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Executive compensation packages for top CEOs surged by nearly 6 percent in 2025, reaching an average of $17.7 million. This increase reflects company boards’ efforts to reward executives for robust profits and rising stock prices, while also incentivizing them to remain at the helm and further boost shareholder value.
