Rick Smith, co-founder and CEO of Axon Enterprise, was the highest-paid CEO in the previous year, taking home nearly $165 million, mainly from stock awards. Smith's base salary was only $31,201, but he qualified for substantial stock options due to high performance. Axon’s stock has surged over 700% in the last five years, driving its market valuation to around $60 billion. This dramatic rise in valuation under Smith's leadership highlights the company's solid performance, outpacing major firms like Starbucks and Apple in CEO compensation rankings.
Rick Smith, CEO of Axon Enterprise, earned approximately $165 million last year mainly from stock awards, reflecting the company's significant growth and success.
With Axon stock appreciating over 700% in the past five years, the company's market valuation has soared to about $60 billion, making it a standout in CEO compensation rankings.
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