Speaker 1: In recent days, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has been making
Speaker 1: headlines once again for his record breaking compensation package. For
Speaker 1: the fiscal year twenty twenty five, Nadella's total compensation reached
Speaker 1: a staggering ninety six dollars and fifty cents million, marking
Speaker 1: a significant twenty two percent increas from the previous year.
Speaker 1: This substantial pay rise is largely due to Microsoft's success
Speaker 1: in the AI sector and the company's soaring stock price,
Speaker 1: which briefly surpassed a four dollars trillion dollar marted cap
Speaker 1: earlier this year. According to a proxy filing, Nadella's compensation
Speaker 1: includes eighty four dollars million dollars in stock awards, nine
Speaker 1: dollars and fifty cents million dollars in cash incentives, and
Speaker 1: a base salary of two dollars and fifty cents million,
Speaker 1: highlighting his influential role in driving Microsoft's AI driven growth.
Speaker 1: Nadella's leadership has been crucial in positioning Microsoft as a
Speaker 1: leader in AI, with notable achievements including the expansion of
Speaker 1: Azure's revenue to over seventy five dollars zillion and the
Speaker 1: introduction of innovative AI tools like Azure AI Foundry. His
Speaker 1: annual letter to shareholders emphasized Microsoft's commitment to responsible AI
Speaker 1: development and its ambitious plans for AI education initiatives, such
Speaker 1: as the four dollars billion dollar Microsoft Elevate program. This
Speaker 1: program aims to help twenty million people earn AI credentials
Speaker 1: over the next two years, reflecting the Della's vision for
Speaker 1: empowering individuals and organizations through technology. In terms of public appearances,
Speaker 1: Medella has been actively involved in highlighting Microsoft's AI ambitions
Speaker 1: and its role in shaping the future of technology. His
Speaker 1: strategic vision and leadership have been widely recognized, with Microsoft's
Speaker 1: stock more than doubling in value over the past three years.
Speaker 1: While Nadella's compensation has sparked debate, it is seen as
Speaker 1: a reflection of Microsoft's belief in his leadership and the
Speaker 1: company's success in riding the AI wave. Thank you for
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