Andrew W. Houston, co-founder and CEO of Dropbox, has led the company since its inception in 2007. Holding a degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from MIT, he has a technical background that fuels innovation. Under his leadership, Dropbox...
Andrew W. Houston, co-founder and CEO of Dropbox, has led the company since its inception in 2007. Holding a degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from MIT, he has a technical background that fuels innovation. Under his leadership, Dropbox transformed from a simple file storage solution to a powerful platform facilitating collaboration for teams around the globe. They now boast over 16 million paying users. Houston has opted for a unique compensation strategy, receiving no annual equity grants since the Co-Founder Grant in 2017, which was based on performance. His total compensation has varied from just over $1 million to nearly $157 million, depending primarily on performance metrics like revenue growth and operating margins. Notably, in late 2021, he vested into over 2 million shares after meeting stock price targets. His approach to leadership focuses on making work easier and less fragmented for users across different platforms. As Dropbox evolves, Houston continues to steer the company towards a future where remote work is seamless and productive.