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America's Highest-Paid CEOs
America's highest-paid CEOs, Populists across the political spectrum decry the skyrocketing pay packages of corporate titans. Who is hauling in the most -- and how are their companies performing?
By Christopher Helman, Forbes.com
The point of the pyramid
If you're a billionaire or corporate fat cat, you may have noticed a crowd assembled near your headquarters or home. You may not know exactly what the activists are protesting; you might even joke that this might have something to do with why they are unemployed. But when it comes to one of their complaints -- that the rich have been getting richer while things keep getting worse for the downtrodden and unemployed -- you might have to admit they have a point.
As you can see from the slide show that follows, a stagnant economy that continues to hurt those at the bottom hasn't harmed the 0.0001% at the top. Compensation for the nation's highest-paid chief executives -- including salary,bonuses, perks and the value of exercised stock options -- was up 28% (as of Sept. 6) from a year earlier, according to GovernanceMetrics International.
But the "Occupy Wall Street" protesters might be in the wrong place to picket the titans on this list. No Wall Street representatives are among the 10 highest-paid CEOs. The highest-paid bank executive is Jamie Dimon of JPMorgan Chase (JPM), who comes in 12th, with compensation of $42 million. Laurence Fink of BlackRock (BLK) is 16th at $39.9 million. Lloyd Blankfein of Goldman Sachs (GS) pulled in $21.7 million in the period.
No. 10: Michael Watford
CEO: Michael Watford
Company: Ultra Petroleum (UPL)
Industry: Oil and natural gas
Compensation: $43.7 million
Company net income (trailing 12 months): 373 million
1-year shareholder return (as of Oct. 17): -27%
Bing: Investing in oil and gas companies
No. 9: John Wren
CEO: John Wren
Company: Omnicom Group (OMC)
Industry: Advertising
Compensation: $45.6 million
Company net income (trailing 12 months): $900 million
1-year shareholder return (as of Oct. 17): 0.3%
Bing: Is Apple's '1984' the most-effective ad ever?
No. 8: Stephen Hemsley
CEO: Stephen Hemsley
Company: UnitedHealth Group (UNH)
Industry: Health care plans
Compensation: $48.8 million
Company net income (trailing 12 months): $4.9 billion
1-year shareholder return (as of Oct. 17): 30%
Bing: Per-capita spending on health care
No. 7: Lew Frankfort
CEO: Lew Frankfort
Company: Coach (COH)
Industry: Handbags, accessories
Compensation: $49.5 million
Company net income (trailing 12 months): $880 million
1-year shareholder return (as of Oct. 17): 36%
No. 6: Jeffrey Boyd
CEO: Jeffrey Boyd
Company: Priceline.com (PCLN)
Industry: Travel services
Compensation: $50.2 million
Company net income (trailing 12 months): $720 million
1-year shareholder return (as of Oct. 17): 40%
Bing: Did William Shatner really earn $600 million for Priceline commercials?
No. 5: George Paz
CEO: George Paz
Company: Express Scripts (ESRX)
Industry: Pharmacy benefit management
Compensation: $51.5 million
Company net income (trailing 12 months): $1.29 billion
1-year shareholder return (as of Oct. 17): -17%
Bundle.com: Which pharmacy plan is right for you?
No. 4: Robert Iger
CEO: Robert Iger
Company: Walt Disney (DIS)
Industry: Entertainment and media
Compensation: $53.3 million
Company net income (trailing 12 months): $4.6 billion
1-year shareholder return (as of Oct. 17): -1%
Bing: Disney in Shanghai
No. 3: Michael Fascitelli
CEO: Michael Fascitelli
Company: Vornado Realty Trust (VNO)
Industry: Real estate investment trust
Compensation: $64.4 million
Company net income (trailing 12 months): $830 million
1-year shareholder return (as of Oct. 17): -14%
No. 2: Ralph Lauren
CEO: Ralph Lauren
Company: Polo Ralph Lauren (RL)
Industry: Apparel
Compensation: $66.7 million
Company net income (trailing 12 months): $630 million
1-year shareholder return (as of Oct. 17): 51%
Bing: Fall fashion classics
No. 1: John Hammergren
CEO: John Hammergren
Company: McKesson (MCK)
Industry: Pharmaceuticals
Compensation: $131.2 million
Company net income (trailing 12 months): $1.2 billion
1-year shareholder return (as of Oct. 17): 17%
Bing: Generic versus branded drugs
The Power of Say NO
We've all had times when we say yes to someone but really want to say no.
It's often difficult to say no because of the desire to be loved: we want to be helpful, we want to show we care, but we may have little to give, are tired, overworked, or need alone time. Do you feel that if you aren't there for someone, they may reject you? Or that you're somehow obliged to help as it makes you a ˜good person, parent or friend? Do you ever feel validated by being needed ? It's easy to believe that any time you take to relax or meditate is time that could be used elsewhere. But taking time out doesn't mean it is selfish or even wasted time. Think about what happens when your day is spent constantly caring for others. Do you get resentful, irritated, or even angry? Do you find stress building up? Does the quality of care that you offer become affected by that inner tension? Or are you so used to being this way that it seems impossible to imagine being any other way? You may even think you're not the relaxing type, or that if you do relax you won't be able to cope with all the things you have to do.
However, by taking time for yourself, by lowering your blood pressure and releasing stress, you are immediately creating a more harmonious environment that can only benefit all those around you. When you take time out to be quiet it means you don't get so angry, resentful, or frustrated; instead, you connect with who you really are. Then what you share with others is coming from that peaceful space. When you are energized and feeling good you will be able to do far more than if you are dragging yourself through your day with little energy or in a bad mood.
So, rather than being selfish, such activity is actually the least selfish thing you could do! This is when saying no to others means you are affirming yourself. The power of saying no is that you are empowered!
It's often difficult to say no because of the desire to be loved: we want to be helpful, we want to show we care, but we may have little to give, are tired, overworked, or need alone time. Do you feel that if you aren't there for someone, they may reject you? Or that you're somehow obliged to help as it makes you a ˜good person, parent or friend? Do you ever feel validated by being needed ? It's easy to believe that any time you take to relax or meditate is time that could be used elsewhere. But taking time out doesn't mean it is selfish or even wasted time. Think about what happens when your day is spent constantly caring for others. Do you get resentful, irritated, or even angry? Do you find stress building up? Does the quality of care that you offer become affected by that inner tension? Or are you so used to being this way that it seems impossible to imagine being any other way? You may even think you're not the relaxing type, or that if you do relax you won't be able to cope with all the things you have to do.
However, by taking time for yourself, by lowering your blood pressure and releasing stress, you are immediately creating a more harmonious environment that can only benefit all those around you. When you take time out to be quiet it means you don't get so angry, resentful, or frustrated; instead, you connect with who you really are. Then what you share with others is coming from that peaceful space. When you are energized and feeling good you will be able to do far more than if you are dragging yourself through your day with little energy or in a bad mood.
So, rather than being selfish, such activity is actually the least selfish thing you could do! This is when saying no to others means you are affirming yourself. The power of saying no is that you are empowered!
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