6) Clarence Otis, Jr. (2014 Compensation: $6,980,147)
American businessman Clarence Otis Jr. is the CEO of Darden Restaurants. In the year 2010, he earned a total compensation of 7,656,703. This included a base salary of $946,800, a cash bonus of 1,673,900, stocks granted of $1,783,697, options granted of $2,879,930 and other compensation totaling $372,376.
5) Donald Thompson (2013 Compensation: $9,496,664)
American engineer and business executive Donald Thompson is the president and CEO of McDonald’s Corporation. His annual compensation is $9,496,664. He joined McDonald’s in 1990 and quickly rose on the corporate ladder. By 1998 he was promoted to regional manager to the San Diego region and oversaw 350 restaurants. He became the CEO in 2012.
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