Exclusive: SpaceX president Shotwell earned $85 million last year, document shows - Reuters
Exclusive: SpaceX president Shotwell earned $85 million last year, document shows Reuters
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Bret Johnson is the head of finance for SpaceX.
Elon Musk is the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla.
Gwynne Shotwell is the President and COO of SpaceX, known for executing the company's ambitious goals.
Satya Nadella is the Chief Executive Officer of Microsoft Corporation.
Tim Cook is the CEO of Apple Inc., known for leading the company through significant product innovations and expansions.
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<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirwFBVV95cUxNRGFHb1I3NnJGbXkyTFVKZGRlaGREQ0pINmNHMXVwOWxNaEplQUZ2STRwSmttSDBoRFduZVVMLTJMbVN4UkFCanRMVG13UzlCTl9zNWRXal9QRXFnaUtqWU9Qb1dmNTY1S2dGbHNWRzF0Y3FSc2tacXF1VllodnVaRjNWTmstSnVQcktwMTZudWNTUWd0bWx5RklqTThQOW5zODA0YXRkenY1RWxROU4w?oc=5" target="_blank">Exclusive: SpaceX president Shotwell earned $85 million last year, document shows</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell earned $85.8 million in total compensation last year, placing her among the highest-paid U.S. executives. Most of her compensation came from stock options and awards, according to a company prospectus.
SpaceX President and Chief Operating Officer Gwynne Shotwell earned $85.8 million in total compensation last year, according to details from the company’s S-1 filing, positioning her among the highest-paid executives in the United States.
SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell received $85.8 million in total compensation last year, according to a company prospectus, placing her among the highest-paid executives in the US.

SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell earned $85.8 million in total compensation last year, placing her among the highest-paid U.S. executives. Most of her compensation came from stock options and awards, according to a company prospectus.
SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell's total compensation reached $85.8 million last year, primarily from stock options, positioning her as one of the highest-paid U.S. executives. This figure surpasses that of other prominent tech leaders like Microsoft's Satya Nadella and Apple's Tim Cook.
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