Sharmistha Dubey is the former CEO of Match Group, a company known for its popular dating platforms. With a solid educational background, she graduated with a Bachelor of Technology from the Indian Institute of Technology and earned a Master’s in...

Sharmistha Dubey is the former CEO of Match Group, a company known for its popular dating platforms. With a solid educational background, she graduated with a Bachelor of Technology from the Indian Institute of Technology and earned a Master’s in engineering from Ohio State University. Dubey has held various significant roles within the company, including President of Match Group Americas and Chief Operating Officer of Tinder. Her leadership during challenging times in the dating market showcased her strategic capacity. Notably, in 2021, her total compensation reached $35.1 million, largely from vested stock units, indicating a strong commitment to aligning her interests with that of shareholders. Additionally, she has been active in buying and selling stocks, with significant insider trading activity peaking at $27 million in early 2022. Currently, her wealth is still largely tied to Match Group, proving she remains invested in the company’s future prospects. Sharmistha's journey reflects a blend of technical skill and managerial experience, making her a noteworthy figure in the tech industry.

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2. Holdings

3. Insider Trading

4. Compensation History

5. Other Match Group CEOs

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Sharmistha Dubey

Ex-CEO of Match Group

Education

B.Tech from Indian Institute of Technology, M.S. from Ohio State University

Field of Expertise

Technology & Engineering - Engineering

Sector of Economy

Communication Services

Born

February 1, 1972 - 53 years ago

CEO of Match Group for

2 years 2 months (Mar 2020 - May 2022)

Previous Experience

Chief Operating Officer of Tinder, President of Match Group Americas, Chief Product Officer of The Princeton Review and Tutor.com, EVP of Tutor.com, CPO of Match.com

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Sharmistha Dubey

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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 Sharmistha Dubey make over time.

Sharmistha Dubey has been significantly involved in insider trading activities while at Match Group. Her holdings peaked at $27 million in early 2022, reflecting strong confidence in the company's stock. Prior to this peak, her portfolio saw fluctuations, particularly in...

Sharmistha Dubey has been significantly involved in insider trading activities while at Match Group. Her holdings peaked at $27 million in early 2022, reflecting strong confidence in the company's stock. Prior to this peak, her portfolio saw fluctuations, particularly in 2021, where she traded millions of dollars worth of stock each month, sometimes exceeding $20 million. As of now, her financial stake in Match Group indicates that she has maintained a substantial interest in the company's performance, further underscoring her commitment. This level of involvement in the company's stock market activities is noteworthy, as it highlights her confidence in the future of Match Group amidst the changing dynamics of the dating service industry.

Mar 18, 2025

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shares

FTV @ $74.38

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shares

MTCH @ $NaN

Total Stock Sold

$25.64M

MTCH

$25.64M

447,107 MTCH shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Sharmistha Dubey didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra MTCH447,107 shares worth $38.31M.
This is 49.38% and $12.66M more than what they got when they sold the stock.

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Sharmistha Dubey.

FTV

$137.62K

FTV at $38.07/share

Jun 3, 2024

Received

FTV

$137.76K

FTV at $32.80/share

Jun 6, 2023

Received

FTV

$107.68K

FTV at $29.87/share

Jun 6, 2022

Received

FTV

$102.77K

FTV at $35.69/share

Jun 8, 2021

Received

FTV

$78.86K

FTV at $35.37/share

Aug 6, 2020

Received

MTCH

$11.07M

MTCH at $76.79/share

Feb 18, 2020

Sale

MTCH

$2.29M

MTCH at $57.60/share

Feb 13, 2019

Sale

MTCH

$7.05M

MTCH at $57.84/share

Feb 9, 2019

Sale

MTCH

$5.36M

MTCH at $37.99/share

Feb 9, 2018

Sale

Compensation History

See how much did Sharmistha Dubey make over time.

In 2022, Sharmistha Dubey’s total compensation as the CEO of Match Group amounted to approximately $23 million, which includes her base salary, bonuses, and a massive portion of vested stocks. Interestingly, she did not receive any bonuses during her final year as CEO, indicating a focus on long-term performance rather than short-term gains. Most of her income came from vested stock units that had significant value due to her strategic moves within the company. Before this, in 2021, her earnings were over $3.5 million, which highlights how her compensation structure was tailored to motivate long-term growth. While her pay was generous, it also reflects the confidence the board had in her leadership to drive Match Group's objectives forward and improve shareholder value.

Year

2022

Total Compensation

$25.23M

Salary

$424.04K

Board Justification

Match Group’s executive compensation program is designed to increase long-term stockholder value by attracting, retaining, motivating and rewarding leaders who have the competence, character, experience and ambition necessary to drive Match Group to meet its growth and profitability objectives.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

Ms. Dubey did not receive any bonuses for her service in 2022.

Other

$3.82M

Board Justification

Includes $29,258 in fees earned for non-employee director services performed during 2022 following her resignation as Chief Executive Officer and $3,782,040, which represents the value of RSUs that vested on an accelerated basis on May 31, 2022.

Restricted Stock

$20.98M(245.75K RSU)

Board Justification

Represents RSUs that vested on an accelerated basis on May 31, 2022, pursuant to Ms. Dubey's employment agreement as a result of her resignation as Chief Executive Officer.

Performance Metrics

The determination of bonus amounts is based on a non-formulaic assessment of factors that vary from year to year, including a discretionary assessment of Company and individual performance.

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Bernard Kim

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May 2022 - Present