Brian Chesky is the Chief Executive Officer, Co-founder and Chairman of the Board of Airbnb. Brian has held the CEO seat since August 2008, and was previously Principal at Brian Chesky Design.
Current company
Airbnb
Airbnb is an American online platform for rental accommodations.
tourism industryHeadquartered in San FranciscoFounded 2008Nasdaq: ABNB
Source: WikidataBrian Chesky joined Airbnb in October 2007 and has been CEO since August 2008. Before Airbnb, Brian was Principal at Brian Chesky Design from June 2007 until October 2007.
Career
Sources: LinkedIn profile
Education
Rhode Island School of DesignSource
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Vice president level and above, most senior firstBrian Chesky leads a leadership team of 3 published executives. The most recent appointment is Elinor Mertz as Chief Financial Officer, in seat since March 2024.
Executive leadership
| Name | Title | In seat since |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Chesky | Chief Executive Officer, Co-Founder, and Chairman of the Board | August 2008 |
| Elinor Mertz | Chief Financial Officer | March 2024 |
| Nathan Blecharczyk | Chief Strategy Officer, Co-Founder, and Director | Not stated |
Sources: Airbnb 2026 DEF 14A
Brian Chesky is the Chief Executive Officer, Co-founder and Chairman of the Board of Airbnb. Brian has held the CEO seat since August 2008, and was previously Principal at Brian Chesky Design.
Brian Chesky has been CEO of Airbnb since August 2008, according to LinkedIn profile.
Brian Chesky was Principal at Brian Chesky Design from June 2007 until October 2007, according to LinkedIn profile.
Brian Chesky has been CEO of Airbnb for 18 years, since August 2008.
Elinor Mertz (Chief Financial Officer), Nathan Blecharczyk (Chief Strategy Officer, Co-Founder, and Director). Source: Airbnb 2026 DEF 14A.
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