How Leighton was paid
$16M in total for 2025, as reported in the Summary Compensation Table. Equity awards are valued at grant, not at what they turned out to be worth.
Named executive officers
| Executive | Salary | Stock | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. LeightonChief Executive Officer | $1 | $15,954,171 | — | $15,954,172 |
| Mr. McGowanEVP, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | $535,000 | $5,657,142 | — | $6,198,315 |
| Mr. JosephEVP, Global Sales and Services | $520,000 | $4,799,712 | $9,000 | $5,328,712 |
| Mr. KaronCOO and General Manager of the Cloud Technology Group | $570,000 | $7,146,594 | $9,000 | $7,725,594 |
| Mr. SundaramEVP and General Manager, Security Technology Group | $500,000 | $4,933,327 | $9,000 | $5,442,327 |
What changed and why
- $1CEO Tom Leighton received a base salary of $1 and total compensation of $15,954,172.
- 151.3%Annual incentive bonuses for NEOs were earned and paid at 151.3% of target.
- $4,208MTotal revenue reached $4,208 million, representing a 5% year-over-year increase.
- None of the named executive officers received a base salary increase in 2025.
- Annual incentive bonuses are paid entirely in shares of Akamai common stock.
About this page
Figures are automated and can be wrong; check the filing for the exact numbers. Totals follow SEC rules, which value stock and option awards at grant. Read the DEF 14A proxy statement for footnotes and the compensation committee's full reasoning.