Alexandr Wang
Expedia GroupAbout Alexandr Wang
Independent director of Expedia Group since 2023; age 28. Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Scale AI (since 2016), with deep expertise in artificial intelligence and machine learning; studied machine learning at MIT before founding Scale AI and is a medalist in national math, computing, and physics competitions . The Board’s skills matrix highlights Wang’s strength in innovation/technology/information security, human capital, senior executive leadership, and brand/marketing .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scale AI | Founder & Chief Executive Officer | 2016–present | Leads a “test and evaluation partner for AI companies,” bringing AI/ML operational expertise |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | — | No current or prior U.S.-listed public company directorships disclosed in last 5 years |
Board Governance
- Committee assignments: None; Wang is not a member of the Audit, Compensation, Executive, or Nominating Committees .
- Independence: Determined by the Board to be independent under Nasdaq/SEC rules .
- Attendance and engagement: In 2024, the Board met four times; each director on the Board in 2024 attended at least 75% of aggregate Board and committee meetings, and each attended the 2024 annual meeting (virtual) .
- Board leadership: Independent directors meet in regular sessions, typically after each Board meeting; the Board does not have a lead independent director .
Fixed Compensation
| Component | 2024 Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual cash retainer | $45,000 | Standard non‑employee director retainer; paid quarterly |
| Committee membership fees | $0 | Audit: $20,000; Compensation: $15,000; Nominating: $17,500—Wang has no committee roles |
| Committee chair fees | $0 | Audit Chair: +$15,000; Compensation Chair: +$15,000—Wang is not a chair |
| Expense reimbursement | — | Reasonable expenses reimbursed to attend Board/committee meetings |
| Deferred compensation election | None disclosed | Some directors deferred fees into share units; Wang not listed among deferrers |
Performance Compensation
| Equity Element | Grant/Status | Value/Shares | Vesting & Terms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual RSU grant | 2024 grant | $249,985 | Director RSUs are granted at $250,000 value annually on June 1, vesting in three equal installments commencing on the first anniversary of grant; full vesting on change‑in‑control under plan terms for directors |
| RSUs outstanding (12/31/2024) | As of year end | 3,957 RSUs | Director award vesting per the three‑installment schedule |
| Options/PSUs | Not disclosed for directors | — | 2024 director compensation table shows only stock awards (RSUs); no option awards listed for Wang |
No performance metrics are attached to non‑employee director RSUs; they are service‑based vesting awards as described .
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Other public company boards (current/past 5 years) | None |
| Compensation committee interlocks | Compensation Committee comprised of Anderson, Clinton (Chair), Jacobson in 2024; no interlocks or insider participation disclosed; Wang not a member |
Expertise & Qualifications
- AI/ML and technology leadership as Scale AI founder/CEO; innovation/technology/information security marked in Board matrix .
- Human capital and leadership experience (CEO); brand/marketing capabilities noted in matrix .
- Education: Studied machine learning at MIT prior to founding Scale AI .
Equity Ownership
| Metric | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Total beneficial ownership (common) | 2,479 shares | Includes securities exercisable/vesting within 60 days of 4/4/2025 |
| Ownership % of common | * (<1%) | Asterisk denotes <1% of class |
| Breakdown (direct vs. near‑term vesting) | 870 shares held; 1,609 RSUs vesting within 60 days | Footnote (15) details composition |
| RSUs outstanding (12/31/2024) | 3,957 RSUs | Per director compensation footnote (3) |
| Stock ownership guidelines | 5× cash retainer ($225,000) target; 5 years to comply | Directors encouraged to hold value ≥$225,000 |
| Guideline compliance status | In process (elected June 2023) | Only Wang was below threshold at 4/4/2025; others above |
| Hedging/pledging | Hedging/shorts/options prohibited; pledges require pre‑approval | No pledging disclosed for Wang in ownership footnotes |
Insider Trades
| Item | 2024 Status |
|---|---|
| Section 16(a) filing timeliness | All required insider filings timely, based on 2024 review |
Governance Assessment
- Independence and attendance: Wang is an independent director with at least 75% attendance in 2024, supporting baseline governance expectations .
- Committee workload: No committee assignments; while his AI expertise is additive, lack of committee roles limits direct oversight influence (Audit/Comp/Nominating are fully independent committees without Wang as a member) .
- Ownership alignment: Holds 2,479 shares; is working toward director ownership guideline ($225,000), reasonable for a June 2023 appointee; hedging prohibited and no pledging disclosed .
- Compensation structure: Cash retainer and time‑vested RSUs; no performance‑linked equity for directors, with RSUs fully vesting on change‑of‑control—a standard but shareholder‑sensitive feature to monitor .
- Conflicts/related‑party: No related‑party transactions involving Wang disclosed; broader related‑party governance focuses on Class B structures and IAC/Diller arrangements, not applicable to Wang .
- Shareholder sentiment: Say‑on‑Pay support was strong in 2024 (≈96.1% for 2023 NEO pay), indicating constructive governance dialogue overall .
RED FLAGS: None specific to Wang beyond not yet meeting director ownership guideline (still within the 5‑year compliance window) and lack of committee assignments reducing direct oversight leverage .