Christopher Ripley has been the CEO of Sinclair Broadcast Group since January 2017, after serving as the CFO for three years. He has a solid education background with a Bachelor of Arts in Honors Business Administration from the University of...

Christopher Ripley has been the CEO of Sinclair Broadcast Group since January 2017, after serving as the CFO for three years. He has a solid education background with a Bachelor of Arts in Honors Business Administration from the University of Western Ontario. Before joining Sinclair, he founded Canor LLC, a media advisory firm. Earlier in his career, he worked at UBS Investment Bank, where he led financing and merger activities for the Global Media Group. During his leadership at Sinclair, Ripley has focused on enhancing the company's operations and expanding its digital presence. This is important as Sinclair aims to reach more audiences and strengthen its position in the media industry. Under his leadership, the company is not just about broadcasting but also engaging with community needs, like supporting local charities, having raised over $35 million in 2020 alone. His compensation reflects a strong performance-driven approach, with incentives based on the company’s earnings. For example, in 2022, he earned nearly $3.82 million, which included a base salary and performance bonuses. Ripley's strategic direction and business acumen continue to guide Sinclair through the evolving landscape of media.

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Christopher Ripley

CEO of Sinclair, Inc.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Virginia

Field of Expertise

Finance & Banking - Finance

Sector of Economy

Communication Services

Born

November 15, 1973 - 51 years ago

CEO of Sinclair, Inc. for

8 years 3 months (Jan 2017 - Present)

Previous Experience

Managing Director at UBS Investment Bank's Global Media Group

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Christopher Ripley

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Perry A. Sook

Founder and CEO of Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

2023 Compensation

Stock

$50.56M

Salary

$3.00M

Bonus

$4.90M

Other

$173.17K

Total Holdings

$305.26M

Holdings

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Christopher Ripley's holdings primarily consist of Sinclair, Inc. Class A Common Stock. His financial activity shows a significant increase in trading volume, especially from 2019 to 2021. For example, in January 2021, his transactions peaked at around $13.67 million. This...

Christopher Ripley's holdings primarily consist of Sinclair, Inc. Class A Common Stock. His financial activity shows a significant increase in trading volume, especially from 2019 to 2021. For example, in January 2021, his transactions peaked at around $13.67 million. This period reflects his confidence in the company's direction and performance. However, by late 2023, his trading values began to decline, with lower values noted in the $1.67 million range. Its fluctuations indicate both market confidence and personal strategy but suggest he is still heavily invested in the company's long-term growth despite the reductions.

Mar 17, 2025

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shares

SBGI @ $15.55

Charitable Transactions

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350,341 shares

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Recent Charitable Transactions

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63,164 shares

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Apr 15, 2024

Charity

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75,600 shares

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Mar 13, 2023

Charity

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102,257 shares

SBGI

Dec 31, 2022

Charity

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109,320 shares

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Dec 31, 2022

Charity

Insider Trading

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SBGI

465,671 shares

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Feb 28, 2025

Received

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63,164 shares

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Apr 15, 2024

Charity

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63,164 shares

SBGI

Apr 15, 2024

Charity

SBGI

150,263 shares

SBGI

Mar 8, 2024

Received

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75,600 shares

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Mar 13, 2023

Charity

SBGI

75,600 shares

SBGI

Mar 13, 2023

Charity

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134,221 shares

SBGI

Mar 2, 2023

Received

SBGI

102,257 shares

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Dec 31, 2022

Charity

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102,257 shares

SBGI

Dec 31, 2022

Charity

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110,132 shares

SBGI

Jan 31, 2022

Received

Compensation History

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In 2022, Christopher Ripley's total compensation was about $3.82 million. This figure includes a base salary of approximately $1.31 million, which is a direct reflection of his role and responsibilities at Sinclair. He also received a performance-based cash bonus, which has been a significant part of his pay structure, encouraging strong performance aligned with the company's goals. His vested stock options added nearly $1.81 million to his earnings as well. This performance-oriented approach is seen as a way to align his interests with those of the shareholders, aiming for growth and profitability at Sinclair. Over recent years, Ripley's compensation has shown variability, with highs over $3 million attributable to effective leadership in driving the company toward profitable ventures, reflecting industry standards and the company's success in meeting set targets.

Year

2022

Total Compensation

$3.82M

Salary

$1.31M

Board Justification

The compensation program is designed to attract and retain top talent while aligning the interests of executives with those of shareholders, focusing on performance-based incentives.

Bonus

$689.85K

Board Justification

Performance-based cash bonus based on Adjusted EBITDA targets, with a maximum of $344,925 per quarter and $689,850 annually.

Other

$0.00

Board Justification

Restricted Stock

$1.81M(1.81M Restricted Stock)

Board Justification

Value of restricted stock that vested in 2022 based on the average of the high and low prices of Class A Common Stock on the vesting dates.

Performance Metrics

Adjusted EBITDA targets are the primary performance metrics used to determine cash bonuses.

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David Smith

Founder and Ex-CEO of Sinclair, Inc.

January 1990 - December 2016