Elon Musk (Tesla) Tesla revolutionised the electric vehicle industry. His compensation package, which comprises options on stock tied to Tesla's performance, has been estimated at $23.5 billion. Presently, Tesla is the leader in the EV market.
Tim Cook (Apple) Apple became the first company to achieve a valuation of $2 trillion. His compensation package through stock grants and bonuses is a whopping $770.5 million. Presently, Apple has innovative products like the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.
Jensen Huang (Nvidia) Jensensen Huang is the CEO of Nvidia Corporation, which particularly designs graphics processing units for all markets in computer gaming. His $561 million remuneration is mostly in his stock options, given the market-wide expansion of Nvidia.
Reed Hastings (Netflix) Reed Hastings is the co-founder and CEO of Netflix. The subscription-based service provided by Netflix has altered the orientation of the entertainment industry. His compensation amounts to $453.5 million, reinforcing his influence in digital distribution.
Leonard Schleifer (Regeneron Pharmaceuticals) Leonard Schleifer is the CEO of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, a biopharmaceutical company known for its innovative medicines. His $ 452.9 million reflects leadership in the healthcare sector and good financial performance.
Marc Benioff (Salesforce) Marc Benioff is the CEO of Salesforce, a cloud-based software company that revolutionised customer relationship management (CRM). Benioff's salary of $439.4 million reflects his leadership in expanding Salesforce's global reach.
Satya Nadella (Microsoft) Satya Nadella is the CEO of Microsoft, a highly successful company which evolved from a software giant to a cloud leader. His $309.4 million pay package symbolises the fruits of success brought about by him and his administration for Microsoft.
Robert A. Kotick (Activision Blizzard) Robert A. Kotack is the CEO of Activision Blizzard, the leading video game company that owns the most popular franchise in the market. This compensation package, at $296.7 million, includes stock options due to the successful performance of the company.
Hock E. Tan (Broadcom) Hock E. Tan is with Broadcom, a semiconductor firm providing various industries like data centres, with its technology solutions. His $288 million compensation represents the successes he has brought to Broadcom.
Sundar Pichai (Alphabet) Sundar Pichai has played a central role in Google's global dominance. His salary is approximately $280 million, reflecting his leadership over one of the largest tech conglomerates in the world, driving products like Google Search, YouTube, and Google Cloud.
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