Brian Chesky Biography and Net Worth

Co-Founder, CEO, Head of Community & Chairman of the Board of Airbnb

Brian Chesky is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Airbnb and sets the vision and strategy for the company. In 2007, Brian and Joe Gebbia became Airbnb’s first Hosts. Since then, Brian has overseen Airbnb’s growth to become a community of over 4 million Hosts who have welcomed more than 1.4 billion guests across 220+ countries and regions.

A graduate from the Rhode Island School of Design, Brian has embedded his creative roots in Airbnb’s culture, product and community. This design-driven approach has enabled a system of trust that allows strangers to live together, and created a unique business model that facilitates connection and belonging.

Brian is a signatory to the Giving Pledge and has committed to donating the net proceeds of his CEO equity compensation to community, philanthropic and charitable causes. Originally from Niskayuna, New York, Brian is an Airbnb Host in San Francisco.

What is Brian Chesky's net worth?: The estimated net worth of Brian Chesky is at least $1.52 billion as of March 17th, 2025. Mr. Chesky owns 11,770,144 shares of Airbnb stock worth more than $1,517,501,126 as of March 25th. This net worth approximation does not reflect any other investments that Mr. Chesky may own. Additionally, Mr. Chesky receives a salary of $295,120.00 as Co-Founder, CEO, Head of Community & Chairman of the Board at Airbnb. Learn More about Brian Chesky's net worth.
How old is Brian Chesky?: Mr. Chesky is currently 42 years old. There are 5 older executives and no younger executives at Airbnb. The oldest executive at Airbnb is Mr. David C. Bernstein, Chief Accounting Officer, who is 62 years old. Learn More on Brian Chesky's age.
What is Brian Chesky's salary?: As the Co-Founder, CEO, Head of Community & Chairman of the Board of Airbnb, Inc., Mr. Chesky earns $295,120.00 per year. There are 3 executives that earn more than Mr. Chesky. The highest earning executive at Airbnb is Dr. Aristotle N. Balogh, Chief Technology Officer, who commands a salary of $1,050,000.00 per year. Learn More on Brian Chesky's salary.
How do I contact Brian Chesky?: The corporate mailing address for Mr. Chesky and other Airbnb executives is , , . Airbnb can also be reached via phone at 415-510-4027 and via email at ir@airbnb.com. Learn More on Brian Chesky's contact information.
Has Brian Chesky been buying or selling shares of Airbnb?: In the last ninety days, Brian Chesky has sold $102,639,418.51 in Airbnb stock. Most recently, Brian Chesky sold 38,461 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Monday, March 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $126.60, for a transaction totalling $4,869,162.60. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer now directly owns 11,770,144 shares of the company's stock, valued at $1,490,100,230.40. Learn More on Brian Chesky's trading history.
Who are Airbnb's active insiders?: Airbnb's insider roster includes Aristotle Balogh (CTO), Aristotle Balogh (CTO), David Bernstein (CAO), Nathan Blecharczyk (Insider), Brian Chesky (Co-Founder), Brian Chesky (Co-Founder, CEO, Head of Community & Chairman of the Board), Gary Collar (VP), Wes Cummins (Director), Joseph Gebbia (Major Shareholder), Joseph Gebbia Jr. (Insider), Belinda Johnson (Director), Jeffrey Jordan (Director), Ann Mather (Director), Elinor Mertz (CFO), Catherine Powell (Insider), Dave Stephenson (CFO), and David Stephenson (Interim Head of Global Employee Experience & CFO ). Learn More on Airbnb's active insiders.
Are insiders buying or selling shares of Airbnb?: During the last twelve months, insiders at the sold shares 86 times. They sold a total of 3,858,443 shares worth more than $538,400,320.30. The most recent insider tranaction occured on March, 18th when CTO Aristotle N Balogh sold 700 shares worth more than $88,200.00. Insiders at Airbnb own 27.8% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at Airbnb.
Information on this page was last updated on 3/18/2025.

