Satya Nadella’s record pay signals Microsoft’s AI, cloud growth bet

In a landmark move, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has been awarded an unprecedented compensation package of $96.5 million, underscoring the firm’s strides in artificial intelligence and cloud services. This pay structure, predominantly reliant on stock and performance incentives, ties Nadella's earnings to both shareholder returns and overall revenue, aligning executive remuneration with crucial business objectives.