CEO jackpot. Industry executives continue to see big payouts despite spending declines and cost-cutting
Evans, M.
Modern Healthcare 43(19): 6-7; 1
2013
ISSN/ISBN: 0160-7480 PMID: 23738420 Document Number: 668593
Leaders of pharmaceutical companies were among the highest-paid healthcare industry executives in 2012. In that sector, executive compensation packages can be weighted with equity that bring large payouts when the company does well. Dr. George Yancopoulos of Regeneron, left, eamed a salary of $850,000 and a $2 million bonus last year, but came away with benefits totaling $81.6 million with the addition of stock and option awards.