Craig Peters is the CEO of Getty Images, a major player in the visual content industry, where he has served since October 2019. With an MBA from Harvard Business School and extensive experience in media and technology, he has been...

Craig Peters is the CEO of Getty Images, a major player in the visual content industry, where he has served since October 2019. With an MBA from Harvard Business School and extensive experience in media and technology, he has been with the company since 2007, rising through the ranks from COO to his current position. Before Getty, Craig worked for notable companies like the PGA Tour and FOX Sports Interactive, where he accepted an Emmy in 2005 for enhancing TV content. He’s known for his strategic vision across Getty Images, iStock, and Unsplash brands. Despite recent challenges, including a year with no bonuses or stock vesting due to performance metrics not being met, Craig continues to lead the company through a tough digital landscape. His considerable insider trading, with transactions valued at millions over 2023, indicates a strong personal investment in Getty’s future. Outside of work, Craig keeps a low profile but has built a reputation for his broad understanding of the industry and commitment to the company's success. His leadership style reflects a blend of accountability and a focus on long-term growth, while navigating the ever-changing digital world.

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Craig Peters

CEO of Getty Images

Education

MBA from The Wharton School of Business, BS in Finance from The Ohio State University

Field of Expertise

Business & Management

Sector of Economy

Communication Services

CEO of Getty Images for

6 years 5 months (Jan 2019 - Present)

Previous Experience

Chief Operating Officer at Getty Images

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Craig Peters

Holdings

See how much did Craig Peters make over time.

Craig Peters holds a significant stake in Getty Images, actively engaging in insider trading with notable transactions in 2023. His trades include substantial activity, like a reported $6.33 million transaction in September and consistently high monthly trades ranging from $3.36...

Craig Peters holds a significant stake in Getty Images, actively engaging in insider trading with notable transactions in 2023. His trades include substantial activity, like a reported $6.33 million transaction in September and consistently high monthly trades ranging from $3.36 million to $6.46 million from March 2023 to March 2024. This shows his commitment and confidence in the company's direction despite not being able to capitalize on stock options or bonuses recently due to unmet performance goals. Over the past couple of years, his total compensation has been marked by fluctuations, reflecting the company’s operational strategy during a challenging market. His financial moves suggest he believes strongly in the company’s recovery and future prospects.

Mar 17, 2025

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shares

GETY @ $2.15

Total Stock Sold

$3.88M

GETY

$3.88M

721,245 GETY shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Craig Peters didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra GETY721,245 shares worth $6.60M.
This is 69.87% and $2.71M more than what they got when they sold the stock.

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Craig Peters.

GETY

$72.06K

GETY at $2.20/share

Dec 24, 2024

Sale

GETY

66,500 shares

GETY

Jul 11, 2024

Received

GETY

$106.52K

GETY at $3.23/share

Jun 25, 2024

Sale

GETY

$685.82K

GETY at $4.41/share

Mar 25, 2024

Sale

GETY

296,701 shares

GETY

Feb 20, 2024

Received

GETY

$400.33K

GETY at $5.20/share

Dec 21, 2023

Sale

GETY

$290.79K

GETY at $5.03/share

Dec 19, 2023

Sale

GETY

$7.00K

GETY at $5.00/share

Nov 30, 2023

Sale

GETY

$19.09K

GETY at $5.02/share

Nov 28, 2023

Sale

GETY

296,698 shares

GETY

Nov 17, 2023

Received

Compensation History

See how much did Craig Peters make over time.

In 2023, Craig Peters' total compensation was around $10 million, primarily from stock options rather than traditional bonuses or salary increases. His salary was $983,650, with no bonuses awarded, as performance measures weren't met. The options he exercised were significant, totaling over 5 million shares of stock. The lack of performance-based bonuses in two consecutive years highlights challenges the company faces. Previous years saw more robust packages, with total compensation in 2022 dropping sharply to around $1.48 million, severely affected by unmet performance metrics. His compensation structure indicates a heavy reliance on long-term stock performance rather than immediate cash rewards, aligning his interests closely with shareholders.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$1.01M

Salary

$983.65K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy aims to attract, retain, and reward talented executives while aligning their interests with those of stockholders through performance-based incentives.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

No annual cash bonus payments were approved for 2023 due to unmet performance measures.

Other

$23.90K

Board Justification

Includes reportable income on split-benefit life insurance policies, tax gross-up for such income, and employer matching contributions under the 401(k) plan.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 RSU)

Board Justification

No performance restricted stock unit awards vested in 2023 as the threshold metrics were not achieved.

Performance Metrics

Performance metrics for the cash bonus plan were based on corporate revenue and year-on-year currency neutral growth of adjusted EBITDA.