional capacities are consistent with Executive's position as the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer. In the event that If Executive serves 1 in any one or more of such additional capacities, Executive's compensation shall not automatically be increased on account of such additional service. 1 service beyond that specified in this Agreement; provided, that, the Company shall indemnify Executive and provide Executive with directors' and officers' liability insurance for any such additional service on the same basis as provided for Executive's service on behalf on behalf of the Company. (c) Performance of Executive's Duties. During Executive's employment with the Company, and except for periods of illness, vacation, disability, or reasonable leaves of absence or as discussed in Section 1(e), Executive shall devote substantially all of Executive's full working time and attention to the business and affairs of the Company pursuant to the general direction of the Board. The rights of Executive under this Agreement shall not be affected by any change in the title, duties, or capacity of Executive during Executive's employment with the Company. (d) Principal Office. Executive will work principally at the Company's facility headquarters located in Emeryville, California. Westminster, Colorado. (e) Exclusivity. Except with the prior written approval of the Board (which the Board may grant or withhold in its sole and absolute discretion), Executive shall devote substantially all of Executive's working time, attention, and energies to the business of the Company, except during any paid vacation or other excused absence periods. Exclusivity Nothing in this section Agreement prevents Executive from engaging in additional activities in connection with personal investments and charitable and community affairs. Executive may also serve as a member of the board of directors or board of advisors of another one other organization provided (i) such organization is not a competitor of the Company; (ii) Executive receives prior written approval from the Board; Board, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld; and (iii) such activities do not individually or in the aggregate interfere with the performance of Executive's duties under this Agreement, violate the terms of that certain Confidentiality Agreement (as defined below) or otherwise violate the Company's standards of conduct then in effect, or raise a conflict under the Company's conflict of interest policies. View More
Employment. (a) General. (a)General. The Company shall employ Executive upon the terms and conditions provided herein effective as of the Effective Date. (b) Position (b)Position and Duties. Effective on the Effective Date, Executive: (i) shall continue to serve as the Company's President and Chief Executive Financial Officer, with responsibilities, duties, and authority usual and customary for such position, subject to direction by the Company's Board of Directors Chief Executive Officer (the "Board"); "CE...O"); (ii) shall continue to report directly to the Board; CEO; and (iii) agrees promptly and faithfully to comply with all present and future policies, requirements, rules and regulations, and reasonable directions and requests, of the Company in connection with the Company's business. As of the Effective Date, Executive shall continue to serve as a member of the Board, and, while Executive is employed hereunder, the Company shall nominate Executive for reelection as a member of the Board at the end of each Board term. At the Company's request, Executive shall serve the Company and/or its subsidiaries and affiliates in such other capacities in addition to the foregoing as the Company shall designate, provided that such additional capacities are consistent with Executive's position as the Company's President and Chief Executive Financial Officer. In the event that Executive serves in any one or more of such additional capacities, Executive's compensation shall not automatically be increased on account of such additional service. 1 (c) Performance (c)Performance of Executive's Duties. During Executive's employment with the Company, and except for periods of illness, vacation, disability, or reasonable leaves of absence or as discussed in Section 1(e), 1(e) below, Executive shall devote Executive's full time and attention to the business and affairs of the Company pursuant to the general direction of the Board. CEO. The rights of Executive under this Agreement shall not be affected by any change in the title, duties, or capacity of Executive during Executive's employment with the Company. (d) Principal (d)Principal Office. Due to COVID-19 health pandemic, Executive will work principally at from her home in Sudbury, Massachusetts for the Company's facility located in Emeryville, California. (e) Exclusivity. foreseeable future. 1 (e)Exclusivity. Except with the prior written approval of the Board CEO (which the Board CEO may grant or withhold in its the CEO's sole and absolute discretion), Executive shall devote substantially all of Executive's working time, attention, and energies to the business of the Company, except during any paid vacation or other excused absence periods. Nothing in this section prevents Executive from engaging in additional activities in connection with personal investments and community affairs. Executive may also serve as a member of the board of directors or board of advisors of another organization provided (i) such organization is not a competitor of the Company; (ii) Executive receives prior written approval from the Board; CEO; and (iii) such activities do not individually or in the aggregate interfere with the performance of Executive's duties under this Agreement, violate the Company's standards of conduct then in effect, or raise a conflict under the Company's conflict of interest policies. Company acknowledges that Executive currently serves on the board of directors of the companies set forth on Exhibit A and agrees Executive may continue to provide such services during the Term. View More
