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    Glenn D. Fogel

    Chief Executive Officer and President at Booking Holdings Inc
    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 Inc

    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

    World of DaaS with Auren Hoffman
    47:28 min
    Sep 8, 2023
    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