The List: Highest-paid business leaders
Sun, Jun 22, 2014 (2 a.m.)
| Name | Total compensation | Salary | Bonus | Stock awards | Option awards | Non-equity incentive | All other compensation | |
| 1 | Steve Wynn chairman, CEO — Wynn Resorts Ltd. |
$19,601,381 | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 | — | — | $10,000,000 | $1,601,381 |
| 2 | Sheldon Adelson chairman — Las Vegas Sands Corp. |
$14,003,881 | $1,000,000 | — | $912,500 | $1,825,000 | $6,688,741 | $3,577,640 |
| 3 | Jim Murren chairman, CEO — MGM Resorts International |
$10,991,426 | $2,000,000 | — | $3,465,994 | — | $4,961,689 | $563,743 |
| 4 | Gary Loveman president, CEO — Caesars Entertainment Corp. |
$7,621,543 | $1,900,000 | — | $1,409,963 | $659,256 | $2,166,000 | $1,486,324 |
| 5 | Michael Leven president, COO — Las Vegas Sands Corp. |
$6,945,868 | $3,000,000 | — | — | — | $3,138,000 | $807,868 |
| 6 | Anthony Sanfilippo CEO — Pinnacle Entertainment Inc. |
$6,669,392 | $1,077,689 | — | $3,674,523 | $1,086,376 | $808,266 | $22,538 |
| 7 | Robert Baldwin chief design, construction officer and director — MGM Resorts International |
$5,929,549 | $1,650,000 | — | $1,089,292 | — | $3,132,638 | $57,619 |
| 8 | Rajesh Shrotriya chairman, CEO — Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Inc. |
$5,631,565 | $900,000 | $900,000 | $734,400 | $2,929,657 | — | $167,508 |
| 9 | Keith Smith president, CEO — Boyd Gaming Corp. |
$5,596,396 | $1,100,000 | — | $2,527,090 | $1,011,718 | $940,775 | $16,813 |
| 10 | Linda Chen president of Wynn International Marketing — Wynn Resorts Ltd. |
$5,392,423 | $1,500,000 | — | — | — | $3,000,000 | $892,423 |
| 11 | John Strzemp executive vice president, chief administrative officer — Wynn Resorts Ltd. |
$5,277,123 | $733,461 | — | $2,888,250 | — | $1,500,000 | $155,412 |
| 12 | Andrew Levy president, COO — Allegiant Travel Co. |
$5,207,042 | $339,917 | $900,000 | $1,950,000 | $1,947,100 | — | $70,025 |
| 13 | Matt Maddox president, CFO — Wynn Resorts Ltd. |
$5,059,294 | $1,065,385 | — | $1,635,900 | — | $2,000,000 | $358,009 |
| 14 | Troy Stremming executive vice president of government relations and public affairs — Pinnacle Entertainment Inc. |
$5,051,982 | $170,194 | — | $775,100 | $331,020 | $315,200 | $3,460,468 |
| 15 | Michelle Shriver executive vice president of operations — Pinnacle Entertainment Inc. |
$4,870,140 | $188,079 | — | $916,786 | $441,360 | $352,100 | $2,971,815 |
| 16 | William J. Hornbuckle, IV president, CMO — MGM Resorts International |
$4,836,634 | $1,228,462 | — | $1,237,859 | — | $2,325,792 | $44,521 |
| 17 | Corey I. Sanders COO — MGM Resorts International |
$4,217,456 | $1,069,605 | — | $1,089,292 | — | $2,046,697 | $11,862 |
| 18 | William S. Boyd chairman — Boyd Gaming Corp. |
$3,830,485 | $1,000,000 | $250,000 | $1,335,139 | $455,275 | $660,875 | $129,196 |
| 19 | Robert L. Boughner executive vice president, chief business development officer — Boyd Gaming Corp. |
$3,814,060 | $1,100,000 | — | $1,384,135 | $455,275 | $726,963 | $147,687 |
| 20 | Robert G. Goldstein executive vice president and president of global gaming operations — Las Vegas Sands Corp. |
$3,518,621 | $1,500,000 | — | — | — | $1,569,000 | $449,621 |
