Ryan Cohen is the CEO and Chairman of GameStop Corp., appointed in late September 2023. He previously served as the Executive Chairman and knows the gaming industry well, having also co-founded Chewy, a popular online pet food retailer, where he...

Ryan Cohen is the CEO and Chairman of GameStop Corp., appointed in late September 2023. He previously served as the Executive Chairman and knows the gaming industry well, having also co-founded Chewy, a popular online pet food retailer, where he was at the helm from 2018 until 2019. One interesting aspect of Cohen's leadership is his hands-off compensation approach; in 2023, he received no salary, bonus, or stock grants. This reflects his focus on long-term performance and shareholder interests rather than short-term financial gain. Cohen's significant involvement in the companies he leads, combined with his entrepreneurial spirit, drives innovation and adaptive strategies. He gained considerable recognition for his role in revitalizing Chewy, leading it to a successful IPO.

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Ryan Cohen

CEO of GameStop

Field of Expertise

Business & Management - Entrepreneurship

Sector of Economy

Consumer Cyclical

CEO of GameStop for

1 year 6 months (Sep 2023 - Present)

Previous Experience

Unknown

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Ryan Cohen

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Vladimir Tenev

Founder and CEO of Robinhood Markets, Inc.

2023 Compensation

Stock

$2.39M

Salary

$34.25K

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$2.40M

Total Holdings

$1.97B

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Sundar Pichai

CEO of Alphabet Inc.

2023 Compensation

Stock

$155.42M

Salary

$2.00M

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$6.80M

Total Holdings

$459.19M

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Andrew R. Jassy

CEO of Amazon

2023 Compensation

Stock

$27.83M

Salary

$365.00K

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$992.76K

Total Holdings

$19.04M

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Elon Musk

Founder and CEO of Tesla, Inc.

2023 Compensation

Stock

$1.86M

Salary

$0.00

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$0.00

Total Holdings

$92.56B

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Alexander Karp

Founder and CEO of Palantir Technologies Inc.

2023 Compensation

Stock

$54.41M

Salary

$1.10M

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$2.40M

Total Holdings

$12.81B

Holdings

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Ryan Cohen's holdings have seen dramatic changes over the years. He initially garnered substantial wealth through his stake in Chewy, flaunting a total compensation package of approximately $149.8 million in 2019, which included vested stock valued at around $37.2 million....

Ryan Cohen's holdings have seen dramatic changes over the years. He initially garnered substantial wealth through his stake in Chewy, flaunting a total compensation package of approximately $149.8 million in 2019, which included vested stock valued at around $37.2 million. However, since taking charge at GameStop in 2023, Cohen's strategy has shifted significantly. Currently, his compensation is entirely non-monetary, reflecting investment in the company’s future. With no recent stock grants or salaries reported, his financial stakes appear more aligned with long-term growth for GameStop, where he aims to build shareholder value rather than rely on personal earnings from the role.

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Compensation History

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In 2023, Ryan Cohen's compensation at GameStop was noteworthy not for its abundance, but for its absence. Unlike many CEOs, Cohen opted to receive no salary, bonuses, or stock grants. This decision underscores a unique philosophy: aligning his incentives with the long-term performance of the company, rather than short-term financial achievements. In contrast, his previous position at Chewy saw him receiving nearly $150 million in total compensation for 2019, which included a salary, bonuses based on performance, and over $37 million from vested stock. His apparent shift from a traditional compensation package to a voluntary lack of pay serves as a sign of his commitment to GameStop's future and may influence other executives to reconsider how they define success and reward themselves and their teams.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$0.00

Salary

$0.00

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy focuses on aligning executive pay with long-term performance and shareholder value.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

No bonus was awarded for the year 2023.

Other

$0.00

Board Justification

No other compensation was reported for 2023.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 common stock)

Board Justification

No stock vested in 2023.

Performance Metrics

Performance metrics for 2023 were not disclosed.

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Mark H. Robinson

Ex-CEO of GameStop

April 2021 - September 2023