Dave Gilboa, born in 1980, co-founded Warby Parker in 2010 and has been leading the company as Co-CEO ever since. He holds an MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Under his leadership, Warby Parker transformed the...

Dave Gilboa, born in 1980, co-founded Warby Parker in 2010 and has been leading the company as Co-CEO ever since. He holds an MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Under his leadership, Warby Parker transformed the eyewear industry by focusing on online sales and affordable pricing, all while maintaining a strong social mission, like the Buy a Pair, Give a Pair program that distributes eyewear to those in need. His experience includes roles at Bain & Company and Allen & Company before starting Warby Parker. In 2023, his total compensation was approximately $907,144, including a base salary of $525,000. Gilboa has been involved in key decisions about the company's performance metrics, linking his compensation directly to the success of the business. Notably, he had a significant insider trading history, peaking at a personal wealth valuation of over $437 million in December 2021. His strategic approach and experience have helped Warby Parker continue to grow and innovate in the competitive retail space.

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Dave Gilboa

Founder and CEO of Warby Parker

Education

Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering from UC Berkeley, MBA from The Wharton School

Field of Expertise

Business & Management

Sector of Economy

Healthcare

Born

January 1, 1981 - 44 years ago

CEO of Warby Parker for

15 years 3 months (Jan 2010 - Present)

Previous Experience

Worked at Bain & Company and Allen & Company

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Dave Gilboa

Holdings

See how much did Dave Gilboa make over time.

As of 2024, Dave Gilboa’s holdings in Warby Parker reached notable highs, particularly around December 2021 when his wealth peaked at over $437 million. His insider trading activities show fluctuations, starting from about $50.58 million in September 2021 and peaking...

As of 2024, Dave Gilboa’s holdings in Warby Parker reached notable highs, particularly around December 2021 when his wealth peaked at over $437 million. His insider trading activities show fluctuations, starting from about $50.58 million in September 2021 and peaking significantly by December of the same year. Through 2023, his net worth fluctuated between $94 million and $132 million, indicating robust engagement with the company's stock performance. By early 2024, he maintained around $129 million in holdings, reflecting his ongoing commitment to the company’s long-term success and profitability.

Total Stock Sold

$55.72M

WRBY

$55.72M

2,086,074 WRBY shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Dave Gilboa didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra WRBY2,086,074 shares worth $113.67M.
This is 104% and $57.95M more than what they got when they sold the stock.

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Dave Gilboa.

WRBY

$4.80M

WRBY at $23.65/share

Mar 3, 2025

Sale

WRBY

23,250 shares

WRBY

Mar 3, 2025

Received

WRBY

$9.49M

WRBY at $25.32/share

Jan 2, 2025

Sale

WRBY

$3.62M

WRBY at $25.11/share

Dec 20, 2024

Sale

WRBY

$1.40M

WRBY at $25.09/share

Dec 18, 2024

Sale

WRBY

$8.50M

WRBY at $23.67/share

Dec 10, 2024

Sale

WRBY

$817.65K

WRBY at $22.61/share

Dec 3, 2024

Sale

WRBY

$1.02M

WRBY at $13.34/share

Sep 6, 2024

Sale

WRBY

$2.93M

WRBY at $16.68/share

Jun 7, 2024

Sale

WRBY

$967.73K

WRBY at $12.04/share

Mar 6, 2024

Sale

Compensation History

See how much did Dave Gilboa make over time.

In 2023, Dave Gilboa received a total compensation of approximately $907,144. This broke down into a salary of $525,000 and a performance-based bonus of $368,944, which was tied to the company meeting financial targets. Notably, he did not receive stock grants that year, as he benefits from multi-year founder grants provided earlier. The compensation structure emphasizes a strong connection between his earnings and the company's performance metrics, highlighting a focus on long-term success rather than short-term payouts.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$3.73M

Salary

$525.00K

Board Justification

The compensation program is designed to drive performance by aligning compensation with business performance and the long-term success of the Company, with a majority of total direct compensation tied to the value of Common Stock.

Bonus

$368.94K

Board Justification

The 2023 Annual Bonus Program was earned at 93.7% of target based on actual performance relative to pre-established net revenue and adjusted EBITDA margin targets.

Other

$13.20K

Board Justification

Represents matching contributions made under the Company’s 401(k) plan.

Restricted Stock

$2.82M(225.18K RSU)

Board Justification

Includes RSUs that were earned and vested in 2023 but were not released until March 2024 in accordance with the Company’s ordinary release schedule.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for the 2023 compensation included net revenue and adjusted EBITDA margin targets.