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    Ariel Emanuel

    Executive Chair and Chief Executive Officer at TKO Group Holdings Inc
    Board
    Since September 12, 2023
    Age
    63 years
    Education
    Holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Macalester College.
    Tenure
    Joined TKO as Chief Executive Officer and director on September 12, 2023 and was appointed Executive Chair in February 2024.

    Also at TKO Group Holdings Inc

    MS
    Mark Shapiro
    President and Chief Operating Officer
    AS
    Andrew Schleimer
    Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
    SK
    Seth Krauss
    Chief Legal and Administrative Officer

    About

    Ariel Emanuel is the Executive Chair and Chief Executive Officer at TKO Group Holdings, having joined the company as Chief Executive Officer and director on September 12, 2023, and later being appointed Executive Chair in February 2024.

    Currently 63 years old as of February 26, 2025, he brings extensive industry experience in sports, media, and live entertainment to his role.

    He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Macalester College, demonstrating a strong educational foundation.

    Prior to his tenure at TKO, he built a distinguished career at Endeavor, serving in multiple leadership roles since 2009, which has solidified his reputation as a seasoned executive in the industry.

    $TKO Performance Under Ariel Emanuel

    Past Roles

    Organization Role Date Range Details
    Endeavor Co-Chief Executive Officer July 2014 - October 2017 Served as Co-CEO before becoming full CEO
    William Morris Endeavor Entertainment, LLC Co-Chief Executive Officer 2009 - N/A Served as Co-CEO; end date not specified
    ContextLogic Inc. (d/b/a Wish) Board Member N/A Previously served on the board
    Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. Board Member N/A Previously served on the board

    External Roles

    Organization Role Date Range Details
    Endeavor Chief Executive Officer October 2017 - Present Currently serving as CEO
    Endeavor Director June 2009 - Present Currently serving on the board of directors

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Base Salary$911,538 2023 Actual PaymentAnnual Base Salary Rate $3,000,000
    Annual Guaranteed Bonus$1,750,000 Fiscal year 2023 following TransactionsGuaranteed bonus for the portion of fiscal year 2023
    Supplemental Cash Bonus$2,250,000 2023Awarded based on company performance
    Transaction Bonus$20,000,000 Within 30 days following TransactionsOne-time payment following Transactions
    Stock Awards (RSUs)$40,000,094 Grant Date: September 12, 2023388,162 RSUs granted at fair value
    401(k) Matching Contributions$928 2023401(k) matching contribution
    Severance Base Salary Continuation$6,000,000 Estimated as of December 31, 2023 (if applicable)Payment equals two times the base salary for 24 months post termination without cause/resignation with good reason
    Severance Bonus$14,000,000 Upon termination without cause/resignation with good reasonPayment equals two times the target annual bonus
    Severance Accelerated Equity Vesting$31,666,256 Upon termination without cause/resignation with good reasonAccelerated vesting of all time-based RSUs
    Death or Disability Bonus$7,000,000 Upon death or disabilityPayment equals the target annual bonus
    Change in Control Equity Acceleration$31,666,256 Upon change in controlAccelerated vesting of all time-based RSUs

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023

    No information available on performance compensation for 2023