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AstraZeneca CEO's Pay Soars Amid Investment Cuts

2/24/2026

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  • AstraZeneca chief executive Pascal Soriot received a 6.4% pay rise last year, bringing total remuneration to £17.7 million.
  • His package includes £1.5 million salary, £4.3 million in annual bonuses, and £11.6 million in long-term share bonuses.
  • AstraZeneca canceled a £450 million vaccine site expansion and a £200 million research investment due to disputes over drug pricing with the government.
  • Soriot aims for further increases this year.