EA Pays CEO $20 Million as FIFA 17 Maker Navigates Shift to Web
- Target equity awards grew by 19% as compared to last year
- Game maker’s shares rose by 35% in 12 months through March
Andrew Wilson, chief executive officer of Electronic Arts Inc.
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Electronic Arts Inc. Chief Executive Officer Andrew Wilson’s compensation jumped by 19 percent as the video-game maker adapted to the growing digital segment of the market.
Wilson, 42, received a $1.08 million salary, $16.2 million in equity and an annual cash bonus of $2.69 million for the fiscal year that ended March 31, according to a regulatory filing Friday. His share awards included restricted stock units that vest by May 2019 and performance awards tied to three-year total shareholder returns.