Sven-Olof Lindblad, born on November 3, 1959, holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of California, Berkeley. He has been the CEO of Lindblad Expeditions Holdings since rejoining in 2023, after initially leading the company from 2015 to 2021. Known...

Sven-Olof Lindblad, born on November 3, 1959, holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of California, Berkeley. He has been the CEO of Lindblad Expeditions Holdings since rejoining in 2023, after initially leading the company from 2015 to 2021. Known for focusing on sustainable travel experiences, Lindblad has influenced the way people explore the world. Under his leadership, the company emphasizes guest satisfaction and performance metrics like Adjusted EBITDA. In 2023, he earned a total compensation of $2,352,502, which included a significant performance bonus linked to company success. Lindblad has seen fluctuations in his company’s stock value over the years, peaking at over $217 million in September 2019. His understanding of the travel industry is backed by years of experience, and he continues to shape the growth of Lindblad Expeditions Holdings in a period marked by recovery and renewed interest in travel after the pandemic.

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Sven-Olof Lindblad

Founder and Ex-CEO of Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Inc.

Field of Expertise

Other - Travel

Sector of Economy

Consumer Cyclical

CEO of Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Inc. for

1 year 6 months (Jul 2023 - Jan 2025)

Previous Experience

Unknown

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Sven-Olof Lindblad

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Harry Sommer

CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$1.00M

Bonus

$1.00M

Other

$66.24K

Total Holdings

$10.52M

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Arnold W. Donald

CEO of Carnival Corporation

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$0.00

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$106.57K

Total Holdings

$27.06M

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Jason T. Liberty

CEO of Royal Caribbean Group

2023 Compensation

Stock

$35.94M

Salary

$1.25M

Bonus

$4.28M

Other

$189.25K

Total Holdings

$40.92M

Holdings

See how much did Sven-Olof Lindblad make over time.

Sven-Olof Lindblad has experienced notable fluctuations in his stock holdings in Lindblad Expeditions, with values peaking at $217.77 million in September 2019, just before a significant drop due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which saw his company's stock...

Sven-Olof Lindblad has experienced notable fluctuations in his stock holdings in Lindblad Expeditions, with values peaking at $217.77 million in September 2019, just before a significant drop due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which saw his company's stock dip to $64.08 million by April 2020. Recovery began in 2021, peaking again at around $234.70 million in February 2021. More recently, by September 2023, the value was back down to $94.61 million, showing how dynamic his holdings can be, influenced by both company performance and broader market conditions. These numbers illustrate not just Lindblad's personal wealth tied to his leadership but also the fluctuating nature of the travel industry during challenging events.

Mar 17, 2025

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shares

LIND @ $10.19

Total Stock Sold

$12.78M

LIND

$12.78M

793,536 LIND shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Sven-Olof Lindblad didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra LIND793,536 shares worth $7.76M.
This is -39.31% and $5.03M less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Charitable Transactions

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1,033,750 shares

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Recent Charitable Transactions

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262,500 shares

LIND

Dec 21, 2022

Charity

LIND

10,000 shares

LIND

Jan 4, 2020

Charity

LIND

10,930 shares

LIND

Aug 25, 2019

Charity

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10,000 shares

LIND

Feb 27, 2019

Charity

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6,500 shares

LIND

Sep 5, 2018

Charity

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13,200 shares

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Aug 31, 2018

Charity

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Sven-Olof Lindblad.

LIND

$255.29K

LIND at $7.95/share

Aug 21, 2024

Purchase

LIND

$183.94K

LIND at $12.05/share

Jul 28, 2023

Sale

LIND

200,000 shares

LIND

Jul 21, 2023

Received

LIND

$34.35K

LIND at $12.05/share

May 4, 2023

Sale

LIND

$58.14K

LIND at $12.01/share

Apr 20, 2023

Sale

LIND

$176.33K

LIND at $12.09/share

Feb 7, 2023

Sale

LIND

$290.08K

LIND at $12.07/share

Feb 3, 2023

Sale

LIND

$1.73M

LIND at $12.17/share

Feb 1, 2023

Sale

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262,500 shares

LIND

Dec 21, 2022

Charity

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9,615 shares

LIND

Aug 8, 2022

Received

Compensation History

See how much did Sven-Olof Lindblad make over time.

In 2023, Sven-Olof Lindblad's compensation reached $2,352,502, which reflects a well-structured pay package aimed at performance. His base salary was $187,500, accompanied by a bonus of $133,737 largely based on meeting specific company performance metrics. This bonus indicates a strong alignment with shareholder interests. In addition, he received 45,024 vested stock units valued at around $325,432, contributing to his significant overall compensation. In contrast, 2021 was a low point, where he declined a salary and earned only $38,625 due to pandemic-related hardships. This pay structure is designed to encourage executives to drive growth and deliver results, making Lindblad's recent success in compensation particularly noteworthy.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$681.93K

Salary

$187.50K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy aims to attract and retain skilled executives, aligning their interests with those of shareholders through performance-based incentives.

Bonus

$133.74K

Board Justification

The bonus is based on performance metrics including Adjusted EBITDA, Net Yield per Available Guest Night, and Guest Satisfaction, with a target award level of 75% of base salary, resulting in an earned amount of 95.1% of the target for 2023.

Other

$35.27K

Board Justification

Other compensation includes 401(k) match and health insurance premiums.

Restricted Stock

$325.43K(45.02K RSU)

Board Justification

The stock that vested in 2023 consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) that were granted in prior years and vested based on continued service.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for 2023 included Adjusted EBITDA, Net Yield per Available Guest Night, and Guest Satisfaction.

Other Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Inc. CEOs

Here are other CEOs of Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Inc.

Dolf Berle

Ex-CEO of Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Inc.

May 2021 - June 2023

Natalya Leahy

CEO of Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Inc.

January 2025 - Present