David Gandler is the CEO of fuboTV Inc., a media company that is changing how people watch live sports and entertainment. He has a strong background in economics, having earned a B.A. from Boston University. Gandler has been with fuboTV...

David Gandler is the CEO of fuboTV Inc., a media company that is changing how people watch live sports and entertainment. He has a strong background in economics, having earned a B.A. from Boston University. Gandler has been with fuboTV since April 2020 and has led the company through significant changes to its streaming platform while focusing on subscriber growth and revenue. In 2023, his total compensation was about $5.16 million, largely linked to strong company performance. What makes Gandler's journey interesting is the massive fluctuations in his stock holdings. In 2021 alone, he made a series of substantial stock sales, including a peak of over $30 million in February. His compensation is tied closely to the company's success, showing a clear link between his pay and fuboTV's financial health. Gandler’s vision is about making sports streaming easier and more accessible for fans everywhere, and he is actively shaping the future of media consumption.

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David Gandler

Founder and CEO of fuboTV

Education

B.A. degree in economics from Boston University

Field of Expertise

Media & Entertainment - Media

Sector of Economy

Communication Services

CEO of fuboTV for

2 years 5 months (Jan 2023 - Present)

Previous Experience

Co-founder and CEO of fuboTV since March 2014; Vice President, Ad Sales at DramaFever; positions at Scripps Networks Interactive, Time Warner Cable, and Telemundo.

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of David Gandler

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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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Ted Sarandos

CEO of Netflix

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$3.00M

Bonus

$16.54M

Other

$1.98M

Total Holdings

$28.88M

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Robert A. Iger

CEO of Walt Disney

2020 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$3.00M

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$1.78M

Total Holdings

$63.39M

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Greg Peters

CEO of Netflix

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$3.00M

Bonus

$14.33M

Other

$620.60K

Total Holdings

$13.48M

Holdings

See how much did David Gandler make over time.

David Gandler has demonstrated a keen approach to his stock holdings, particularly at fuboTV. In 2021, he had a peak in trading, selling over $30 million worth of stock just in February, showcasing his confidence in the company's market positioning....

David Gandler has demonstrated a keen approach to his stock holdings, particularly at fuboTV. In 2021, he had a peak in trading, selling over $30 million worth of stock just in February, showcasing his confidence in the company's market positioning. Throughout that year, he consistently sold shares, reaching impressive amounts like $59.83 million in March and $41.64 million in April. However, by 2022, the values started to drop significantly, with his largest sale for that year being about $18.80 million in January. Moving into 2023 and 2024, Gandler continued to sell portions of his holdings in amounts around $3 million to $5 million, reflecting both a profitable strategy and the market’s volatile nature. His ability to navigate these fluctuations speaks volumes about his perspectives on the company and the streaming market.

Total Stock Sold

$47.88M

FUBO

$47.88M

5,106,100 FUBO shares

What if they kept their stock?

If David Gandler didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra FUBO5,106,100 shares worth $52.39M.
This is 9.41% and $4.51M more than what they got when they sold the stock.

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of David Gandler.

FUBO

$9.12M

FUBO at $5.53/share

Jan 7, 2025

Sale

FUBO

$13.35M

FUBO at $5.01/share

Jan 6, 2025

Sale

FUBO

$137.08K

FUBO at $2.98/share

May 9, 2022

Purchase

FUBO

$1.72M

FUBO at $34.46/share

Nov 3, 2021

Sale

FUBO

$3.10M

FUBO at $35.01/share

Jun 28, 2021

Sale

FUBO

$15.78M

FUBO at $32.73/share

Jun 24, 2021

Sale

FUBO

$5.50M

FUBO at $32.26/share

Feb 26, 2021

Sale

FUBO

3,151,634 shares

FUBO

Feb 26, 2021

Purchase

FUBO

3,151,634 shares

FUBO

Feb 26, 2021

Received

FUBO

$646.62

FUBO at $24.87/share

Nov 23, 2020

Sale

Compensation History

See how much did David Gandler make over time.

In 2023, David Gandler’s total compensation reached approximately $5.16 million, reflecting his role and the company's performance. His salary was $730,000, plus a bonus of $943,160, which came from meeting corporate targets at a payout level of 129%. He also received RSUs valued at around $1.16 million that will vest over the next few years, showing a long-term investment in the company’s success. Over the past few years, Gandler’s pay package has varied significantly, with much of it based on performance metrics like revenue and subscriber growth. For example, in 2022, his total compensation sharply dropped to about $112,221, largely because performance targets weren’t met, highlighting how closely his pay aligns with the company’s goals. This ever-changing compensation illustrates the ups and downs of leading a media company in a competitive landscape.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$2.87M

Salary

$730.00K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy emphasizes a strong connection between pay and performance, aligning executive compensation with the company's financial and operational goals.

Bonus

$943.16K

Board Justification

Mr. Gandler’s bonus was based solely on achievement of corporate objectives, with a payout level of 129% based on strong performance across key metrics.

Other

$31.30K

Board Justification

Represents health insurance premiums paid by the Company on behalf of Mr. Gandler.

Restricted Stock

$1.16M(365.17K RSU)

Board Justification

The RSUs granted to Mr. Gandler vest in four equal installments, with 25% vesting on February 20, 2024 and 25% on each of February 20, 2025 and February 20, 2026, subject to continued employment.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for Mr. Gandler's compensation include North America revenue, North America subscribers, and Adjusted EBITDA.