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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