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Get filing alertsHinge Health appoints Freshworks CFO/COO Tyler Sloat to Board, names him Compensation Chair
Filed March 17, 2026 · Period ending March 16, 2026 · ~1 min read
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Tyler Sloat, CFO and COO of Freshworks, joined Hinge Health's Board as Class I director effective March 16, 2026, and was immediately appointed Chair of the Compensation Committee and member of the Audit Committee.
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Sloat brings dual finance and operations expertise from Freshworks (CFO since 2020, COO since 2024) and a decade as CFO at subscription software company Zuora, strengthening board oversight of compensation and financial matters.
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New director received standard compensation package: $400,000 initial RSU grant vesting over three years, plus $65,000 annual fees (board service, committee roles) which he elected to take as RSUs rather than cash.
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Summary
Hinge Health strengthened its board governance by appointing Tyler Sloat, a seasoned financial and operational executive, as a Class I director effective March 16, 2026. Sloat currently serves as both CFO and COO of Freshworks, a publicly-traded software company, and previously spent a decade as CFO of Zuora.
His appointment as Compensation Committee Chair and Audit Committee member brings relevant expertise to key oversight functions at a critical time for the digital musculoskeletal care company. For retail investors, this appointment signals board-level focus on financial discipline and executive compensation oversight as Hinge Health continues scaling.
Sloat's dual CFO/COO experience at a public SaaS company suggests he can provide valuable guidance on both financial management and operational efficiency. His term runs until the 2026 annual meeting, where shareholders will vote on his continued service. Watch for any changes to executive compensation structure or financial reporting practices that may emerge under his Compensation Committee leadership.
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Event · Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation
Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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Mr. Sloat has served as Chief Operating Officer of Freshworks Inc., a customer and employee engagement software company, since August 2024 and as its Chief Financial Officer since April 2020. From September 2010 to April 2020, Mr. Sloat served as Chief Financial Officer of Zuora Inc., a subscription service management software company.
Tyler Sloat brings significant financial and operational expertise from his dual role as CFO and COO at Freshworks since 2020 and 2024 respectively, plus a decade as CFO at Zuora. This background is relevant for his Compensation Committee chair and Audit Committee roles.
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Pursuant to the Director Compensation Program, Mr. Sloat was granted an initial award of restricted stock units (“RSUs”) with a value of $400,000, effective on his Board appointment date, vesting annually over three years following the grant date, subject to continued service. Consistent with the Director Compensation Program, Mr. Sloat will receive the following annual cash compensation (pro-rated for partial service during the 2026 fiscal year): (a) currently $40,000 for his service on the Board, (b) currently $15,000 for his service as the Chair of the Compensation Committee and (c) currently $10,000 for his service on the Audit Committee. Mr. Sloat has elected to receive these cash fees as RSUs, as permitted by the Director Compensation Program.
Sloat received a $400,000 initial RSU grant vesting over three years, plus annual compensation totaling $65,000 ($40,000 board service, $15,000 Compensation Committee chair, $10,000 Audit Committee member), which he elected to receive as RSUs rather than cash. This is standard under the company's director compensation program.
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