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Max Levchin

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Affirm Holdings
Board
Since 2012
Age
49 years
Education
Holds a background in Computer Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Tenure
Founded AFRM in 2012 and has served as both CEO and Chairman since its inception.

Also at Affirm Holdings

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Katherine Adkins
Chief Legal Officer and Chief Compliance Officer
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Michael Linford
Chief Operating Officer (COO)

About

Max Levchin is the Founder, CEO, and Chairman of AFRM, establishing the company in 2012. He has led the company from its inception and continues to serve in his executive roles, shaping its strategic vision and overall direction.

Before founding AFRM, he played key roles in the fintech industry, notably co-founding PayPal where he served as Chief Technology Officer, and contributing to the development of Yelp Inc. His work in these companies has underscored his expertise in technology innovation and financial services.

With a strong technical background in computer science, his leadership has been instrumental in driving product innovation and operational success at AFRM. As of October 1, 2024, he is 49 years old, reflecting a career marked by significant contributions to both technology and finance.

$AFRM Performance Under Max Levchin

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
MRL Investments LLC (formerly HVF, LLC) Founder 2011 Affirm was spun out of this company in 2012.
Yelp Inc. Contributor N/A Helped create the company; specific role details not provided.
PayPal Co-founder, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) From founding until 2003 Served as CTO until its sale to eBay in 2003.

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2024
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Salary$37,586 Fiscal Year 2024 Fixed cash salary
Bonus$0 Fiscal Year 2024 No bonus awarded
Stock Awards$0 Fiscal Year 2024 No stock awards granted
Option Awards$0 Fiscal Year 2024 No option awards granted as fixed payment
Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation$0 Fiscal Year 2024 No non-equity plan payments
All Other Compensation$482,334 Fiscal Year 2024 Includes $477,015 for personal security services, $5,000 for a 401(k) profit share contribution, and $319 for a product testing stipend

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2024

Value Creation Award

Component NamePerformance Metrics / TargetsVesting ScheduleAdditional Details
Value Creation Award- Stock Price Hurdles (Percentage increase from IPO price $49.00):
  • Tranche 1: $65.66 for 1,000,000 options
  • Tranche 2: $82.32 for 1,000,000 options
  • Tranche 3: $98.98 for 1,000,000 options
  • Tranche 4: $115.64 for 1,000,000 options
  • Tranche 5: $132.30 for 1,000,000 options
  • Tranche 6: $148.47 for 1,000,000 options
  • Tranche 7: $165.13 for 1,000,000 options
  • Tranche 8: $181.79 for 1,000,000 options
  • Tranche 9: $247.94 for 2,250,000 options
  • Tranche 10: $371.91 for 2,250,000 options
  • Performance Condition: Achieved when the 90-day average trading volume-weighted share price exceeds the respective hurdle.
  • Goal/Target: Long-term shareholder value creation with all tranches rewarding increased share price. | 15% (Year 1), 15% (Year 2), 20% (Year 3), 25% (Year 4), 25% (Year 5) | - Exercise Price: $49.00 (IPO price)
  • Grant Date: January 12, 2021
  • Expiration Date: January 12, 2031
  • 2024 Status: As of June 30, 2024, the first four tranches have been earned (earning 4,000,000 shares cumulatively) |

Note: No additional performance compensation component (e.g., cash incentives) is available for 2024 beyond the Value Creation Award details provided.