Credit Services · Financial Services
COO
2026-08-27–present
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Get AFRM alertsMichael Linford is recorded as COO at Affirm Holdings, Inc. (AFRM). The newest filing on record that lists Michael Linford as COO at Affirm Holdings, Inc. (AFRM) is dated October 24, 2025. Affirm Holdings, Inc. reported in an 8-K filed August 27, 2026 that Michael Linford was appointed President, effective August 27, 2026. The proxy statement of Affirm Holdings, Inc. reports total compensation of $9,070,340 for Michael Linford in fiscal 2025, including a base salary of $500,000. Disclosed compensation is on record for 6 fiscal years. Michael Linford has spoken on 21 earnings calls and 1 other investor event across 1 company, most recently for Affirm Holdings, Inc. on June 4, 2026. Affirm Holdings, Inc. is classified in the Credit Services industry within the Financial Services sector. Other leadership on record at Affirm Holdings, Inc. includes Max Levchin (CEO and Board Member), Rob O'Hare (CFO), Rob O’Hare (CFO) and 7 others.
“On August 25, 2026, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of the Company appointed Michael Linford to serve as President of the Company, effective August 27, 2026.”
“I will do my best to entertain you, maybe teach you a thing or two, but would encourage everybody to also come to our breakout afterwards if you've got questions and would like to ask us anything additionally.”
“We're kind of out of adjectives to describe just how great the execution has been. I know a lot of ink is being spilled elsewhere about what's going on, in the capital markets, but from our perspective, we see a market that's very deep.”
“Yes, we're really proud of our ability to execute in the ABS market and in the capital markets more broadly. We are expanding relationships with blue-chip forward flow buyers, increasing their exposure to Affirm while continuing to scale our ABS program.”
“Like I don't know what I can really speak to the people and the broader ecosystem. I know that we are really mindful of the health of the capital markets when we think about picking our partners.”
“Yeah, look, on competition, the first thing I'd say is very competitive today, as it's been since the day we went public. The category will, we believe, remain competitive well into the future.”
SEC 8-K
2026-08-27–present
Start not stated–present
Last confirmed October 24, 2025
Start not stated–2024-10-25
Last confirmed by a filing; no departure on record
Credit Services · Financial Services
COO
2026-08-27–present
Compensation components disclosed in company proxy statements. Amounts are nominal USD; total is the company-reported figure.
| Fiscal year | Company | Role | Salary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Affirm Holdings, Inc. (AFRM) | Chief Operating Officer | $500,000 | $9,070,340 |
| 2024 | Affirm Holdings, Inc. (AFRM) | Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer | $475,000 | $8,339,438 |
| 2023 | Affirm Holdings, Inc. (AFRM) | Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer | $475,000 | $5,474,984 |
| 2022 | Affirm Holdings, Inc. (AFRM) | Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer | $457,500 | $7,324,809 |
| 2021 | Affirm Holdings, Inc. (AFRM) | Chief Financial Officer | $417,083 | $13,576,678 |
| 2020 | Affirm Holdings, Inc. (AFRM) | Chief Financial Officer | $373,333 | $418,333 |