Telecommunications Business Sector
Telecommunications companies drive global connectivity by managing networks, infrastructure, and services essential for data transmission and communication. The CEO shapes strategic direction, oversees operational efficiency, and directly influences company performance metrics such as revenue growth, market share, and customer satisfaction.
AT&T Inc.
John Stankey's estimated net worth of around $70 million is primarily derived from his long tenure at AT&T Inc., where he has held various high-ranking executive roles and accumulated substantial compensation packages, including salary, bonuses, stock awards, and options.
Verizon Communications Inc.
Hans Vestberg's estimated net worth of around $70 million is primarily derived from his compensation as CEO of Verizon Communications Inc., including salary, bonuses, stock awards, and accumulated earnings from prior executive roles at Ericsson and other organizations.
China Mobile Limited
Yang Jie's estimated net worth of around $10 million stems primarily from his executive compensation, stock holdings, and performance-related incentives as CEO of China Mobile Limited.
Vodafone Group plc
Margherita Della Valle's estimated net worth of around $10 million is derived from her executive salary, bonuses, long-term incentives, and accrued Vodafone stock holdings.
Deutsche Telekom AG
Timotheus Hottges, current CEO of Deutsche Telekom AG, is estimated to have a net worth of around $50 million, primarily from his executive compensation, stock options, and long tenure in senior management roles at the company.
Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation
Akira Shimada's estimated net worth of around $5 million USD is primarily attributed to his executive compensation, stock holdings, and bonuses as CEO of Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT), a major Japanese telecommunications company.
Telefónica S.A.
Jose Maria Alvarez-Pallete's estimated net worth of around $25 million stems primarily from his long-standing executive roles at Telefonica S.A., significant annual compensation packages, stock options, and accumulated bonuses.
América Móvil, S.A.B. de C.V.
Daniel Hajj Aboumrad's net worth, estimated at around $800 million, derives mainly from his executive compensation and substantial shareholdings in America Movil, Latin America's telecommunications giant.
Orange S.A.
Christel Heydemann, CEO of Orange S.A., is estimated to have a net worth of around $5 million, primarily derived from her executive compensation, bonuses, and accumulated stock options at Orange and previous leadership roles at Schneider Electric.
SoftBank Group Corp.
Junichi Miyakawa, CEO of SoftBank Group Corp., has an estimated net worth of around $25 million USD, primarily derived from executive compensation, SoftBank stock holdings, and past leadership roles within SoftBank's telecom and technology subsidiaries.
BT Group plc (British Telecommunications Group plc)
Allison Kirkby's estimated net worth of around $15 million derives from her executive compensation, long-term incentive plans, and shareholdings accumulated across leadership roles at BT Group plc and former positions at companies like Telia Company and TDC Group.
T-Mobile US, Inc.
Mike Sievert's estimated net worth of around $90 million is primarily derived from his compensation, stock awards, and long-term incentives as CEO of T-Mobile US, Inc., along with accrued performance-based bonuses and equity appreciation over his tenure since joining the company in 2012 and becoming CEO in 2020.
China Unicom (Hong Kong) Limited
Chen Zhongyue, CEO of China Unicom (Hong Kong) Limited, has an estimated net worth of around $3 million primarily from executive compensation, bonuses, and long-term incentives directly tied to his leadership role within the state-owned telecom operator.
China Telecom Corporation Limited
Ke Ruiwen's estimated net worth of around $2 million USD is primarily attributed to his executive salary, bonuses, and stock-based compensation from China Telecom Corporation Limited.
Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited
Kiran Thomas, CEO of Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited, has an estimated net worth of around $10 million due to his executive compensation, long-term association with Reliance Industries, and equity-linked incentives.
Bharti Airtel Limited
Gopal Vittal's estimated net worth of around $12 million primarily stems from his executive salary, performance bonuses, and stock options as CEO of Bharti Airtel Limited.
Telstra Corporation Limited
Vicki Brady's estimated net worth of around $10 million USD is primarily attributed to her executive compensation, performance bonuses, and long-term equity incentives from her roles at Telstra Corporation Limited.
SK Telecom Co., Ltd.
Ryu Young-sang's estimated net worth of around $5 million USD primarily reflects cumulative compensation from executive roles, stock options, and performance incentives at SK Telecom Co., Ltd., Korea's leading wireless telecommunications company.
Rogers Communications Inc.
Tony Staffieri's estimated net worth of around $25 million stems from his high executive salary, stock awards, and longstanding financial roles at Rogers Communications Inc.
KDDI Corporation
Makoto Takahashi, CEO of KDDI Corporation, has an estimated net worth of around $5 million, primarily stemming from executive compensation, company stock ownership, and long-term incentives.
Telia Company AB
Allison Kirkby, current CEO of Telia Company AB, has an estimated net worth of around $10 million due to her executive compensation packages, bonuses, long-standing career in telecommunications, and stock options from roles at Telia, Tele2, and BT Group.
Swisscom AG
Christoph Aeschlimann's estimated net worth of around $5 million mainly stems from his executive compensation, stock ownership, and performance bonuses as CEO of Swisscom AG, Switzerland's leading telecommunications company.
Proximus Group
Guillaume Boutin's estimated net worth of around $3 million primarily stems from his executive compensation packages, bonuses, and stock incentives as CEO of Proximus Group.
Telecom Italia S.p.A.
Pietro Labriola's estimated net worth of around $5 million stems primarily from his executive compensation, performance bonuses, and accumulated stock options as CEO of Telecom Italia S.p.A.
Ooredoo Q.P.S.C.
Aziz Aluthman Fakhroo's estimated net worth of around $15 million reflects his executive compensation, equity holdings, and performance incentives as CEO and Managing Director of Ooredoo Q.P.S.C., a leading global telecommunications provider.
