Microsoft boss gets 63% pay rise despite asking for reduction Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's compensation increased by 63% to $79.1 million for the last fiscal year, even after he requested a reduction due to cybersecurity issues at the company. This pay hike came despite his acknowledgment of personal accountability for multiple cyber attacks, which resulted in the company experiencing significant security breaches. Nadella's total earnings included a $71.2 million portion in stock options and a reduced cash incentive of $5.2 million, down from a possible $10.2 million. He sought this reduction in light...