John D.  Couling net worth and biography

John Couling Biography and Net Worth

As Senior Vice President of Commercial Partnerships, John Couling leads a global team responsible for Dolby's customer and partner relationships across the consumer entertainment industry, including operators, broadcasters, silicon providers, and consumer electronics companies. The team manages the commercial aspects of these relationships as well as the delivery and integration of transformational Dolby technologies and solutions into partners' services and products.

In his previous leadership role at Dolby, John oversaw the expansion of Dolby technology into the broadband and mobile internet-delivered entertainment ecosystem, redefining the audio experience on streaming services, connected, and mobile devices. During his tenure, his teams established partnerships with the world's leading content aggregators and distributors, operating system creators, and connected device makers to integrate Dolby technology into their products. Previously, John also managed a global team responsible for all technology platforms and products, as well as worldwide business development.

He initially joined Dolby in 1997 as an applications engineer working in the then-emerging DVD market.

John holds a BS degree in astrophysics from the University of Bristol.

What is John D. Couling's net worth?

The estimated net worth of John D. Couling is at least $8.47 million as of February 9th, 2024. Mr. Couling owns 108,519 shares of Dolby Laboratories stock worth more than $8,472,078 as of April 19th. This net worth estimate does not reflect any other assets that Mr. Couling may own. Additionally, Mr. Couling receives an annual salary of $945,190.00 as SVP at Dolby Laboratories. Learn More about John D. Couling's net worth.

How old is John D. Couling?

Mr. Couling is currently 49 years old. There are 4 older executives and no younger executives at Dolby Laboratories. The oldest executive at Dolby Laboratories is Mr. Kevin J. Yeaman, President, CEO & Director, who is 58 years old. Learn More on John D. Couling's age.

What is John D. Couling's salary?

As the SVP of Dolby Laboratories, Inc., Mr. Couling earns $945,190.00 per year. There are 2 executives that earn more than Mr. Couling. The highest earning executive at Dolby Laboratories is Mr. Kevin J. Yeaman, President, CEO & Director, who commands a salary of $1,880,000.00 per year. Learn More on John D. Couling's salary.

How do I contact John D. Couling?

The corporate mailing address for Mr. Couling and other Dolby Laboratories executives is 1275 MARKET STREET, SAN FRANCISCO CA, 94103. Dolby Laboratories can also be reached via phone at (415) 558-0200 and via email at [email protected]. Learn More on John D. Couling's contact information.

Has John D. Couling been buying or selling shares of Dolby Laboratories?

John D. Couling has not been actively trading shares of Dolby Laboratories within the last three months. Most recently, John D. Couling sold 33,560 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Friday, February 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $80.81, for a transaction totalling $2,711,983.60. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president now directly owns 108,519 shares of the company's stock, valued at $8,769,420.39. Learn More on John D. Couling's trading history.

Who are Dolby Laboratories' active insiders?

Dolby Laboratories' insider roster includes Giles Baker (SVP), Lewis Chew (CFO), John Couling (SVP), Dagmar Dolby (Major Shareholder), Steven Forshay (SVP), Peter Gotcher (Director), Ryan Nicholson (VP), Todd Pendleton (CMO), Emily Rollins (Director), Simon Segars (Director), Mark Sherman (EVP), Anjali Sud (Director), Avadis Tevanian (Director), and Kevin Yeaman (CEO). Learn More on Dolby Laboratories' active insiders.

Are insiders buying or selling shares of Dolby Laboratories?

In the last year, insiders at the electronics maker sold shares 16 times. They sold a total of 267,183 shares worth more than $22,794,054.89. The most recent insider tranaction occured on February, 9th when SVP John D Couling sold 33,560 shares worth more than $2,711,983.60. Insiders at Dolby Laboratories own 39.5% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at Dolby Laboratories.

Information on this page was last updated on 2/9/2024.

John D. Couling Insider Trading History at Dolby Laboratories

Transaction DateBuy/SellNumber of SharesAverage Share PriceTotal TransactionShares Held After TransactionDetails
2/9/2024Sell33,560$80.81$2,711,983.60108,519View SEC Filing Icon  
5/15/2023Sell278$83.87$23,315.8696,245View SEC Filing Icon  
2/6/2023Sell50,000$84.61$4,230,500.0096,245View SEC Filing Icon  
10/3/2022Sell50,000$66.02$3,301,000.0079,235View SEC Filing Icon  
5/11/2022Sell500$72.61$36,305.0080,172View SEC Filing Icon  
11/15/2021Sell87$90.23$7,850.01View SEC Filing Icon  
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Dolby Laboratories Company Overview

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Dolby Laboratories, Inc. creates audio and imaging technologies that transform entertainment at the cinema, DTV transmissions and devices, mobile devices, OTT video and music services, home entertainment devices, and automobiles. The company develops and licenses its audio technologies, such as AAC & HE-AAC, a digital audio codec solution used for a range of media applications; AVC, a digital video codec with high bandwidth efficiency used in various media devices; Dolby AC-4, a digital audio coding technology that delivers new audio experiences to a range of playback devices; and Dolby Atmos technology for cinema and various media devices. Its audio technologies also include DD, a digital audio coding technology that provides multichannel sound to applications; DD+, a digital audio coding technology that offers audio transmission for a range of media applications and devices; Dolby TrueHD, a digital audio coding technology providing encoding for media application; Dolby Vision, an imaging technology for cinema and media devices; and HEVC, a digital video codec with high bandwidth efficiency for media devices. In addition, the company offers digital cinema servers, cinema processors, amplifiers, loudspeakers, and audio and imaging hardware and software products for the cinema, television, broadcast, communication, and entertainment industries. Further, it provides 3-D glasses and kits; and various services to support theatrical and television production for cinema exhibition, broadcast, and home entertainment. The company serves film studios, content creators, post-production facilities, cinema operators, broadcasters, and video game designers. It sells its products directly to the end users, as well as through dealers and distributors worldwide. Dolby Laboratories, Inc. was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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