| 21 | Carlos A. Ruisanchez president, CFO — Pinnacle Entertainment Inc. |
$3,322,002 | $718,149 | — | $1,749,120 | $402,357 | $430,889 | $21,487 |
| 22 | Daniel J. D’Arrigo executive vice president, CFO, treasurer — MGM Resorts International |
$3,302,499 | $834,890 | — | $891,258 | — | $1,535,022 | $41,329 |
| 23 | Paul J. Chakmak excutive vice president, COO — Boyd Gaming Corp. |
$2,932,895 | $750,000 | — | $1,212,643 | $455,275 | $495,656 | $19,321 |
| 24 | Thomas Jenkin global president of destination markets — Caesars Entertainment Corp. |
$2,902,107 | $1,200,000 | — | $770,625 | $223,055 | $675,000 | $33,427 |
| 25 | Jeffrey W. Shaw president, CEO — Southwest Gas |
$2,878,860 | $817,096 | — | $1,380,197 | — | $440,496 | $241,071 |
| 26 | Kim Sinatra general counsel and secretary — Wynn Resorts Ltd. |
$2,580,881 | $800,000 | — | — | — | $1,600,000 | $180,881 |
| 27 | Virginia E. Shanks executive vice president, chief administrative officer — Pinnacle Entertainment Inc. |
$2,571,615 | $544,959 | — | $1,316,583 | $301,768 | $326,976 | $81,329 |
| 28 | John Payne president of central markets and partnership development — Caesars Entertainment Corp. |
$2,490,973 | $1,125,000 | — | $577,976 | $167,291 | $600,000 | $20,706 |
| 29 | Kurt A. Gustafson executive vice president, CFO — Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Inc. |
$2,438,679 | $262,500 | $200,000 | $821,000 | $1,109,255 | — | $45,924 |
| 30 | Frank J. Fertitta III chairman, CEO — Station Casinos |
$2,394,500 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | — | — | — | $394,500 |
| 31 | Joseph Carleone chairman, president, CEO — American Pacific Corp. |
$2,161,724 | $490,385 | — | $67,500 | $33,754 | $500,000 | $1,070,085 |
| 32 | Stephen L. Cavallaro president, COO — Station Casinos |
$2,081,802 | $1,030,493 | $1,000,000 | — | — | — | $51,309 |
| 33 | Donald Colvin executive vice president, CFO — Caesars Entertainment Corp. |
$1,829,520 | $700,000 | — | $449,538 | $130,116 | $525,000 | $24,866 |
| 34 | Neil Davidson senior vice president, CFO, treasurer — Bally Technologies |
$1,717,222 | $351,346 | — | $582,428 | $196,444 | $577,108 | $9,896 |
| 35 | Joseph K. Keller executive vice president, COO — Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Inc. |
$1,697,380 | $550,000 | $275,000 | $288,600 | $472,794 | — | $110,986 |
| 36 | Lee F. Allen senior vice president, chief medical officer — Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Inc. |
$1,665,138 | $420,000 | $166,250 | $349,200 | $672,480 | — | $57,208 |
| 37 | Michael A. Quartieri senior vice president and chief accounting officer — Las Vegas Sands Corp. |
$1,530,900 | $401,081 | — | $559,800 | $353,400 | $215,235 | $1,384 |
| 38 | Josh Hirsberg senior vice president, treasurer, CFO — Boyd Gaming Corp. |
$1,458,675 | $485,000 | — | $544,709 | $190,385 | $226,253 | $12,328 |
| 39 | Joseph W. Turgeon senior vice president, chief commercial officer — Southwest Gas |
$1,365,069 | $450,000 | $260,000 | $240,500 | $351,157 | — | $63,412 |
| 40 | Linda G. Ferguson vice president of administration and secretary — American Pacific Corp. |
$1,250,861 | $232,885 | — | $33,750 | $16,877 | $172,500 | $794,849 |