Employment. (a) General. (a)General. The Company shall employ Executive upon the terms and conditions provided herein effective as of the Effective Date. (b) Position (b)Position and Duties. Effective on the Effective Date, Executive: (i) shall continue to serve as the Company's President Executive Vice President, Manufacturing and Chief Executive Officer, Technical Operations, with responsibilities, duties, and authority usual and customary for such position, subject to direction by the Company's Board Chi...ef Executive Officer of Directors the Company (the "Board"); "CEO"); (ii) shall continue to report directly to the Board; CEO; and (iii) agrees promptly and faithfully to comply with all present and future policies, requirements, rules and regulations, and reasonable directions and requests, of the Company in connection with the Company's business. As of the Effective Date, Executive shall continue to serve as a member of the Board, and, while Executive is employed hereunder, the Company shall nominate Executive for reelection as a member of the Board at the end of each Board term. At the Company's request, Executive shall serve the Company and/or its subsidiaries and affiliates in such other capacities in addition to the foregoing as the Company shall designate, provided that such additional capacities are consistent with Executive's position as the Company's President Executive Vice President, Manufacturing and Chief Executive Officer. Technical Operations. In the event that Executive serves in any one or more of such additional capacities, Executive's compensation shall not automatically be increased on account of such additional service. 1 (c) Performance (c)Performance of Executive's Duties. During Executive's employment with the Company, and except for periods of illness, vacation, disability, or reasonable leaves of absence or as discussed in Section 1(e), Executive shall devote Executive's full time and attention to the business and affairs of the Company pursuant to the general direction of the Board. CEO. The rights of Executive under this Agreement shall not be affected by any change in the title, duties, or capacity of Executive during Executive's employment with the Company. (d) Principal (d)Principal Office. Executive will work principally at the Company's facility located in Emeryville, Pleasanton, California. (e) Exclusivity. (e)Exclusivity. Except with the prior written approval of the Board CEO (which the Board CEO may grant or withhold in its his or her sole and absolute discretion), Executive shall devote substantially all of Executive's working time, attention, and energies to the business of the Company, except during any paid vacation or other excused absence periods. Nothing in this section prevents Executive from engaging in additional activities in connection with personal investments and community affairs. Executive may also serve as a member of the board of directors or board of advisors of another organization provided (i) such organization is not a competitor of the Company; (ii) Executive receives prior written approval from the Board; Company's CEO; and (iii) such activities do not individually or in the aggregate interfere with the performance of Executive's duties under this Agreement, violate the Company's standards of conduct then in effect, or raise a conflict under the Company's conflict of interest policies. 1 2.Term. The period of Executive's employment under this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue until Executive's employment with the Company is terminated pursuant to Section 5. The phrase "Term" as used in this Agreement shall refer to the entire period of employment of Executive by the Company. View More
Employment. (a) General. The Company shall employ Executive upon the terms and conditions provided herein effective as of the Effective Date. (b) Position and Duties. Effective on the Effective Date, Executive: (i) shall continue to serve as the Company's Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer, Global Head of Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance, with responsibilities, duties, and authority usual and customary for such position, subject to direction by the Company's Board Chief Executive O...fficer of Directors the Company (the "Board"); "CEO"); (ii) shall continue to report directly to the Board; CEO; and (iii) agrees promptly and faithfully to comply with all present and future policies, requirements, rules and regulations, and reasonable directions and requests, of the Company in connection with the Company's business. As of the Effective Date, Executive shall continue to serve as a member of the Board, and, while Executive is employed hereunder, the Company shall nominate Executive for reelection as a member of the Board at the end of each Board term. At the Company's request, Executive shall serve the Company and/or its subsidiaries and affiliates in such other capacities in addition to the foregoing as the Company shall designate, provided that such additional capacities are consistent with Executive's position as the Company's Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer. Global Head of Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance. In the event that Executive serves in any one or more of such additional capacities, Executive's compensation shall not automatically be increased on account of such additional service. 