The Uncomfortable Standard of Executive Pay Apple's incoming CEO, John Ternus, has received a $55 million equity award, with 75% tied to shareholder return relative to the S&P 500.
This approach is becoming increasingly common for top executives, who are often showered with stock options and bonuses tied directly to their company's financial performance.
While this strategy may seem like a smart way to align executive compensation with shareholder interests, it can create a culture of short term thinking.