Etisalat Group (Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC)
Hatem Dowidar's estimated net worth of around $10 million stems from his executive compensation, bonuses, stock options, and long-standing leadership roles within the telecommunications sector, particularly as CEO of Etisalat Group.
MTN Group Limited
Ralph Mupita's estimated net worth of around $10 million is primarily derived from his compensation as CEO of MTN Group Limited, which includes salary, performance bonuses, and stock options.
Saudi Telecom Company
Olayan Mohammed Alwetaid, CEO of Saudi Telecom Company (STC), has an estimated net worth of around $5 million, primarily derived from his executive compensation, stock grants, and incentives tied to his leadership role at STC.
Telenor ASA
Sigve Brekke's estimated net worth of around $8 million is primarily due to his long-standing executive career at Telenor ASA, where he has received substantial compensation, bonuses, and stock ownership.
Singtel (Singapore Telecommunications Limited)
Yuen Kuan Moon, CEO of Singtel, reportedly has an estimated net worth of around $10 million USD, largely attributed to accumulated executive compensation, performance bonuses, share holdings, and long-term tenure at Singtel and its subsidiaries.
MegaFon PJSC
Khachatur Pombukhchan's estimated net worth of around $5 million is primarily attributed to his executive compensation, equity holdings, and long-term bonuses from his leadership roles at MegaFon PJSC and previous financial sector positions.
VimpelCom Ltd. (now VEON Ltd.)
Kaan Terzioglu, the current CEO of VEON Ltd. (formerly VimpelCom Ltd.), has an estimated net worth of around $15 million primarily due to his executive roles, stock options, and long-standing career in telecommunications.
Turkcell İletişim Hizmetleri A.Ş.
Ali Taha Koc, CEO of Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri A.S., has an estimated net worth of around $1 million primarily from his executive salary, bonuses, and accumulated earnings in the technology and telecommunications sectors.
Far EasTone Telecommunications Co., Ltd.
Chee Ching's estimated net worth of around $5 million USD derives from her executive compensation, stock options, and long-term leadership at Far EasTone Telecommunications Co., Ltd., a major Taiwanese telecom firm.
Tele2 AB
Kjell Johnsen, CEO of Tele2 AB, has an estimated net worth of around $5 million largely due to his executive compensation, stock options, and bonuses accumulated from leadership roles at Tele2 AB and previous senior positions in telecom companies.
Telkom Indonesia (PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Persero Tbk)
Ririek Adriansyah's estimated net worth of around $5 million is primarily attributed to his executive compensation, stock ownership, and long-term career at Telkom Indonesia (PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Persero Tbk).
Claro (part of América Móvil S.A.B. de C.V.)
Daniel Hajj, CEO of Claro under America Movil, has an estimated net worth of around $2.5 billion largely due to his executive position, equity holdings, and long-term leadership within Carlos Slim's telecommunications empire.
U.S. Cellular (United States Cellular Corporation)
Laurent C. Therivel's estimated net worth of around $15 million primarily derives from his executive compensation, including salary, bonuses, stock awards, and incentives received as CEO of U.S.
TPG Telecom Limited
Inaki Berroeta's estimated net worth of around $10 million USD results from his high executive compensation as CEO of TPG Telecom Limited, including salary, bonuses, incentives, and accumulated stock awards.
Elisa Oyj
Veli-Matti Mattila's estimated net worth of around $10 million is primarily attributed to his long tenure as CEO of Elisa Oyj, substantial annual compensation, and accumulated company shares.
Bouygues Telecom SA
Benoit Torloting, current CEO of Bouygues Telecom SA, has an estimated net worth of around $5 million primarily due to his executive compensation package, including salary, performance bonuses, and stock options.
Altice Europe N.V.
Dennis Okhuijsen's estimated net worth of around $50 million stems primarily from his longstanding executive roles at Altice Europe N.V., including substantial compensation, stock awards, and performance-based incentives.
Wind Tre S.p.A.
Benoit Hanssen, current CEO of Wind Tre S.p.A., has an estimated net worth of around $5 million, primarily derived from his executive compensation, stock options, and extensive experience in the telecommunications industry.
Maxis Berhad
Goh Seow Eng, CEO of Maxis Berhad, has an estimated net worth of around $3 million USD, primarily derived from executive compensation, long-term incentives, and shareholdings in the company.
Globe Telecom, Inc.
Ernest L. Cu's estimated net worth of around $15 million is derived from his long tenure as President and CEO of Globe Telecom, Inc., equity compensation, annual executive bonuses, and prior leadership roles at other major Philippine companies.
NTT Docomo, Inc.
Motoyuki Ii, current CEO of NTT Docomo, Inc., has an estimated net worth of around $5 million USD, primarily accrued from executive compensation, company stock options, and long-term service within the NTT Group.
MTS (Mobile TeleSystems PJSC)
Vyacheslav Nikolaev's estimated net worth of around $15 million is primarily derived from his executive compensation, stock holdings, and long-term incentives as CEO of MTS (Mobile TeleSystems PJSC).
Cell C Limited
Jorge Mendes, the current CEO of Cell C Limited, reportedly has a net worth of around $2 million USD due to his executive compensation package, prior leadership roles at Vodacom and other telecommunications entities, and accumulated performance incentives.
Tigo (Millicom International Cellular S.A.)
Mauricio Ramos, CEO of Tigo (Millicom International Cellular S.A.), has accrued a net worth of around $30 million through executive compensation, equity awards, and long-term incentive plans since joining Tigo in 2015.
Zain Group (Mobile Telecommunications Company K.S.C.P.)
Bader Nasser Al-Kharafi's estimated net worth of around $200 million is attributed to his executive role as CEO of Zain Group, significant shareholdings, and involvement in family-owned business conglomerate M.A.