Employees at Frontpoint rank Syed Zaidi in the Bottom 30% of CEOs in Washington, DC. Comparatively, employees at Vivint rank David Porter in the Top 30% of CEOs in Salt Lake City. Employees rate their CEO differently based on the frequency of interaction, ability to affect company culture, and drive measurable results.

Syed Zaidi

CEO of Frontpoint

BIO: For more than 20 years, Syed has built successful performance-focused and growth-driven technology businesses. Two things he likes: scaling high-potential technology companies and a clean, sharp pair of sneakers. Syed is known for is his ability to motivate his teams with a ‘lead by example’, transparent approach. He's motivated by surrounding himself with people that value great communication, speed-of-delivery, and exceptional execution. Syed feeds off of energy and positivity and makes it the backbone of any culture he influences.

David Porter

CEO of Vivint

BIO: David Porter is the Managing Director of Vivint, an NRG company, where he leads the award-winning smart home and security brand. Mr. Porter was appointed to his current role in January of 2025, following several years in senior executive roles with Vivint. In his previous role as Chief Operating Officer, he oversaw field operations, supply chain, procurement, and customer experience and retention, helping cement Vivint's position as an innovative leader in the smart home and security industry. Prior to joining Vivint, Mr. Porter spent 14 years at Cummins Inc., a global manufacturer of diesel engines, where he held various leadership and executive roles across manufacturing, procurement, marketing distribution, and logistics. A retired United States Army Captain, he received his Bachelor of Science degree from Arizona State University, and his Master of Business Administration degree from Harvard Business School. He and his wife Nola have been married for 32 years and have four adult children and two grandchildren.