1 (c) Performance of Executive's Duties. During Executive's employment with the Company, and except for periods of illness, vacation, disability, or reasonable leaves of absence or as discussed in Section 1(e), Executive shall devote Executive's full time and attention to the business and affairs of the Company pursuant to the general direction of the Board. CEO. The rights of Executive under this Agreement shall not be affected by any change in the title, duties, or capacity of Executive during Executive's employment with the Company. (d) Principal Office. Executive will work principally at the Company's facility located in Emeryville, California. (e) Exclusivity. Except with the prior written approval of the Board CEO (which the Board CEO may grant or withhold in its his or her sole and absolute discretion), Executive shall devote substantially all of Executive's working time, attention, and energies to the business of the Company, except during any paid vacation or other excused absence periods. Nothing in this section prevents Executive from engaging in additional activities in connection with personal investments and community affairs. Executive may also serve as a member of the board of directors or board of advisors of another organization provided (i) such organization is not a competitor of the Company; (ii) Executive receives prior written approval from the Board; Company's CEO; and (iii) such activities do not individually or in the aggregate interfere with the performance of Executive's duties under this Agreement, violate the Company's standards of conduct then in effect, or raise a conflict under the Company's conflict of interest policies. View More
Employment. (a) General. The Company shall employ Executive upon the terms and conditions provided herein effective as of the Effective Date. (b) Position and Duties. Effective on the Effective Date, Executive: (i) shall continue to serve as the Company's Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Technology Officer, with responsibilities, duties, and authority usual and customary for such position, subject to direction by the Company's Board Chief Executive Officer of Directors the Company (the "Board");... "CEO"); (ii) shall continue to report directly to the Board; CEO; and (iii) agrees promptly and faithfully to comply with all present and future policies, requirements, rules and regulations, and reasonable directions and requests, of the Company in connection with the Company's business. As of the Effective Date, Executive shall continue to serve as a member of the Board, and, while Executive is employed hereunder, the Company shall nominate Executive for reelection as a member of the Board at the end of each Board term. At the Company's request, Executive shall serve the Company and/or its subsidiaries and affiliates in such other capacities in addition to the foregoing as the Company shall designate, provided that such additional capacities are consistent with Executive's position as the Company's Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Technology Officer. In the event that Executive serves in any one or more of such additional capacities, Executive's compensation shall not automatically be increased on account of such additional service. 1 (c) Performance of Executive's Duties. During Executive's employment with the Company, and except for periods of illness, vacation, disability, or reasonable leaves of absence or as discussed in Section 1(e), Executive shall devote Executive's full time and attention to the business and affairs of the Company pursuant to the general direction of the Board. CEO. The rights of Executive under this Agreement shall not be affected by any change in the title, duties, or capacity of Executive during Executive's employment with the Company. (d) Principal Office. Executive will work principally at the Company's facility located in Emeryville, California. Cambridge, Massachusetts. (e) Exclusivity. Except with the prior written approval of the Board CEO (which the Board CEO may grant or withhold in its his or her sole and absolute discretion), Executive shall devote substantially all of Executive's working time, attention, and energies to the business of the Company, except during any paid vacation or other excused absence periods. Nothing in this section prevents Executive from engaging in additional activities in connection with personal investments and community affairs. Executive may also serve as a member of the board of directors or board of advisors of another organization provided (i) such organization is not a competitor of the Company; (ii) Executive receives prior written approval from the Board; Company's CEO; and (iii) such activities do not individually or in the aggregate interfere with the performance of Executive's duties under this Agreement, violate the Company's standards of conduct then in effect, or raise a conflict under the Company's conflict of interest policies. View More
