Los CEO mejor pagados de Estados Unidos en 2024: los sueldos de más de 50 millones de dólares | Empresas | Cinco Días

Top-Earning US CEOs in 2024

The article reveals that several US CEOs earned over $50 million in 2024. Brian Niccol of Starbucks topped the list with $95.8 million, followed by Larry Culp of GE Aerospace, Steve Schwarzman of Blackstone, Satya Nadella of Microsoft, and Tim Cook of Apple.

Spanish Executives in the US

Several Spanish executives also made the list, though their salaries were lower than those of their highest-paid American counterparts. Ramón Laguarta (PepsiCo) led the Spanish executives with $28.8 million.

Significant Compensation Packages

The high compensation included base salaries, cash bonuses, and significant stock options. The article notes that some CEOs received substantial incentives linked to company performance and retention.

Notable Examples

• Brian Niccol (Starbucks): $95.8 million, including a significant signing bonus and stock options.
• Larry Culp (GE Aerospace): $88.9 million, largely due to a performance-based incentive.
• Steve Schwarzman (Blackstone): $84 million, a substantial decrease from previous years.
• Satya Nadella (Microsoft): $79.1 million, a 63% increase from the previous year.
• Tim Cook (Apple): $74.6 million, despite a decrease from the previous year.

The article concludes with a list of CEOs whose 2024 compensation exceeded $50 million, all with varying amounts and reasons for those incomes. The list is likely not exhaustive, as some companies had yet to release their data.