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Singapore ties minister pay to private-sector benchmarks to attract talent and deter graft
world26 days ago

Singapore ties minister pay to private-sector benchmarks to attract talent and deter graft

Singapore continues its policy of pegging ministers’ pay to top private-sector earnings, applying a 40% sacrifice discount to enter politics; PM Lawrence Wong’s package rises to S$3.6m (about $2.8m) under a model where 65% is fixed and 35% is variable, including a national bonus linked to socio-economic targets; the aim is to attract top talent and deter graft, with critics questioning the timing and affordability.

via Financial Times|
#corruption#executive-pay#politics
Salesforce shifts pay strategy: no raises for senior staff as stock-based incentives rise
business6 months ago

Salesforce shifts pay strategy: no raises for senior staff as stock-based incentives rise

Salesforce will skip base salary raises for directors and above this year, opting to boost stock grants and bonuses for top performers; pay details will be revealed during performance reviews that begin later this month, with more directors receiving stock grants, higher average grants, and a 103% funded bonus pool, in a move aligned with a broader tech pivot toward equity-based compensation amid a roughly 37% drop in Salesforce stock over the past year.

via Business Insider|
#business#compensation#executive-pay
Alphabet raises Sundar Pichai’s pay to as much as $692 million over three years
business7 months ago

Alphabet raises Sundar Pichai’s pay to as much as $692 million over three years

Alphabet has boosted Sundar Pichai’s total potential compensation to up to $692 million over the next three years, largely through performance stock units tied to shareholder returns, plus $84 million in restricted stock and a $2 million annual salary. The package also adds up to $350 million in incentives linked to its Waymo autonomous‑driving unit and Wing drone delivery business, with Waymo ($130 million target) and Wing ($45 million target) able to pay out up to 200% of target, for a baseline of about $391 million in stock and salary and a maximum of $692 million if performance is exceeded.

via Financial Times|
#alphabet-inc#business#executive-pay
politics8 months ago

House Grills Health-Insurer CEOs on Sky-High Pay Amid Rising Costs

During a House hearing on health-care affordability, lawmakers pressed five health-insurer CEOs about why pay remains high as customers struggle; CVS Health's David Joyner explained his 2024 compensation was about $17 million (roughly $1.1 million base plus long-term incentives) and said he returned a bonus to a relief fund, while Democrats argued stock options and bonuses can incentivize prioritizing shareholders over patients.

via Politico|
#affordability#congress#cvs-health
business1 year ago

Warner Bros. Discovery Reshapes CEO Pay and Plans Network Spinoff

Warner Bros Discovery CEO David Zaslav's pay will be significantly reduced following the company's planned split into two entities, although he received a substantial stock options award as an incentive to stay. The new employment agreement aligns his compensation with long-term performance and shareholder interests, amid shareholder disapproval of executive pay packages.

via Variety|
#business#ceo-compensation#company-split
"Chaos Reigns at American Airlines"
business2 years ago

"Chaos Reigns at American Airlines"

American Airlines is facing significant challenges, including labor disputes with pilots and flight attendants, executive pay controversies, and strategic missteps in sales channels. The airline's profitability heavily relies on its loyalty program, while its core operations struggle to turn a profit. Recent management changes and strategic reversals have added to the turmoil, raising questions about the airline's future stability and ability to improve customer and employee satisfaction.

via Live and Let's Fly|
#american-airlines#business#executive-pay
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO's 2023 Pay Package Nears $50 Million
business2 years ago

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO's 2023 Pay Package Nears $50 Million

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav's 2023 compensation package increased to $49.7 million, with a significant portion coming from stock awards and non-equity incentive compensation. The rise in compensation was attributed to a shift in the company's executive compensation plan to focus on cash flow, as well as increased free cash flow due in part to Hollywood strikes. The filing also revealed substantial pay increases for other top WBD executives, with the company's stock rising 20 percent in 2023 despite mixed financial results.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#business#ceo-compensation#david-zaslav
"Report Reveals US Companies Pay Executives More Than Federal Taxes"
business-taxation2 years ago

"Report Reveals US Companies Pay Executives More Than Federal Taxes"

A report by Americans for Tax Fairness and the Institute for Policy Studies reveals that senior executives at 35 major US companies received more in compensation than their companies paid in federal taxes between 2018 and 2022, with a collective net federal income tax bill of negative $1.72bn. Advocacy groups are calling for an increase in the corporate tax rate, citing the need for big businesses to pay their fair share. President Joe Biden has also emphasized the importance of ending tax breaks for big corporations and executives, while the report highlights how aggressive tax avoidance and excessive executive pay negatively impact working families and small businesses.

via The Guardian|
#advocacy-groups#business-taxation#corporate-misbehavior
"Disney Rejects Peltz's Board Nominees, Iger's Pay Reaches $31.6M"
business2 years ago

"Disney Rejects Peltz's Board Nominees, Iger's Pay Reaches $31.6M"

Disney formally rejected Nelson Peltz's board nominees and put forward its own slate, while revealing Bob Iger's $31.6 million pay for fiscal 2023. The company cited ongoing commitment to a strong board and strategic growth initiatives. The preliminary proxy statement also detailed interactions with Peltz and Trian Group, reasons for rejecting their nominees, and progress in CEO succession planning. Additionally, Disney disclosed executive pay for former CEO Bob Chapek and former CFO Christine McCarthy, as well as the re-hiring of Brian Chapek, son of Bob Chapek, as a production executive at Marvel Studios.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#board-nominees#business#disney
Netflix Co-CEOs to Receive $40M Pay Packages in 2024
business2 years ago

Netflix Co-CEOs to Receive $40M Pay Packages in 2024

Netflix plans to award its co-chief operating officers, Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters, identical compensation packages for 2024 worth $40 million each. The packages include a $3 million base salary, a target bonus of $6 million, a time-based restricted stock unit (RSU) award valued at $15.5 million, and a performance-based restricted stock unit (PSU) award valued at $15 million. The change reflects Netflix's decision to no longer allow executives to choose between cash or stock compensation. The company's CEO, Reed Hastings, will receive a package worth $1 million, while other executive officers will receive varying compensation amounts.

via Deadline|
#business#compensation#executive-pay
Barry Diller Urges Pay Cuts and Settlements by Sept. 1 to Prevent Hollywood Collapse
business3 years ago

Barry Diller Urges Pay Cuts and Settlements by Sept. 1 to Prevent Hollywood Collapse

Barry Diller, chairman of IAC and Expedia Group, suggests that top executives and highly-paid actors should take a 25% pay cut to address the salary gap between them and lower-paid workers. Diller also emphasizes the need to settle the ongoing strikes by the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA by September 1 to prevent devastating effects on the industry. He dismisses concerns about AI replacing actors and writers, stating that it is being overly hyped. Additionally, Diller plans to sue to protect copyrighted material from generative AI.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#ai#barry-diller#business
Senate Unites to Seize Pay from Failed Bank CEOs
finance3 years ago

Senate Unites to Seize Pay from Failed Bank CEOs

A bipartisan bill proposed by Senators Sherrod Brown and Tim Scott would allow regulators to claw back bank executives’ compensation from the two years before a failure and impose stiff fines on them. The bill would authorize the FDIC to recoup proceeds from stock sales as well as bonuses that executives receive in the 24 months leading up to a failure. The bill’s prospects in the Republican-controlled House remain uncertain.

via The Washington Post|
#banking#bipartisan#executive-pay