Brian Chesky Insider Trading History at Airbnb

Transaction Date	Buy/Sell	Number of Shares	Average Share Price	Total Transaction	Shares Held After Transaction
3/17/2025	Sell	38,461	$126.60	$4,869,162.60	11,770,144
2/18/2025	Sell	115,385	$160.32	$18,498,523.20	11,885,528
2/14/2025	Sell	230,772	$161.16	$37,191,215.52	12,000,913
2/12/2025	Sell	190,301	$140.51	$26,739,193.51	12,231,685
2/3/2025	Sell	38,461	$129.87	$4,994,930.07	12,421,986
1/21/2025	Sell	38,461	$133.19	$5,122,620.59	12,460,447
1/6/2025	Sell	38,461	$135.82	$5,223,773.02	12,498,908
12/23/2024	Sell	38,461	$133.58	$5,137,620.38	12,537,369
12/9/2024	Sell	38,461	$137.49	$5,288,002.89	12,577,839
11/25/2024	Sell	76,923	$139.94	$10,764,604.62	12,616,300
10/14/2024	Sell	38,460	$133.97	$5,152,486.20	13,200,529
9/30/2024	Sell	76,923	$127.32	$9,793,836.36	13,238,989
9/17/2024	Sell	230,769	$120.00	$27,692,280.00	13,315,912
7/22/2024	Sell	115,385	$149.11	$17,205,057.35	13,798,917
7/8/2024	Sell	115,385	$151.95	$17,532,750.75	13,914,302
6/24/2024	Sell	115,385	$148.68	$17,155,441.80	14,029,687
6/10/2024	Sell	115,385	$147.25	$16,990,441.25	14,145,072
5/30/2024	Sell	115,385	$146.08	$16,855,440.80	14,260,457
2/20/2024	Sell	76,912	$147.79	$11,366,824.48	14,545,529
1/22/2024	Sell	3,160	$142.29	$449,636.40	14,930,137
1/19/2024	Sell	4,350	$140.03	$609,130.50	14,933,297
1/16/2024	Sell	82,033	$134.55	$11,037,540.15	14,937,647
1/12/2024	Sell	1,000	$140.35	$140,350.00	15,019,680
1/10/2024	Sell	29,252	$140.28	$4,103,470.56	15,021,380
1/8/2024	Sell	36,667	$140.05	$5,135,213.35	15,246,330
1/2/2024	Sell	82,636	$134.32	$11,099,667.52	15,282,997
12/26/2023	Sell	197,082	$138.72	$27,339,215.04	15,365,633
12/19/2023	Sell	76,272	$147.54	$11,253,170.88	15,562,715
12/12/2023	Sell	232,569	$140.05	$32,571,288.45	15,638,987
12/7/2023	Sell	35,720	$140.25	$5,009,730.00	15,874,298
12/5/2023	Sell	84,144	$134.36	$11,305,587.84	15,910,018
11/6/2023	Sell	30,000	$118.59	$3,557,700.00	16,638,931
10/2/2023	Sell	30,000	$136.54	$4,096,200.00	16,668,931
9/12/2023	Sell	150,000	$150.06	$22,509,000.00	16,698,931
7/3/2023	Sell	30,000	$132.47	$3,974,100.00	17,333,931
6/1/2023	Sell	30,000	$111.97	$3,359,100.00	17,363,931

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Brian Chesky Buying and Selling Activity at Airbnb

Airbnb Company Overview

Airbnb, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates a platform that enables hosts to offer stays and experiences to guests worldwide. The company's marketplace connects hosts and guests online or through mobile devices to book spaces and experiences. It primarily offers private rooms, primary homes, and vacation homes. The company was formerly known as AirBed & Breakfast, Inc. and changed its name to Airbnb, Inc. in November 2010. Airbnb, Inc. was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

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50 Day Range

MA: $135.74

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Market Capitalization

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