10 top-paid CEOs and their compensations

7. Larry Ellison

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  • Cash compensation: $2.3 million
  • Stock and options: $65 million
  • Change in total pay (1 year): -14%
Lawrence Joseph "Larry" Ellison is an American internet entrepreneur, businessman and philanthropist. He was the chief executive officer of the software company Oracle Corporation between its foundation in 1977 and 2014.