Employment. (a) General. The Company shall employ Executive upon the terms and conditions provided herein effective as of the Effective Date. (b) Position and Duties. Effective on the Effective Date, Executive: (i) shall continue to serve as the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, General Counsel, with responsibilities, duties, and authority usual and customary for such position, subject to direction by the Company's Board Chief Executive Officer of Directors the Company (the "Board"); "CEO"); ...(ii) shall continue to report directly to the Board; CEO; and (iii) agrees promptly and faithfully to comply with all present and future policies, requirements, rules and regulations, and reasonable directions and requests, of the Company in connection with the Company's business. As of the Effective Date, Executive shall continue to serve as a member of the Board, and, while Executive is employed hereunder, the Company shall nominate Executive for reelection as a member of the Board at the end of each Board term. At the Company's request, Executive shall serve the Company and/or its subsidiaries and affiliates in such other capacities in addition to the foregoing as the Company shall designate, provided that such additional capacities are consistent with Executive's position as the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer. General Counsel. In the event that Executive serves in any one or more of such additional capacities, Executive's compensation shall not automatically be increased on account of such additional service. 1 (c) Performance of Executive's Duties. During Executive's employment with the Company, and except for periods of illness, vacation, disability, or reasonable leaves of absence or as discussed in Section 1(e), 1(e) below, Executive shall devote Executive's full time and attention to the business and affairs of the Company pursuant to the general direction of the Board. CEO. The rights of Executive under this Agreement shall not be affected by any change in the title, duties, or capacity of Executive during Executive's employment with the Company. 1 (d) Principal Office. Executive will work principally at the Company's facility located in Emeryville, Brisbane, California. (e) Exclusivity. Except with the prior written approval of the Board CEO (which the Board CEO may grant or withhold in its his or her sole and absolute discretion), Executive shall devote substantially all of Executive's working time, attention, and energies to the business of the Company, except during any paid vacation or other excused absence periods. Nothing in this section prevents Executive from engaging in additional activities in connection with personal investments and community affairs. Executive may also serve as a member of the board of directors or board of advisors of another organization provided (i) such organization is not a competitor of the Company; (ii) Executive receives prior written approval from the Board; Company's CEO; and (iii) such activities do not individually or in the aggregate interfere with the performance of Executive's duties under this Agreement, violate the Company's standards of conduct then in effect, or raise a conflict under the Company's conflict of interest policies. View More
Employment. (a) General. The Company shall employ Executive upon the terms and conditions provided herein effective as of the Effective Date. (b) Position and Duties. Effective on the Effective Date, Executive: (i) shall continue to serve as the Company's President and Chief Executive Science Officer, with responsibilities, duties, and authority usual and customary for such position, subject to direction by the Company's Board Chief Executive Officer of Directors the Company (the "Board"); "CEO"); (ii) shal...l continue to report directly to the Board; CEO; and (iii) agrees promptly and faithfully to comply with all present and future policies, requirements, rules and regulations, and reasonable directions and requests, of the Company in connection with the Company's business. As of the Effective Date, Executive shall continue to serve as a member of the Board, and, while Executive is employed hereunder, the Company shall nominate Executive for reelection as a member of the Board at the end of each Board term. At the Company's request, Executive shall serve the Company and/or its subsidiaries and affiliates in such other capacities in addition to the foregoing as the Company shall designate, provided that such additional capacities are consistent with Executive's position as the Company's President and Chief Executive Science Officer. In the event that Executive serves in any one or more of such additional capacities, Executive's compensation shall not automatically be increased on account of such additional service. 1 (c) Performance of Executive's Duties. During Executive's employment with the Company, and except for periods of illness, vacation, disability, or reasonable leaves of absence or as discussed in Section 1(e), 1(e) below, Executive shall devote Executive's full time and attention to the business and affairs of the Company pursuant to the general direction of the Board. CEO. The rights of Executive under this Agreement shall not be affected by any change in the title, duties, or capacity of Executive during Executive's employment with the Company. 1 (d) Principal Office. Executive will work principally at the Company's facility located in Emeryville, Brisbane, California. (e) Exclusivity. Except with the prior written approval of the Board CEO (which the Board CEO may grant or withhold in its his or her sole and absolute discretion), Executive shall devote substantially all of Executive's working time, attention, and energies to the business of the Company, except during any paid vacation or other excused absence periods. Nothing in this section prevents Executive from engaging in additional activities in connection with personal investments and community affairs. Executive may also serve as a member of the board of directors or board of advisors of another organization provided (i) such organization is not a competitor of the Company; (ii) Executive receives prior written approval from the Board; Company's CEO; and (iii) such activities do not individually or in the aggregate interfere with the performance of Executive's duties under this Agreement, violate the Company's standards of conduct then in effect, or raise a conflict under the Company's conflict of interest policies. View More