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    Brian Chesky

    CEO, Co-Founder, Chairman of the Board at Airbnb Inc
    Board
    Since 2008
    Age
    42 years
    Education
    Earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Industrial Design from the Rhode Island School of Design.
    Tenure
    Co-founded the company in 2008 and has held key roles including CEO and Chairman of the Board since then.

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    About

    Brian Chesky is widely recognized for his pioneering role in redefining the travel and hospitality industry. He co-founded Airbnb in 2008, launching a platform that transformed traditional lodging by emphasizing community and innovative business practices.

    Throughout his career at Airbnb, he has undertaken multiple leadership roles, notably as CEO and Chairman of the Board. His strategic vision has steered the company through significant growth phases, and his involvement extended to roles such as 'Head of Community' in 2023, underscoring his multifaceted contribution to shaping the company’s culture.

    His academic background in industrial design, earned at the Rhode Island School of Design, has contributed to his distinctive approach to business challenges and creative problem solving. While personal details remain less documented, his professional legacy at Airbnb, marked by his leadership and innovative drive, continues to influence the broader industry.

    $ABNB Performance Under Brian Chesky

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Base Salary$1AnnuallyApproved in November 2020 as part of Mr. Chesky's compensation program
    All Other Compensation$295,1242023Covers Personal Security Costs including leased vehicle, driver, and security detail for personal travel

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023

    Performance Compensation Components

    ComponentDetails
    Award TypeMulti-Year Equity Award – 12 million RSUs total granted in November 2020
    Tranche for 2023Tranche 3
    Vesting Eligibility DateNovember 10, 2023
    Stock Price Hurdle$205.00
    Associated RSUs1,200,000
    Vesting StatusNot Earned in 2023

    Key Performance Metrics and Terms

    MetricValue
    Evaluation Period60 trading day trailing average closing price
    Thresholds/GoalsExceed 7x IPO price and 13x grant date price
    Grant DateNovember 2020
    Grant Date Stock Price$35.81
    Vesting ConditionsAchievement of stock price hurdle along with continued employment as CEO
    Share DeliveryOccurs two years after vesting date, with shares withheld for tax purposes