Glenn Fogel has been at the helm of Booking Holdings Inc. since 2017 and has been with the company for over two decades. Besides being the CEO of Booking Holdings, he also leads Booking.com directly from the Netherlands. His work...

Glenn Fogel has been at the helm of Booking Holdings Inc. since 2017 and has been with the company for over two decades. Besides being the CEO of Booking Holdings, he also leads Booking.com directly from the Netherlands. His work focuses on thriving in a competitive travel market where he aims for growth in revenue and performance metrics, understanding that people want easy ways to travel. His compensation is tied closely to how well the company performs, with his 2023 earnings exceeding $46 million, much of which comes from stock awards. Fogel’s stock holdings peaked at approximately $132 million in March 2023, showing his confidence in the company's future. An interesting detail is that he gets special tax benefits and a housing allowance because of his role abroad, keeping his expenses in check. His journey reflects his commitment to making strategic moves in the travel industry and aligns closely with the company’s goal of connecting travelers with their destinations.

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4. Compensation History

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Glenn Fogel

CEO of Booking Holdings Inc.

Education

J.D. from Harvard Law School

Field of Expertise

Business & Management

Sector of Economy

Consumer Cyclical

Born

October 15, 1963 - 61 years ago

CEO of Booking Holdings Inc. for

8 years 3 months (Jan 2017 - Present)

Previous Experience

Executive Vice President, Corporate Development at Booking Holdings

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Glenn Fogel

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Christopher J. Nassetta

CEO of Hilton Worldwide

2023 Compensation

Stock

$32.00M

Salary

$1.30M

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$729.69K

Total Holdings

$654.02M

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Anthony G. Capuano

CEO of Marriott International

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$1.40M

Bonus

$5.60M

Other

$981.36K

Total Holdings

$46.65M

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Peter Kern

CEO of Expedia Group, Inc.

2023 Compensation

Stock

$800.00K

Salary

$1.00M

Bonus

$500.00K

Other

$300.00K

Total Holdings

$75.53M

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Mark Hoplamazian

CEO of Hyatt Hotels

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$1.36M

Bonus

$2.59M

Other

$43.89K

Total Holdings

$84.02M

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Michael D. Brown

CEO of Travel + Leisure

2023 Compensation

Stock

$1.80M

Salary

$1.10M

Bonus

$1.58M

Other

$266.39K

Total Holdings

$24.69M

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Jason T. Liberty

CEO of Royal Caribbean Group

2023 Compensation

Stock

$35.94M

Salary

$1.25M

Bonus

$4.28M

Other

$189.25K

Total Holdings

$40.92M

Holdings

See how much did Glenn Fogel make over time.

Glenn Fogel has significant stock holdings in Booking Holdings, which peaked at over $132 million in March 2023. His wealth tied to the company suggests he strongly believes in its potential. This connection aligns executive interests with shareholders, which is...

Glenn Fogel has significant stock holdings in Booking Holdings, which peaked at over $132 million in March 2023. His wealth tied to the company suggests he strongly believes in its potential. This connection aligns executive interests with shareholders, which is a central philosophy of the firm. Despite fluctuations, Fogel's stock ownership reflects his commitment to the company's success and growth over time. As of the latest data, Fogel holds around $114 million in stock, indicating his ongoing investment in the company’s direction and future. His wealth has a close relationship with the company’s performance, which has been a focus of his leadership for years now, clearly showing the risks he’s willing to take for growth.

Total Stock Sold

$127.38M

BKNG

$127.38M

45,885 BKNG shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Glenn Fogel didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra BKNG45,885 shares worth $62.96M.
This is -50.58% and $64.42M less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Glenn Fogel.

BKNG

$3.05M

BKNG at $4.07K/share

Jul 15, 2024

Sale

BKNG

$2.93M

BKNG at $3.90K/share

Jun 17, 2024

Sale

BKNG

$2.83M

BKNG at $3.78K/share

May 15, 2024

Sale

BKNG

$2.65M

BKNG at $3.54K/share

Apr 15, 2024

Sale

BKNG

$20.14M

BKNG at $3.46K/share

Mar 15, 2024

Sale

BKNG

$14.78M

BKNG at $3.44K/share

Mar 15, 2024

Sale

BKNG

12,668 shares

BKNG

Mar 1, 2024

Received

BKNG

$2.80M

BKNG at $3.74K/share

Feb 15, 2024

Sale

BKNG

$2.62M

BKNG at $3.49K/share

Jan 16, 2024

Sale

BKNG

$2.59M

BKNG at $3.46K/share

Dec 15, 2023

Sale

Compensation History

See how much did Glenn Fogel make over time.

In 2023, Fogel’s compensation exceeded $46 million, which shows how well he’s performing as CEO. His base salary remains at $750,000 but includes a hefty bonus of $5 million for exceeding performance targets. Most of his earnings come from stock awards, which align his interests with the company’s success. Over the years, his pay has highlighted both the risks and rewards tied to leading a major travel company. The structure of his compensation reflects a focus on measurable growth, with many bonuses tied to performance and hitting specific financial benchmarks. This performance-based pay model helps attract top talent by making their success directly linked to company performance.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$39.77M

Salary

$750.00K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy emphasizes performance-based pay, aligning executive interests with those of stockholders, and attracting and retaining key talent through competitive compensation packages.

Bonus

$5.00M

Board Justification

The bonus for 2023 was determined based on the company's performance exceeding the set targets, resulting in a payout of approximately 2.7 times the target.

Other

$41.04K

Board Justification

This includes the estimated value of insurance premiums paid for life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, as well as matching contributions to the 401(k) plan, and costs related to a personal security assessment and tax preparation services.

Restricted Stock

$33.98M(12.61K RSU)

Board Justification

The stock awards that vested in 2023 include performance share units (PSUs) and restricted stock units (RSUs) granted in prior years, with a total of 12,607 shares vesting in 2023.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for determining the compensation included revenue growth and Compensation EBITDA, with the company exceeding its rigorous performance goals for 2023.

Other Booking Holdings Inc. CEOs

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Jeffery H. Boyd

Ex-CEO of Booking Holdings Inc.

April 2016 - December 2016