How Eschenbach was paid
$26M in total for fiscal 2026, 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 | Bonus | Stock | Incentive | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aneel BhusriCo-Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Chair of the Board | $65,000 | — | $15,322,067 | — | $3,844,259 | $19,231,325 |
| Carl M. EschenbachFormer Chief Executive Officer and Director | $1,037,808 | — | $22,982,993 | $1,556,712 | $454,194 | $26,031,706 |
| Zane RoweChief Financial Officer | $720,000 | — | $9,959,290 | $439,603 | $28,187 | $11,147,080 |
| Gerrit KazmaierPresident, Product and Technology | $629,041 | $500,000 | $26,865,647 | $384,067 | $11,969 | $28,390,724 |
| Richard H. SauerChief Legal Officer and Head of Corporate Affairs | $568,904 | — | $6,894,876 | $347,350 | $12,000 | $7,823,130 |
What changed and why
- $26.0M$26.0M Carl Eschenbach’s fiscal 2026 total compensation was slightly below $26.2M in fiscal 2025.
- $23.0M$23.0M Eschenbach’s stock awards were the largest component of his fiscal 2026 compensation.
- February 6, 2026 Aneel Bhusri became CEO after Eschenbach stepped down and terminated his services.
- 150%150% Fiscal 2026 PSUs had a maximum payout of 150% of target shares.
- $3.8M$3.8M Bhusri’s other compensation included $3.2M for additional security and $683,062 for personal air travel.
- 72%72% Cash-bonus threshold payouts reflected 72% of target opportunity and a 100% individual performance multiplier.
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.