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SpaceX President Shotwell Becomes Billionaire as Valuation Hits $2.5 T

6/17/2026

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After the June 12, 2026 IPO, SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell became a billionaire with a stake worth $2.5 billion.
SpaceX shares closed at $192 on June 15, 2026, valuing the company at roughly $2.52 trillion.
Shotwell’s 2025 compensation totaled $85.8 million, including a $1.08 million base salary.
She oversees a 22,000-person workforce and sits on the eight-member board.
She handles day-to-day operations while Elon Musk sets the vision.

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After the June 12, 2026 IPO, SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell became a billionaire with a stake worth $2.5 billion.
SpaceX shares closed at $192 on June 15, 2026, valuing the company at roughly $2.52 trillion.
Shotwell’s 2025 compensation totaled $85.8 million, including a $1.08 million base salary.
She oversees a 22,000-person workforce and sits on the eight-member board.
She handles day-to-day operations while Elon Musk sets the vision.