Libor Michalek is the President of Affirm Holdings, Inc., a company known for its innovative approach to digital finance. Born on May 20, 1977, Libor holds a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He has...
Libor Michalek is the President of Affirm Holdings, Inc., a company known for its innovative approach to digital finance. Born on May 20, 1977, Libor holds a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He has a rich background in technology, having previously worked as an Engineering Director at YouTube and Google. Before joining Affirm, he served as Chief Technology Officer of Slide, which was acquired by Google in 2010. Libor has been at Affirm since 2015 and was appointed President in December 2022, after excelling in various roles including overseeing technology and operations. His leadership has been crucial as Affirm adapted to the evolving financial landscape. Interestingly, despite his role, Libor does not receive substantial cash bonuses or stock awards, focusing instead on long-term performance incentives, which reflects the company’s philosophy of tying compensation closely to company success. His wealth in Affirm's Class A stock has seen fluctuations, peaking at around $152.5 million in late 2021, showcasing the volatile nature of tech stock investments. Libor embodies the blend of technical expertise and leadership necessary in today's fintech world.