Airbnb names Ellie Mertz CFO; Dave Stephenson becomes Chief Business Officer
Airbnb said Ellie Mertz, its current Vice President of Finance, will become Chief Financial Officer on March 1, 2024, replacing Dave Stephenson in that role. Stephenson will serve as both CFO and Chief Business Officer from January 1, 2024 until the transition date, then continue as Chief Business Officer. The filing also says Global Head of Hosting Catherine Powell will leave the company on June 30, 2024, under a retention agreement.
- Ellie Mertz becomes CFO effective March 1, 2024, with a $600,000 annual base salary and a target bonus of 75% of base salary.
- Dave Stephenson is appointed Chief Business Officer effective January 1, 2024 and was granted 4,040 restricted stock units.
- Catherine Powell, Global Head of Hosting, will depart on June 30, 2024 and serve in a transition role until then.