William Ready is the current CEO of Pinterest, appointed in June 2022, bringing a wealth of experience from his previous roles at Google and PayPal. Before leading Pinterest, he was responsible for expanding commerce and payment features at Google, focusing...

William Ready is the current CEO of Pinterest, appointed in June 2022, bringing a wealth of experience from his previous roles at Google and PayPal. Before leading Pinterest, he was responsible for expanding commerce and payment features at Google, focusing on new users, which aligns well with Pinterest's growth goals. His journey includes leading Braintree, a payment company acquired by PayPal, where he played a key role in developing what would become the Venmo app. Ready has a solid educational background with a degree in Business Administration from the University of Michigan. Despite his significant past compensation of over $122 million in 2022, in 2023 he earned $522,667, which included no bonuses and no stock grants. Interestingly, Ready's stock values at Pinterest saw a peak earlier in 2021, exemplifying the fluctuations in tech stock performance. Notably, he is also on the board of Williams-Sonoma, highlighting his connections in the business world. With an understanding of online commerce and user engagement, Ready is steering Pinterest into an exciting phase.

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2. Holdings

3. Insider Trading

4. Compensation History

5. Other Pinterest, Inc. CEOs

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William Ready

CEO of Pinterest, Inc.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Michigan

Field of Expertise

Business & Management

Sector of Economy

Communication Services

Born

January 1, 1980 - 45 years ago

CEO of Pinterest, Inc. for

2 years 11 months (Jun 2022 - Present)

Previous Experience

President of Commerce, Payments & Next Billion Users at Google; COO of PayPal; CEO of Braintree

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of William Ready

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Mark Zuckerberg

Founder and CEO of Meta Platforms, Inc.

2022 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$1.00

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$27.11M

Total Holdings

$207.33B

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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

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Andrew R. Jassy

CEO of Amazon

2023 Compensation

Stock

$27.83M

Salary

$365.00K

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$992.76K

Total Holdings

$19.04M

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Evan Spiegel

Founder and CEO of Snap

2022 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$1.00M

Bonus

$500.00K

Other

$200.00K

Total Holdings

$340.96M

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Alex Chriss

CEO of PayPal Holdings, Inc.

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$302.89K

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$311.84K

Total Holdings

$11.94M

Holdings

See how much did William Ready make over time.

William Ready's holdings have seen considerable fluctuations, especially during his tenure at Pinterest. In 2021, his stock value peaked at an impressive $106.77 million, showcasing his high stakes in the tech sector. However, in 2023, the value of his holdings...

William Ready's holdings have seen considerable fluctuations, especially during his tenure at Pinterest. In 2021, his stock value peaked at an impressive $106.77 million, showcasing his high stakes in the tech sector. However, in 2023, the value of his holdings was around $52 million, reflecting the volatile nature of tech stocks. His investments in Pinterest began with a requirement to buy $5 million in shares, which he met shortly after becoming CEO. His focus on growing user engagement and monetization could influence the long-term value of these holdings, especially as Pinterest continues to innovate its social commerce features.

Mar 11, 2025

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shares

PINS @ $31.57

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shares

PYPL @ $68.25

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shares

WSM @ $174.85

Total Stock Sold

$49.57M

PYPL

$49.57M

791,356 PYPL shares

What if they kept their stock?

If William Ready didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra PYPL791,356 shares worth $123.52M.
This is 149.21% and $73.96M more than what they got when they sold the stock.

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of William Ready.

PINS

934,579 shares

PINS

Aug 31, 2022

Received

PINS

$5.00M

PINS at $22.47/share

Aug 3, 2022

Purchase

Compensation History

See how much did William Ready make over time.

In 2023, William Ready's compensation was notably less than in previous years, totaling $522,667. His pay structure included a base salary of $516,667 and other compensation of $6,000, which primarily consisted of matching 401(k) contributions. Unlike 2022, where his total compensation soared to over $122 million due to stock awards from his appointment as CEO, this year he received no bonuses or stock grants. This pattern aligns with a broader trend in executive compensation where the focus shifts towards long-term performance and alignment with company outcomes. Ready's compensation reflects a strategic approach, aimed at incentivizing growth while keeping costs manageable for Pinterest's shareholders.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$522.67K

Salary

$516.67K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy emphasizes aligning executive compensation with company performance and market benchmarks to attract and retain top talent.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

No bonus was awarded for the year 2023.

Other

$6.00K

Board Justification

Other compensation includes matching 401(k) contributions.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 RSU)

Board Justification

No stock grants vested in 2023.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for determining compensation include company financial performance and individual contributions.

Other Pinterest, Inc. CEOs

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Benjamin Silbermann

Founder and Ex-CEO of Pinterest, Inc.

January 2010 - June 2022