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These 14 Minnesota CEOs took home more than $10M, with one making more than $200M
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· August 19, 2026
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Key points Several other CEOs also received substantial pay, with 14 taking home more than $10M. A ranking of the 50 highest-paid chief executives for public companies has been released.
A ranking of the 50 highest-paid chief executives for public companies has been released. Life Time CEO Bahram Akradi is at the top of the list, earning more than any other CEO by a significant margin. His compensation exceeded $200M.
Several other CEOs also received substantial pay, with 14 taking home more than $10M. The ranking provides insight into the compensation of top executives at public companies.
Further details on the ranking and the compensation of these CEOs are available from the source. The list highlights the significant earnings of top executives, with Akradi's compensation standing out as particularly notable.
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Published: August 19, 2026 ·
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