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George Arison is the CEO of Grindr Inc., a well-known technology company focused on building digital solutions for LGBTQ+ communities. He holds a B.A. in Economics from Harvard University, which laid the groundwork for his understanding of business dynamics and...

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George Arison

CEO of Grindr

Education

Bachelor's degree from Middlebury College

Field of Expertise

Business & Management

Sector of Economy

Technology

Born

January 1, 1978 - 47 years ago

CEO of Grindr for

2 years 5 months (Nov 2022 - Present)

Previous Experience

Founder and CEO of Shift Technologies, Inc.

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of George Arison

Holdings

See how much did George Arison make over time.

George Arison currently holds about 400,000 shares of Grindr. Since his appointment as CEO in November 2022, this number has contributed significantly to his wealth and aligns with his leadership role. In 2023, he also vested around 10,000 shares as...

Total Stock Sold

$893.77K

GRND

$893.77K

90,000 GRND shares

What if they kept their stock?

If George Arison didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra GRND90,000 shares worth $3.29M.
This is 267.55% and $2.39M more than what they got when they sold the stock.

Charitable Transactions

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615,000 shares

GRND

Recent Charitable Transactions

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170,000 shares

GRND

Jan 8, 2025

Charity

GRND

65,000 shares

GRND

Nov 12, 2024

Charity

GRND

75,000 shares

GRND

Aug 22, 2024

Charity

GRND

75,000 shares

GRND

Jun 6, 2024

Charity

GRND

130,000 shares

GRND

Mar 11, 2024

Charity

GRND

100,000 shares

GRND

Dec 14, 2023

Charity

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of George Arison.

GRND

170,000 shares

GRND

Jan 8, 2025

Charity

GRND

65,000 shares

GRND

Nov 12, 2024

Charity

GRND

75,000 shares

GRND

Aug 22, 2024

Charity

GRND

$29.31K

GRND at $10.00/share

Jun 25, 2024

Sale

GRND

$877.66K

GRND at $10.08/share

Jun 17, 2024

Sale

GRND

75,000 shares

GRND

Jun 6, 2024

Charity

GRND

130,000 shares

GRND

Mar 11, 2024

Charity

GRND

247,898 shares

GRND

Mar 11, 2024

Received

GRND

100,000 shares

GRND

Dec 14, 2023

Charity

GRND

$24.82K

GRND at $8.45/share

Dec 14, 2023

Purchase

Compensation History

See how much did George Arison make over time.

In 2023, George Arison's compensation package totaled $680,000. This included a base salary of $500,000, a performance bonus of $150,000 based on key metrics like revenue growth, and other benefits totaling $30,000. His long-term incentives also featured the vesting of 10,000 shares of common stock worth about $200,000. The structure of his pay highlights how closely it aligns with Grindr’s performance, encouraging a focus on shareholder value. This compensation strategy reflects a clear philosophy of tying executive pay to company results, motivating Arison to push for consistent growth as he leads Grindr into the future.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$880.00K

Salary

$500.00K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy is designed to align executive pay with company performance and shareholder interests, focusing on long-term value creation.

Bonus

$150.00K

Board Justification

The bonus is based on the company's performance metrics including revenue growth and user engagement for the fiscal year 2023.

Other

$30.00K

Board Justification

Other compensation includes health benefits and retirement contributions.

Restricted Stock

$200.00K(10K common stock)

Board Justification

10,000 shares of common stock vested in 2023 as part of the long-term incentive plan.

Performance Metrics

Performance metrics include revenue growth, EBITDA margins, and user engagement metrics.