TKO Group CEO Ari Emanuel’s 2024 Pay Falls to $18.1 Million, President Mark Shapiro’s Compensation Nearly Doubles to $32 Million
variety.comPublished: 4/25/2025
Summary
The pay gap at TKO Group, parent of WWE and UFC, remains stark as CEO Ari Emanuel's $18.1 million 2024 compensation drops sharply from his $64.9 million in 2023, while Mark Shapiro's pay nearly doubles to $31.96 million despite similar metrics. The company’s recent pivot to private equity and strategic acquisitions underscores its evolving business landscape, yet key stakeholders like Vince McMahon maintain substantial ownership stakes, contributing to this significant disparity.