Andrew Pascal is the CEO and Chairman of Playstudios, a gaming company that he helped co-found in 2011. With an MBA from Stanford University and a background in the gaming industry, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the...

Andrew Pascal is the CEO and Chairman of Playstudios, a gaming company that he helped co-found in 2011. With an MBA from Stanford University and a background in the gaming industry, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s direction. Before founding Playstudios, Pascal held key positions at Wynn Las Vegas, where he was involved in launching award-winning resorts. In 2022, he earned a total compensation of $1.25 million, mainly from a mix of salary and transaction-related earnings from acquisitions. Interestingly, his insider trading activity shows he has significant stakes in Playstudios, with notable stock transactions fluctuating from $444.77K to $3.49 million over time. Pascal has helped diversify Playstudios' portfolio, growing a casual gaming space that attracts millions of players. He believes in creating a unique gaming experience that blends fun with rewards. Andrew has shown commitment to both growth and innovation in the gaming sector, making strategic moves to enhance the company's position in the market.

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Andrew Pascal

Founder and CEO of Playstudios

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Colorado, Boulder

Field of Expertise

Business & Management

Sector of Economy

Technology

Born

April 14, 1966 - 58 years ago

CEO of Playstudios for

3 years 9 months (Jun 2021 - Present)

Previous Experience

Senior Vice President of Product Marketing and Development at Wynn Las Vegas, President and CEO of WagerWorks, Inc.

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Andrew Pascal

Holdings

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Andrew Pascal has been active in trading shares of Playstudios, significantly affecting his financial standing. His transactions reflect a keen awareness of market dynamics, with insider trading values showing a steep rise from $444.77K in December 2021 to peaks of...

Andrew Pascal has been active in trading shares of Playstudios, significantly affecting his financial standing. His transactions reflect a keen awareness of market dynamics, with insider trading values showing a steep rise from $444.77K in December 2021 to peaks of over $3.49 million in the following years. Despite fluctuations, his wealth has mostly been tied to his holdings in Playstudios, reflecting both his confidence in the company and a personal investment in its future. At one point, Pascal’s holdings made up a large portion of his assets. His active trading suggests a strategic approach, aligning his financial interests with the performance of the games his company develops. Currently, he controls around 75% of the voting power in Playstudios, indicating a strong influence over its direction and operations.

Charitable Transactions

MYPS

3,797,468 shares

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Recent Charitable Transactions

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3,797,468 shares

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Dec 31, 2021

Charity

Insider Trading

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MYPS

$61.60K

MYPS at $4.56/share

Jun 27, 2022

Purchase

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$60.45K

MYPS at $6.30/share

Jun 21, 2022

Purchase

MYPS

$61.02K

MYPS at $5.45/share

Jun 14, 2022

Purchase

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$60.35K

MYPS at $5.75/share

Jun 6, 2022

Purchase

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$60.26K

MYPS at $6.41/share

Jun 1, 2022

Purchase

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$60.17K

MYPS at $5.62/share

May 24, 2022

Purchase

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$60.26K

MYPS at $5.29/share

May 16, 2022

Purchase

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$60.24K

MYPS at $4.21/share

May 9, 2022

Purchase

MYPS

$60.58K

MYPS at $6.00/share

May 3, 2022

Purchase

MYPS

$60.35K

MYPS at $5.59/share

Apr 25, 2022

Purchase

Compensation History

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In 2022, Andrew Pascal's total compensation was $1.25 million, which included a base salary of $500,000 and a cash bonus of $375,000 linked to the company's performance metrics. His compensation also involved transaction-related earnings totaling $378,500 from the acquisition of Brainium Studios. Unlike some CEOs who might rely heavily on stock options or awards for their income, Pascal's pay structure emphasizes a mix of salary and bonuses, designed to motivate and reward based on tangible financial outcomes. This approach aligns with his philosophy of accountability and performance in leading Playstudios.

Year

2022

Total Compensation

$1.25M

Salary

$500.00K

Board Justification

The objective of our compensation program is to provide a total compensation package to each NEO to enable us to attract, motivate and retain outstanding individuals, align the interests of our executive team with those of our equity holders, encourage individual and collective contributions to the successful execution of our short- and long-term business strategies and reward NEOs for performance.

Bonus

$375.00K

Board Justification

Annual cash bonuses are paid to incentivize the NEOs to achieve our annual financial and operating performance metrics goals and are paid at the discretion of the Board of Directors.

Other

$375.00K

Board Justification

Transaction-related compensation received as a result of our acquisition of Brainium Studios LLC.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 )

Board Justification

No stock awards were vested in 2022 as per the provided information.

Performance Metrics

Annual financial and operating performance metrics goals.