Ari Emanuel

Ari Emanuel (born March 29, 1961) is a prominentAmerican businessman, best known as theCEO of Endeavor, anentertainment and media agency, andTKO Group Holdings, which owns theUFCandWWE. He co-founded theEndeavor Talent Agency, which later merged with theWilliam Morris Agencyin 2009, forming one of the largest talent agencies globally. Emanuel is also the co-CEO ofIMG, a majorsportsandevents management company. Over his career, he has become a powerful figure inHollywood, praised for his influence in theentertainment industryand his strategicbusiness ventures.

Emanuel has played a pivotal role inEndeavor’s IPOin 2021, making it the first Hollywood agency to go public. With anet worthsurpassing$1 billionin 2025, he is known for hisleadership, bolddecision-making, and significantcompensation, ranking among the highest-paid CEOs in the United States. Additionally, he has been involved in variousphilanthropic effortsand has publicly advocated forpolitical causes, includingfundraisersfor theDemocratic Partyand vocal stances onglobal issues.

Emanuel is also noted for his strongfamily connections, being the brother of formerChicago mayor Rahm Emanuel. Despite somecontroversiesover the years, including alawsuitin 2002, Emanuel remains a central figure in both theentertainmentandsports industries.