Kodiak AI Inc.

Last updated September 27, 2026

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Organization details

Legal name: Kodiak AI Inc.
Former names: Kodiak Al, Inc. Ares Acquisition Corp II
Ownership: Public
Status: Active
Sector (GICS): Information Technology
SIC code: 7373 — Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design
Jurisdiction of incorporation: Delaware
Headquarters city: Mountain View
Headquarters state / province: California
Headquarters country: United States
Fiscal year end: December
Ticker symbol: KDK
Primary stock exchange: Nasdaq

Identifiers

SEC CIK: 0001853138

Board of directors

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Allyson Satin · Director
Since 2025
Brad Coleman · Director
Since 2023
David B. Kaplan · Director · Chief Executive Officer
Since 2023
David G. Hirz · Director
Since 2023
Donald L. Burnette · Director · Chief Executive Officer
Since 2025
Felicia D. Thornton · Director
Since 2023
James D. Reed · Director
Since 2025
Kenneth A. Goldman · Director Overboarded
Since 2025
Kristin Sverchek · Director
Since 2025
Michael J. Arougheti · Director
Since 2023
Mohamed Elshenawy · Director
Since 2025
Scott R. Tobin · Director
Since 2025

Chief executives

Donald L. Burnette · Chief Executive Officer

Since September 2025

0 CEO score

Weak · grade F

Out of 100, from shareholder return, dividends, growth and acquisitions.

Partial: only 20% of the scoring weight is on file.

Revenue growth 20%: 0

20% of the scoring weight is on file. Figures cover December 2024 – December 2025.

David B. Kaplan · Chief Executive Officer

2023 – 2025 · Former

Director election results

Annual meeting of June 11, 2026. Support is votes for as a share of votes for and against (or withheld). Below 80% is a clear protest.

Kristin Sverchek

98.2%
Donald L. Burnette

99.9%

Board connections

6 of this board's directors also sit on 12 other boards. 4 are in the same sector.

Shared director Other board Same sector

Ares Acquisition Corporation III
via David B. Kaplan and Michael J. Arougheti
Ares Management Corporation
via David B. Kaplan and Michael J. Arougheti
X-Energy Inc.
via Allyson Satin and David B. Kaplan
Ares Capital Corporation
via Michael J. Arougheti
C3.ai Inc. Same sector
via Kenneth A. Goldman
Champions Oncology Inc.
via Scott R. Tobin
Floor & Decor Holdings Inc.
via Felicia D. Thornton
Fortinet Inc. Same sector
via Kenneth A. Goldman
GoPro Inc. Same sector
via Kenneth A. Goldman
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.
via Felicia D. Thornton
RingCentral Inc. Same sector
via Kenneth A. Goldman
Wealthfront Corporation
via Kenneth A. Goldman

Insider trades

All notable trades →

From SEC Forms 4 and 5. Open-market purchases and sales are highlighted; grants, option exercises and shares withheld for tax are routine.

Bought, last 12 months: $0; 0 purchases by 0 insiders
Sold, last 12 months: $0; 0 sales by 0 insiders

Date	Insider	Transaction	Shares	Price	Value
Nov 3, 2026	Boyd Lorie Ann Officer (Chief People Officer)	Grant or award	+747,863	—	—
Jul 1, 2026	Donald L. Burnette Director, Officer (Chief Executive Officer), 10% owner	Grant or award	+1,168,614	—	—
Jul 1, 2026	Coleman Jordan S. Officer (Chief Legal and Policy Officer)	Grant or award	+292,153	—	—
Jul 1, 2026	Datta Surajit Officer (Chief Financial Officer)	Grant or award	+563,063	—	—
Jul 1, 2026	Wendel Andreas Officer (Chief Technology Officer)	Grant or award	+434,056	—	—
Jul 1, 2026	Wiesinger Michael Officer (Chief Operating Officer)	Grant or award	+417,362	—	—
Jul 1, 2026	Major Zsuzsanna Officer (Chief People Officer)	Grant or award	+200,333	—	—
Jul 1, 2026	Datta Surajit Officer (Chief Financial Officer)	Grant or award	+417,362	—	—
Jun 12, 2026	Scott R. Tobin Director	Grant or award	+31,758	—	—
Jun 12, 2026	Kristin Sverchek Director	Grant or award	+31,758	—	—
Jun 12, 2026	James D. Reed Director	Grant or award	+31,758	—	—
Jun 12, 2026	Kenneth A. Goldman Director	Grant or award	+31,758	—	—
Jun 12, 2026	Mohamed Elshenawy Director	Grant or award	+31,758	—	—
May 8, 2026	AAC II Holdings II LP 10% owner	Grant or award	+769,230	—	—
Dec 30, 2025	Major Zsuzsanna Officer (Chief People Officer)	Option exercise	+10,000	$0.51	$5,100

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Questions about Kodiak AI Inc.

Who is the CEO of Kodiak AI Inc.?

Donald L. Burnette has been Kodiak AI Inc.'s Chief Executive Officer since September 2025.

How many directors are on Kodiak AI Inc.'s board?

Kodiak AI Inc.'s board has 12 directors: Allyson Satin, Brad Coleman, David B. Kaplan, David G. Hirz, Donald L. Burnette, Felicia D. Thornton, James D. Reed, Kenneth A. Goldman, Kristin Sverchek, Michael J. Arougheti and 2 others.

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