Barry McCarthy is the CEO of Peloton Interactive, Inc., a role he took on in February 2022. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in History from Williams College and an MBA in Finance from the Wharton School. Before joining Peloton,...
Barry McCarthy is the CEO of Peloton Interactive, Inc., a role he took on in February 2022. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in History from Williams College and an MBA in Finance from the Wharton School. Before joining Peloton, McCarthy worked as the Chief Financial Officer at Spotify and was also a key player at Netflix during its early growth as CFO. He has made significant contributions to tech companies, serving on boards like Spotify and Instacart. He stepped in as CEO after Peloton's co-founder John Foley, signaling a shift in leadership at the company during its challenging times post-COVID. McCarthy's compensation package included a hefty annual salary of $1,250,000 and a substantial stock option award of 8,000,000 shares, designed to incentivize him to succeed for the long term. While overseeing the company's performance, he has played a crucial role in reshaping its strategy and moving towards sustainable growth. As of May 2024, he will transition to a strategic advisory role, helping navigate Peloton through changes ahead.