Marc Beilinson
About Marc Beilinson
Marc Beilinson (age 66) is an independent director of Playtika Holding Corp. since June 2020. He serves as Chair of the Audit Committee and is a member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. A restructuring specialist and attorney, Beilinson is Managing Partner of Beilinson Advisory Group and has served in multiple Chief Restructuring Officer roles; he holds a B.A. in political science from UCLA and a J.D. from UC Davis School of Law .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beilinson Advisory Group | Managing Partner | Since Aug 2011 | Advisory group specializing in distressed companies |
| Newbury Common Associates LLC | Chief Restructuring Officer | Dec 2016 – Jun 2017 | Led restructuring efforts |
| Fisker Automotive | Chief Restructuring Officer | Nov 2013 – Aug 2014 | CRO during restructuring |
| Eagle Hospitality Properties Trust, Inc. | CEO & Chief Restructuring Officer | Aug 2011 – Dec 2014 | Oversaw turnaround |
| Innkeepers USA Trust | Chief Restructuring Officer | Nov 2008 – Mar 2012 | CRO in hospitality REIT restructuring |
| Various boards (e.g., Westinghouse Electric; Caesars Acquisition Company; Wyndham International; Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance; Gastar Exploration; Acosta; American Tire; Haggen Stores; Rentpath; KB US; 24 Holdings II; Monitronics) | Director/Audit Committee roles | Various | Corporate governance and audit oversight |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Committee Roles |
|---|---|---|
| Apollo Global Management, Inc. | Director | Chair, Compensation Committee; Member, Audit Committee |
| Athene Holding Ltd. | Director | Lead Independent Director; Former Chair, Compensation Committee |
| MMR Advisory Holdings, LLC | Director | Board member |
Board Governance
- Independence: The Board determined Beilinson is independent under SEC and Nasdaq rules .
- Committee leadership: Chair, Audit Committee; Member, Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee .
- Audit Committee: All members (incl. Beilinson) deemed “financial experts”; met 4 times in 2024 .
- Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee: Members Beilinson and Yuan (chair); met 2 times in 2024 .
- Board activity: Board met 7 times in 2024; all directors attended ≥75% of Board/committee meetings; directors did not attend the 2024 virtual annual meeting .
- Controlled company: Playtika is a Nasdaq “controlled company” but does not use governance exemptions .
- Anti-hedging/pledging: Company prohibits hedging and pledging by directors and officers .
Fixed Compensation
| Component | Amount ($) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Board Retainer | 50,000 | Director cash retainer |
| Audit Committee Chair Retainer | 50,000 | Annual chair retainer |
| Nominating & Corporate Governance Member Retainer | 10,000 | Annual member retainer |
| Special Committee Member Stipend | 20,000/month | $240,000 if 12 months; monthly stipend |
| Total Cash Fees (2024) | 350,000 | Sum of above |
| Equity (RSUs, fully vested; 2024) | 230,694 | Grant-date fair value for 31,776 RSUs |
| Total Director Compensation (2024) | 580,694 | Cash + equity |
Performance Compensation
| Equity Award | Grant Date | Shares (#) | Vesting | Grant-Date Fair Value ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSUs (Director) | 2024 | 31,776 | Fully vested at grant | 230,694 |
No performance-based director equity (options/PSUs) disclosed; non-employee directors held no outstanding unvested awards as of Dec 31, 2024 .
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| Company | Relationship to PLTK | Potential Interlock/Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Caesars Acquisition Company (prior) | Historical acquirer of Playtika in 2011 via CIE ecosystem | Prior board service; informational linkage to prior owner ecosystem |
| Apollo Global Management, Inc. | None disclosed with PLTK | Significant governance role (Comp Chair, Audit member) |
| Athene Holding Ltd. | None disclosed with PLTK | Lead Independent Director; insurance/retirement services |
No related-party transactions involving Beilinson disclosed; Audit Committee (chaired by Beilinson) oversees independence and conflicts .
Expertise & Qualifications
- Restructuring expertise from multiple CRO roles in complex turnarounds (hospitality, automotive, real estate) .
- Legal training (J.D., UC Davis) and governance experience across public/private boards .
- Audit Committee financial expert designation and deep familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance .
Equity Ownership
| Holder | Shares Beneficially Owned | % of Outstanding | Vested/Unvested | Pledging/Hedging |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Beilinson | 116,571 | <1% | No unvested director awards outstanding as of Dec 31, 2024 | Prohibited by company policy |
Governance Assessment
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Strengths
- Independent Audit Chair and audit committee financial expert; strong oversight of financial reporting and conflicts .
- Extensive restructuring and governance background; experience with complex stakeholder dynamics .
- Committees active (Audit 4 meetings; Nominating 2 meetings); Board-level attendance ≥75% .
- Anti-hedging/pledging policy supports shareholder alignment; no Beilinson-related party transactions disclosed .
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Watch items / RED FLAGS
- High cash director fees driven by Special Committee monthly stipend ($20,000/month); signals extraordinary workload but increases guaranteed cash vs. equity alignment .
- Directors did not attend the 2024 annual meeting—weakness in visible shareholder engagement .
- Multiple external public board commitments (Apollo, Athene) may pose time/attention constraints; offset by governance expertise but monitor workload .
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Contextual signals
- Controlled company status but with stated non-use of governance exemptions—positive disclosure; maintain vigilance on independence practices .
- Say-on-pay support at ~85% in 2024 indicates generally acceptable compensation governance environment, though focused on executives .