| 41 | Timothy Donovan executive vice president, general counsel — Caesars Entertainment Corp. |
$1,226,983 | $700,000 | — | $417,425 | $120,825 | $399,000 | $32,698 |
| 42 | Derik Mooberry senior vice president of games — Bally Technologies |
$1,204,915 | $324,034 | — | $328,790 | — | $541,490 | $10,601 |
| 43 | Scott Sheldon senior vice president, CFO — Allegiant Travel Co. |
$1,187,853 | $195,000 | $470,000 | $300,100 | $200,100 | — | $22,653 |
| 44 | Jude I. Bricker senior vice president of planning — Allegiant Travel Co. |
$1,185,071 | $188,712 | $470,000 | $300,100 | $200,100 | — | $26,159 |
| 45 | Scott M. Allard senior vice president, chief information officer — Allegiant Travel Co. |
$1,142,607 | $193,428 | $425,000 | $300,100 | $200,100 | — | $23,979 |
| 46 | Marc J. Falcone executive vice president, CFO, treasurer — Station Casinos |
$1,063,935 | $529,011 | $500,000 | — | — | — | $34,924 |
| 47 | Richard J. Haskins executive vice president, general counsel and secretary — Station Casinos |
$1,039,486 | $521,586 | $500,000 | — | — | — | $17,900 |
| 48 | Roy R. Centrella senior vice president, CFO — Southwest Gas |
$983,342 | $300,685 | — | $299,758 | — | $107,730 | $275,169 |
| 49 | Frank V. Riolo CEO — American Casino & Entertainment Properties |
$968,395 | $600,000 | $350,000 | — | — | — | $18,395 |
| 50 | Mark J. Miller executive vice president, COO — Full House Resorts |
$958,880 | $322,362 | — | $242,500 | — | $394,018 | — |
| 51 | John Connelly vice president business development — Bally Technologies |
$946,404 | $233,462 | — | $281,820 | — | $421,095 | $10,027 |
| 52 | Andre M. Hilliou CEO — Full House Resorts |
$933,459 | $322,362 | — | $242,500 | — | $363,797 | $4,800 |
| 53 | Scott M. Nielson executive vice president, chief development officer — Station Casinos |
$922,257 | $521,586 | $375,000 | — | — | — | $25,671 |
| 54 | Robert Myhre executive vice president, chief information officer — Global Cash Access Holdings Inc. |
$884,418 | $330,000 | — | $148,500 | $148,495 | $173,250 | $84,173 |
| 55 | John P. Hester executive vice president — Southwest Gas |
$877,665 | $325,685 | — | $325,600 | — | $139,536 | $86,844 |
| 56 | Michael S. Dowty executive vice president of sales and chief marketing officer — Global Cash Access Holdings Inc. |
$856,383 | $350,000 | — | $157,497 | $157,497 | $183,750 | $7,639 |
| 57 | Alex Yemenidjian CEO, president — Tropicana Las Vegas Hotel & Casino |
$835,390 | $800,000 | — | — | — | — | $35,390 |
Source: VEGAS INC research. It is not the intent of this list to endorse the participants or to imply that the listing of a company indicates its quality. Although every attempt is made to ensure the accuracy and thoroughness of VEGAS INC lists, omissions sometimes occur. Please send corrections or additions on company letterhead to Pashtana Usufzy, researcher, VEGAS INC, 2360 Corporate Circle, Third Floor, Henderson, NV 89074.
Post a comment
Commenting requires registration.
Comments are moderated by VegasInc editors. Our goal is not to limit the discussion, but rather to elevate it. Comments should be relevant and contain no abusive language. Comments that are off-topic, vulgar, profane or include personal attacks will be removed. Full comments policy.