Jason D. Robins

Chief Executive Officer at DraftKings

Board

Since April 2020

Age

44 years

Education

Holds a B.S. in Economics and Computer Science with a minor in Mathematics from Duke University.

Tenure

Founded DraftKings Inc. in December 2011, has served as CEO since its inception, and was promoted to Chairman of the Board in April 2020.

Other Roles

Board Member at Extend, Inc.

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Matthew Kalish

President, DraftKings North America

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Paul Liberman

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Alan Ellingson

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About

Jason D. Robins serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board at DraftKings Inc., steering the company’s strategic initiatives and regulatory collaborations to expand its reach in fantasy sports, sports betting, and iGaming.

He co-founded DraftKings in December 2011 and has held the CEO position since the company’s inception, later assuming the role of Chairman in April 2020, underscoring his leadership in the firm’s evolution.

Academically, he earned a B.S. in Economics and Computer Science with a minor in Mathematics from Duke University, a foundation that complements his strategic and operational expertise. At 44 years old, his blend of technical acumen and visionary leadership continues to drive DraftKings’ growth and market expansion.

$DKNG Performance Under Jason D. Robins

External Roles

Organization	Role	Date Range	Details
Extend, Inc.	Board Member	N/A	Engaged in providing extended warranty service contracts for consumer products

Fixed Compensation

Data from FY 2024

Component Name	Amount	Payment Schedule	Additional Details
Salary	$1	Annual	Nominal annual salary for FY 2024
RSUs	$11,446,186 (262,467 shares)	Vesting over typical time-based schedule (details not provided)	Granted on February 12, 2024; Time-Based Restricted Stock Units
All Other Compensation	$1,824,992	Annual	Other benefits and compensation

Performance Compensation

Data from FY 2024

Bonus for 2024

Metric	Value
Threshold	$487,500
Target	$975,000
Maximum	$1,950,000
Actual Payout	$0 (0% of target)

Performance Stock Units (PSUs)

Metric	Value
Grant Date	February 12, 2024
Grant Date Fair Value (each tranche)	$3,815,395
Total Fair Value	$7,630,790 (2 tranches)
Shares - Threshold	21,872
Shares - Target	87,489
Shares - Maximum	174,978

Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation for 2024

Metric	Value
Threshold	$487,500
Target	$975,000
Maximum	$1,950,000
Additional Details	No information provided on vesting schedules, grant date, grant date fair value, or stock price