Charter CEO Chris Winfrey Sees $89 Million Compensation Package In 2023

The chief executive of Charter Communications Christopher Winfrey saw total compensation last year of just over $89 million, inflated by $75 million in option awards. Winfrey was promoted to CEO, from COO, in December of 2022, succeeding Tom Rutledge, who stayed on as executive chair until retiring last November and received a package worth $19 million for 2023 (down from $39 million the previous year). Winfrey had a base salary of $1.7 million, stock awards of $8.7 million and non-equity incentive plan co ...