Ron Klain

Chief Legal Officer at Airbnb

Who is Ron Klain, Chief Legal Officer at Airbnb?

Ron Klain is a distinguished leader with over four decades of experience across government and business.1 2 He is set to join Airbnb as their new chief legal officer on January 1, 2024.1 2 3

Career Highlights

Previously served as White House Chief of Staff under President Joe Biden from January 2021 to February 20233
Youngest chief of staff to a vice president when he held the position under Vice President Al Gore2 4
Served in senior roles in three U.S. presidential administrations - under Presidents Biden, Obama, and Clinton3
Partner at law firm O'Melveny & Myers from 1999-2004 and again in 20233
General Counsel for technology investment firm Revolution LLC from 2005 to 20203
Clerked for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Byron R. White3
Graduate of Georgetown University and Harvard Law School2 3

Joining Airbnb

Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky expressed excitement about having Klain onboard as a close advisor, describing him as a strategic thinker, skilled operator, and someone with excellent judgment and compassion.1 2 4

Klain emphasized his belief in the importance of travel for fostering connections and cultural understanding, aligning with Airbnb's mission.1 2 He cited the irresistible opportunity to work with Chesky and be part of Airbnb's executive team as a key factor in his decision to join the company.1 4

As chief legal officer, Klain will oversee Airbnb's global legal and ethics functions and community policy team.3 He will report directly to Chesky and be based at Airbnb's San Francisco headquarters.1 2