Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s total compensation surged to $96.5 million in FY25 — his highest since taking over in 2014. The jump reflects Microsoft’s AI-led growth, with about 90% of his pay coming from company shares tied to performance.

Mumbai: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s total compensation for the financial year 2024–2025 has risen to $96.5 million — his highest since taking charge of the company more than a decade ago.

The sharp increase reflects Microsoft’s major progress in artificial intelligence (AI) under his leadership.

In a note to shareholders, the company’s board said Nadella and his leadership team have successfully positioned Microsoft as a global leader in AI during a “generational technology shift.”

The company’s regulatory filing shows that around 90 per cent of

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