Gregory R. Blatt, born in 1968, is a seasoned leader with a law background, having earned his J.D. from Columbia Law School and a B.A. from Colgate University. He served as the CEO of Match Group from December 2010 until...

Gregory R. Blatt, born in 1968, is a seasoned leader with a law background, having earned his J.D. from Columbia Law School and a B.A. from Colgate University. He served as the CEO of Match Group from December 2010 until December 2017. Under his guidance, Match Group transformed into a global leader in online dating, with significant revenue growth driven by platforms like Tinder and Match.com. Blatt's compensation during his tenure included notable performance bonuses that reflected the company's success. In 2017 alone, he earned about $4 million, showing a strong link between his leadership and the company’s performance metrics. After stepping down as CEO, he continued to play a role as an advisor until early 2020, ensuring a smooth transition for his successor. Interestingly, Blatt’s value in company stock saw a high of around $157 million in the latter part of 2020, demonstrating a substantial connection between his personal wealth and the company he led. His strategic decisions and steady presence have left a lasting mark on the organization.

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Gregory R. Blatt

Ex-CEO of Match Group

Education

J.D. from Columbia Law School, B.A. from Colgate University

Field of Expertise

Legal & Compliance - Law

Sector of Economy

Communication Services

Born

August 1, 1968 - 56 years ago

CEO of Match Group for

7 years 0 months (Dec 2010 - Dec 2017)

Previous Experience

Chief Executive Officer of Match.com, Inc., Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of IAC, General Counsel of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Gregory R. Blatt

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Whitney Wolfe Herd

Founder and CEO of Bumble, Inc.

2023 Compensation

Stock

$2.45M

Salary

$650.00K

Bonus

$424.84K

Other

$13.20K

Total Holdings

$4.08M

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Sundar Pichai

CEO of Alphabet Inc.

2023 Compensation

Stock

$155.42M

Salary

$2.00M

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$6.80M

Total Holdings

$459.19M

Holdings

See how much did Gregory R. Blatt make over time.

Gregory R. Blatt has seen his stock holdings fluctuate significantly during his time at Match Group. In early 2020, his holdings peaked at around $157 million, reflecting the company’s increasing market value, partly driven by the success of Tinder and...

Gregory R. Blatt has seen his stock holdings fluctuate significantly during his time at Match Group. In early 2020, his holdings peaked at around $157 million, reflecting the company’s increasing market value, partly driven by the success of Tinder and other platforms. After achieving impressive highs through 2020, Blatt's worth saw smaller changes in 2021 and 2022, with values between $100 million and $160 million at various points. As of 2024, his holdings have declined to around $37 million, indicating a mix of selling or market adjustments over time. This trajectory highlights how his wealth has closely mirrored the company’s performance and stock price movements during his tenure and beyond.

Mar 18, 2025

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shares

MTCH @ $30.99

Total Stock Sold

$18.64M

MTCH

$18.64M

456,673 MTCH shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Gregory R. Blatt didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra MTCH456,673 shares worth $41.73M.
This is 123.86% and $23.09M more than what they got when they sold the stock.

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Gregory R. Blatt.

MTCH

$18.13M

MTCH at $39.70/share

Mar 2, 2018

Sale

Compensation History

See how much did Gregory R. Blatt make over time.

During his tenure as CEO of Match Group, Gregory R. Blatt received substantial compensation, notably linked to the company's performance. His total pay included a fixed salary of $1 million and various bonuses tied to key performance metrics such as revenue and EBITDA growth. For instance, in 2017, he earned $4 million, primarily from a performance bonus of $3 million. Despite the fluctuations in his bonuses and pay, his compensation strategy was centered on aligning his interests with those of shareholders and driving company success. Overall, his approach focused on motivating top talent while rewarding results, ensuring that compensation reflected the company’s growth and challenges.

Year

2017

Total Compensation

$4.01M

Salary

$1.00M

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy is designed to attract, retain, and motivate executives while aligning their interests with those of the stockholders, with a focus on performance-based compensation.

Bonus

$3.00M

Board Justification

The bonus for 2017 was based on the achievement of performance targets related to EBITDA, revenue, and share price growth, which were all met. The Committee exercised discretion to reduce the maximum bonus amounts based on overall performance and individual contributions.

Other

$8.10K

Board Justification

Other compensation includes 401(k) matching contributions and other benefits.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 N/A)

Board Justification

No stock awards were granted to Mr. Blatt in 2017, as the Committee elected not to make an additional award to him during the annual review.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for determining the bonus included EBITDA growth, revenue targets, and share price appreciation.

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Amanda W. Ginsberg

Ex-CEO of Match Group

December 2017 - March 2020