Exhibit 10.19
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
This Employment Agreement (this “Agreement”) is entered into effective March 3, 2008 (the “Effective Date”), by and
between DaVita Inc. (“Employer”) and David Shapiro (“Employee”).
In consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth and for other good and valuable
consideration, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound hereby, agree as follows:
Section 1. Employment and Duties . Employer hereby employs Employee to serve initially as Deputy Chief Compliance
Officer. Employee accepts such employment on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. Subject to the provisions
of Section 2.5(b) , below, Employee shall perform the duties of Deputy Chief Compliance Officer or any additional or different
duties or jobs as the Company deems appropriate. Employee shall work out of Employer’s El Segundo, California headquarters.
Employee agrees to devote substantially all of his time, energy, and ability to the business of Employer on a full-time basis and
shall not engage in any other business activities during the term of this Agreement, provided however , Employee may pursue
normal charitable activities so long as such activities do not require a substantial amount of time and do not interfere with his
ability to perform his duties. Employee agrees that he shall not serve on the board of directors of any not-for-profit or for-profit
company without the express written approval of the Chief Executive Officer or the Board of Directors. Employee shall at all
times observe and abide by the Employer’s policies and procedures as in effect from time to time.
Section 2. Compensation . In consideration of the services to be performed by Employee hereunder, Employee shall receive
the following compensation and benefits:
2.1 Base Salary . Employer shall pay Employee a base salary of $310,000 per annum, less standard withholdings and
authorized deductions. Employee shall be paid consistent with Employer’s payroll schedule. The base