Priceline CEO Huston Earned $17.9 Million in 2013, a 'Very Good Year' for the Company
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The Priceline Group is the dominant online player based on its scale, speed, search engine marketing strategy, and conversion skills, but perhaps its compensation policy should be added to the list of factors, as well.
The Priceline Group likes to keep its CEOs hungry with below-market base salaries and lucrative potential bonuses should they and the company over-achieve.
New CEO Darren Huston cashed in on the opportunity, receiving nearly $17.9 million in total compensation in 2013 just prior to taking on the top role.
Here's the breakdown of Huston's 2013 compensation, which occurred prior to his becoming Priceline Group CEO on January 1, 2014.
In addition to Huston's 2013 base salary of $478,487 as CEO of the Priceline Group's Booking.com unit, he received a stock award
