Paul J. Hennessy is the CEO of Shutterstock, Inc., a role he assumed on July 1, 2022. Before joining Shutterstock, he had a robust career in the tech and travel sectors. He was the CEO of priceline.com, where he honed...
Paul J. Hennessy is the CEO of Shutterstock, Inc., a role he assumed on July 1, 2022. Before joining Shutterstock, he had a robust career in the tech and travel sectors. He was the CEO of priceline.com, where he honed his leadership skills in a fast-paced online environment. Prior to that, he worked with Booking.com as the Chief Marketing Officer, pushing boundaries in the online travel space. Hennessy sits on the board of directors for Vroom, Inc., a platform for buying pre-owned cars. Besides his professional achievements, he's been involved with Shutterstock since April 2015, showing a commitment to the company and its mission for years. In 2023, he earned $8.11 million in total compensation, primarily from salary and bonuses tied to company performance. Hennessy has made notable stock trades, with transactions reaching as high as $24 million in a single month before the pandemic. His journey reflects a deep understanding of technology and market dynamics, which he uses to steer Shutterstock's strategy forward.