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    Ariel Emanuel

    CEO at EDR
    Board
    Since October 2017
    Age
    63 years
    Education
    Graduated from Macalester College.
    Tenure
    Joined EDR as a director in 06-2009, served as Co-Chief Executive Officer from 07-2014, and began the current role as CEO in 10-2017.

    Also at EDR

    MS
    Mark Shapiro
    President and COO
    PW
    Patrick Whitesell
    Executive Chairman
    JL
    Jason Lublin
    CFO

    About

    Ariel Emanuel currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (EDR), a role he has held since October 2017. His appointment as CEO marked the culmination of an extensive career at EDR, during which he also served as a director since June 2009 and held the position of Co-Chief Executive Officer from July 2014.

    In addition to his leadership role at EDR, he is also the CEO of TKO Group Holdings, Inc., a company involved in sports and entertainment that includes major brands such as UFC and WWE. He was appointed a director at TKO in September 2023 and later assumed the role of Executive Chair in February 2024, reinforcing his influential presence in the industry.

    Beyond his executive roles, his career is marked by contributions to the boards of other prominent companies, including ContextLogic Inc. (d/b/a Wish) and Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. His academic foundation, as a graduate of Macalester College, supports his deep industry expertise in the entertainment and sports sectors.

    His extensive experience and leadership have not only shaped EDR's strategic direction but also had a broader impact on the media and entertainment landscape, reflecting a career built on both innovation and governance.

    $EDR Performance Under Ariel Emanuel

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (EDR) Co-Chief Executive Officer July 2014 - October 2017 Position ended upon his promotion to sole CEO
    William Morris Endeavor Entertainment, LLC Co-Chief Executive Officer 2009 - July 2014 Held prior to the formation of Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc.
    ContextLogic Inc. (d/b/a Wish) Board Director N/AServed on the board before joining EDR
    Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. Board Director N/AServed on the board before joining EDR

    External Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) Chief Executive Officer / Executive Chair Executive Chair since February 2024 Became director in September 2023; holds dual roles
    TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) Director Since September 2023 N/A

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Base Salary$4,911,538 From Endeavor: standard schedule; from TKO: after September 12, 2023 Breakdown: From Endeavor: $4,000,000 ; From TKO: $911,538
    All Other Compensation$847,045 N/A Life Insurance Premiums: $4,000,000 coverage at Endeavor's cost ; Other benefit details unspecified

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023

    No information available on performance compensation for 2023