Who is the CFO of Airbnb?

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Updated 2026-10-15 Data as of 2026-10-15

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Elinor Mertz has been the Chief Financial Officer of Airbnb since 2024 and reports to Brian Chesky. Elinor reached the role after 4 tracked posts, most recently Chief Financial Officer at Airbnb. She sits on the boards of DoorDash and Netflix, and since September 2026 her finance organization also covers corporate development and strategy, performance and rewards, and workplace operations. Elinor studied at Stanford University (BA, Science, Technology and Society; MA, History; MBA), Columbia University (Master of International Affairs). Elinor is one of 9 tracked leaders at the company.

Elinor Mertz profile

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Elinor Mertz
Chief Financial Officer, Airbnb
Chief financial officer since March 2024, at Airbnb since 2013

Elinor (Ellie) Mertz has been chief financial officer of Airbnb since March 2024. She joined in 2013 as head of global financial planning and analysis and was vice president of finance from 2019 to 2024. Before Airbnb she held finance roles at Netflix from 2006 to 2013, ending as vice president of finance and investor relations.

Education
Stanford University (BA, Science, Technology and Society; MA, History; MBA), Columbia University (Master of International Affairs)
Reports to
Brian Chesky
Email
••••@airbnb.com

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Elinor Mertz career history

  • Chief Financial Officer, AirbnbMarch 2024 to present
  • Vice President of Finance, AirbnbJanuary 2019 to March 2024
  • Head of Global Financial Planning and Analysis, AirbnbFebruary 2013 to January 2019
  • Vice President, Finance and Investor Relations, Netflix2006 to 2013

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Other leaders at Airbnb

LeaderEmailProfile
BCBrian CheskyBrian CheskyCo-Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board ••••@airbnb.com
NBNathan BlecharczykNathan BlecharczykChief Strategy Officer and Co-Founder ••••@airbnb.com
AAAhmad Al-DahleChief Technology Officer ••••@airbnb.com
PRPepijn RijversChief Business Officer ••••@airbnb.com
GFGus FuldnerGlobal Head of Operations ••••@airbnb.com
HAHiroki AsaiChief Experience Officer ••••@airbnb.com
FOFallon O'ConnorHead of Communications and People ••••@airbnb.com
JGJoe GebbiaJoe GebbiaCo-Founder and Board Member ••••@airbnb.com

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Who is Elinor Mertz?

Elinor Mertz is the Chief Financial Officer of Airbnb (as of 2026-10-15). Chief financial officer since March 2024, at Airbnb since 2013. You can see their background and career history above.

What is Elinor Mertz's background?

Elinor (Ellie) Mertz has been chief financial officer of Airbnb since March 2024. She joined in 2013 as head of global financial planning and analysis and was vice president of finance from 2019 to 2024. Before Airbnb she held finance roles at Netflix from 2006 to 2013, ending as vice president of finance and investor relations. She sits on the boards of DoorDash and Netflix, and since September 2026 her finance organization also covers corporate development and strategy, performance and rewards, and workplace operations.

How can I contact Elinor Mertz at Airbnb?

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Who does Elinor Mertz report to?

Elinor Mertz reports to Brian Chesky. See the full org chart on the Airbnb executives page.