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Ariel Emanuel

Executive Chair and Chief Executive Officer at TKO Group Holdings
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

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Mark Shapiro
President and Chief Operating Officer
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Andrew Schleimer
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
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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