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Warren Buffett, nearing his retirement as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, issued a candid final letter criticizing CEO greed and envy, emphasizing the importance of kindness and humility over profit, and urging leaders to live meaningful lives aligned with the Golden Rule.
Rivian has significantly increased its CEO RJ Scaringe's salary to $2 million and granted him a performance-based stock option package potentially worth up to $4.6 billion, aimed at retaining him during a critical growth phase, with the stock options contingent on achieving specific market and financial targets.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella received a record $96.5 million compensation in 2025, driven mainly by stock awards, amid a year of significant AI advancements and over 15,000 layoffs across the company.
Opendoor appoints Kaz Nejatian as CEO with a highly aggressive compensation package tied to stock performance, while bringing back founders Eric Wu and Keith Rabois to oversee and inject capital, aiming to significantly boost the company's stock price and value.
Opendoor appoints Kaz Nejatian as CEO with a highly performance-based compensation package potentially worth $2.78 billion, tied to stock price milestones, as the company brings back its founders and aims for significant growth.
Tesla's new long-term compensation plan for Elon Musk aims for a $1 trillion payout if he achieves highly ambitious goals, including reaching a $8.5 trillion market cap and numerous operational milestones, but these targets are considered unrealistic given Tesla's current poor financial performance and delayed projects, making the plan more of a fantasy than a feasible reward.
AMD CEO Lisa Su emphasizes that attracting talent should focus on mission and impact rather than exorbitant salaries, contrasting with Silicon Valley's trend of offering $100 million packages, which she believes can undermine fairness and company culture. Other tech leaders like Dario Amodei of Anthropic also reject such pay strategies, prioritizing mission alignment and fairness over financial incentives to foster genuine innovation and loyalty.
Elon Musk has been reinstated as the highest-paid CEO in history with a $29 billion pay package, contingent on his continued role at Tesla for two years amid ongoing legal disputes over previous awards. The package is designed to retain Musk and attract AI talent, but has faced criticism from investors and legal challenges, with the legal and corporate governance landscape shifting as Tesla moves its incorporation to Texas.
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.
Elon Musk criticized a Delaware judge's decision to reject his $100 billion Tesla pay package, calling it "totally crazy" and "absolute corruption." The judge ruled that Musk had undue influence over Tesla's board when the package was approved. Despite shareholder votes in favor, the court upheld its decision, prompting Musk and supporters to express outrage on social media. Some investors and entrepreneurs are now considering incorporating outside Delaware due to concerns over judicial activism.
A Delaware judge has upheld a previous ruling that invalidated Elon Musk's $56 billion CEO pay package from 2018, stating it was improperly granted. Despite a shareholder vote to ratify the plan, the court found it insufficient to legitimize the compensation. The ruling also awarded $345 million in attorney fees to the lawyers who successfully challenged the pay package on behalf of Tesla shareholders. Musk has the option to appeal the decision to the Delaware Supreme Court.
Nissan Motor Co. is facing significant financial challenges, leading to a 6% drop in its shares after announcing plans to cut 9,000 jobs and reduce manufacturing capacity by 20%. The company's net income has plummeted by 94% in the first half of the fiscal year, prompting CEO Makoto Uchida to halve his compensation. Nissan is also selling part of its stake in Mitsubishi Motors to address cash flow issues. The automaker's struggles are exacerbated by competition from Chinese automakers and ambitious sales targets, with plans to expand its electric vehicle lineup and form strategic partnerships to improve its market position.
The number of women among the top paid CEOs in the S&P 500 has reached a record high of 25 in 2023, but they still represent a small fraction compared to men. Lisa Su of AMD is the highest paid female CEO for the fifth consecutive year, with a total compensation of $30.3 million. Despite a 21% increase in median pay for female CEOs, the highest paid male CEOs still earn significantly more. The "glass cliff" phenomenon contributes to the disparity, as women are often appointed to lead companies in crisis.
ISS, a leading proxy advisory firm, has recommended Tesla shareholders vote against CEO Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package, deeming it excessive. This follows a similar recommendation from Glass Lewis. The vote, scheduled for June 13, is seen as a referendum on Musk's leadership amid concerns about his focus and controversial comments. Tesla's board argues the compensation is necessary to ensure Musk prioritizes Tesla.
Tesla and Elon Musk are clashing with institutional investors over a disputed $58 billion compensation package for Musk, with some investors deeming it excessive. Tesla has defended the package, citing Musk's role in the company's significant market value growth. The controversy has led to a heated exchange, with Musk criticizing dissenting investors. The outcome of the shareholder vote on June 13 could significantly impact Tesla's stock.