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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's Pay Soars 22% to $96.5M
10/22/2025
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Story summary
- Satya Narayana Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, saw his fiscal 2025 compensation rise nearly 22% to $96.5 million.
- The increase was driven by a 23% rise in Microsoft’s stock price.
- The annual proxy statement notes board changes and shareholder proposals addressing AI risks.
- Nadella’s pay includes about $84 million in stock awards and a $9.5 million cash incentive.
- Microsoft will hold its annual meeting virtually on December 5, 2025.
