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Glenn D. Fogel

Chief Executive Officer and President at Booking Holdings
Board
Since January 2017
Age
62 years
Tenure
Joined BKNG in February 2000 and progressed through multiple leadership roles including Executive Vice President, Corporate Development and Head of Worldwide Strategy and Planning before becoming Chief Executive Officer and President in January 2017, with an additional appointment as CEO of Booking.com in June 2019.

Also at Booking Holdings

ELS
Ewout L. Steenbergen
Chief Financial Officer
PP
Paulo Pisano
Chief Human Resources Officer
PJM
Peter J. Millones
EVP and General Counsel

About

Glenn D. Fogel is noted for his extensive experience in the travel and finance industries. As of March 31, 2024, he is 62 years old and is recognized for his leadership and strategic insight.

He began his journey with BKNG in February 2000 and gradually took on greater responsibilities in corporate development and global strategy planning. His career trajectory highlights a continuous progression of leadership roles that culminated in his appointment as Chief Executive Officer and President in January 2017.

Beyond his executive roles, he has contributed significantly by guiding the company through major challenges and driving sustainable global growth. His professional background includes prior experience as a trader and investment banker, underscoring his diverse expertise in both financial and strategic disciplines.

$BKNG Performance Under Glenn D. Fogel

Past Roles

Organization Role Date Range Details
Booking Holdings Inc. Head of Worldwide Strategy and Planning November 2010 - December 2016 Previous BKNG role prior to CEO promotion
Booking Holdings Inc. Executive Vice President, Corporate Development March 2009 - December 2016 Previous BKNG role prior to CEO promotion
Global Asset Management Firm Trader N/APre-BKNG role
Investment Bank Investment Banker (specializing in air transportation) N/APre-BKNG role

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2023
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Base Salary$750,000 AnnualUnchanged from 2022 as per the T&C Committee decision
All Other Compensation$41,043 AnnualIncludes health and welfare benefits; detailed breakdown not provided

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2023

Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation

Metric (Unit)TargetThresholdMaximumActual PerformanceNotes
Revenue Growth (%)10% growth N/A16% growth 22% growth (5% above max) Bonus tied to revenue performance
Compensation EBITDA Growth (%)17% growth N/A27% growth 36% growth (7% above max) Bonus tied to EBITDA performance
Bonus Payout ($)Target: $1,875,000 (250% of base) N/AN/A$5,000,000 2.7x target bonus due to overperformance

Performance Share Units (PSUs)

DetailValue
Threshold Shares0 shares
Target Shares7,155 shares
Maximum Shares14,310 shares (2x target)
Grant DateMarch 4, 2023
Grant Date Fair Value$20,625,862
Grant Date Stock Price$2,882.72
Vesting Schedule3-year performance period ending Dec 31, 2025
Performance Modifiers+/- 25% rTSR; TSR Governor applied
Performance PeriodJan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2025

Equity Incentive Plan Awards

DetailValue
Threshold0 shares
Target7,155 shares
Maximum14,310 shares
Grant DateMarch 4, 2023
Grant Date Fair Value$20,625,862
Grant Date Stock Price$2,882.72
Vesting Schedule3-year performance period ending Dec 31, 2025
Performance MetricsRevenue & Compensation EBITDA performance with rTSR modifier

Interviews

Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel on Q4 results, integration of generative AI thumbnail

Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel on Q4 results, integration of generative AI

CNBC Television
6:23 min
Feb 21, 2025
Booking Holdings CEO on travel demand: At the end of the day people will always want to travel thumbnail

Booking Holdings CEO on travel demand: At the end of the day people will always want to travel

CNBC Television
8:21 min
Apr 30, 2025
'It will come.' Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel on how travelers will book trips in the future thumbnail

'It will come.' Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel on how travelers will book trips in the future

CNBC International Live
4:17 min
Sep 12, 2024
Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel at Skift Global Forum 2024 | A Long-Term View on Travel thumbnail

Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel at Skift Global Forum 2024 | A Long-Term View on Travel

Skift
29:37 min
Sep 23, 2024
Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel at Skift Global Forum 2023 thumbnail

Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel at Skift Global Forum 2023

Skift
29:28 min
Oct 2, 2023
Booking Holdings beats earnings estimates amid resilient demand for international travel thumbnail

Booking Holdings beats earnings estimates amid resilient demand for international travel

CNBC Television
5:35 min
Oct 31, 2024
Long-term travel looks like a strong growth industry, says Booking's Glenn Fogel thumbnail

Long-term travel looks like a strong growth industry, says Booking's Glenn Fogel

CNBC Television
4:15 min
May 24, 2024
The Greatest Deal Maker You've Never Heard Of: Glenn Fogel, Booking Holdings CEO thumbnail

The Greatest Deal Maker You've Never Heard Of: Glenn Fogel, Booking Holdings CEO

Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel Talks Travel Demand | Bloomberg Talks thumbnail

Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel Talks Travel Demand | Bloomberg Talks

Bloomberg Podcasts
7:12 min
Feb 21, 2025
The Journey Ahead: Booking.com’s Glenn Fogel on Shaping the Future of Travel thumbnail

The Journey Ahead: Booking.com’s Glenn Fogel on Shaping the Future of Travel

TNW
20:33 min
Jun 27, 2024
We continue to see strong travel globally, says Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel thumbnail

We continue to see strong travel globally, says Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel

CNBC Television
6:02 min
Nov 3, 2023
The View from Booking Holdings | Semafor World Economy Summit 2025 thumbnail

The View from Booking Holdings | Semafor World Economy Summit 2025

Semafor
16:51 min
May 6, 2025
The Connected Trip Travelers Need With Booking CEO Glenn Fogel thumbnail

The Connected Trip Travelers Need With Booking CEO Glenn Fogel

Skift
24:36 min
Jun 2, 2024