Mark V. Hurd was a prominent figure in the tech industry, serving as CEO of Oracle Corporation from 2014 until his death in 2019. His journey at Oracle started in 2010 as President, after a successful run as CEO of...

Mark V. Hurd was a prominent figure in the tech industry, serving as CEO of Oracle Corporation from 2014 until his death in 2019. His journey at Oracle started in 2010 as President, after a successful run as CEO of Hewlett-Packard. Hurd was known for his strategic leadership that drove Oracle's global sales and marketing efforts. Under his management, Oracle continued to expand its offerings in cloud computing and enterprise technology. Interestingly, Hurd's compensation at Oracle included a significant performance-based component, reflecting his alignment with shareholder interests. In 2017, for example, he earned about $40.8 million, mostly tied to stock options and performance-based stock units.

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Mark V. Hurd

Ex-CEO of Oracle

Education

Not specified

Field of Expertise

Business & Management

Sector of Economy

Technology

Born

January 1, 1957 - 68 years ago

CEO of Oracle for

5 years 1 month (Sep 2014 - Oct 2019)

Previous Experience

President of Oracle since September 2010, former CEO of Hewlett-Packard

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Mark V. Hurd

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Rajesh Subramaniam

CEO of FedEx

2023 Compensation

Stock

$2.25M

Salary

$1.45M

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$1.66M

Total Holdings

$34.52M

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Mark Zuckerberg

Founder and CEO of Meta Platforms, Inc.

2022 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$1.00

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$27.11M

Total Holdings

$207.33B

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Sundar Pichai

CEO of Alphabet Inc.

2023 Compensation

Stock

$155.42M

Salary

$2.00M

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$6.80M

Total Holdings

$459.19M

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Shantanu Narayen

CEO of Adobe

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$1.50M

Bonus

$3.00M

Other

$355.28K

Total Holdings

$140.10M

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Andrew R. Jassy

CEO of Amazon

2023 Compensation

Stock

$27.83M

Salary

$365.00K

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$992.76K

Total Holdings

$19.04M

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Jen-Hsun Huang

Founder and CEO of Nvidia

2023 Compensation

Stock

$61.63M

Salary

$1.00M

Bonus

$4.00M

Other

$2.49M

Total Holdings

$99.30B

Holdings

See how much did Mark V. Hurd make over time.

At the time of his passing in October 2019, Mark Hurd had a personal stake in Oracle that was valued at over $200 million. He owned approximately 800,000 shares of common stock and held options on an additional 1,125,000 shares....

At the time of his passing in October 2019, Mark Hurd had a personal stake in Oracle that was valued at over $200 million. He owned approximately 800,000 shares of common stock and held options on an additional 1,125,000 shares. This was a significant portion of his wealth, showing his commitment to the company and its success. His holdings fluctuated in value during his tenure, but the substantial amount he held at the end indicates a strong belief in Oracle's future. Hurd's stock holdings reflected his connection with Oracle's performance, aligning his interests directly with those of the shareholders.

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Total Stock Sold

$454.57M

ORCL

$454.57M

10,775,000 ORCL shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Mark V. Hurd didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra ORCL10,775,000 shares worth $609.87M.
This is 34.16% and $155.30M more than what they got when they sold the stock.

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Mark V. Hurd.

ORCL

$40.79M

ORCL at $51.80/share

Sep 3, 2019

Sale

ORCL

374,622 shares

ORCL

Jul 31, 2019

Received

ORCL

$44.33M

ORCL at $56.29/share

Jun 21, 2019

Sale

ORCL

$64.60M

ORCL at $53.83/share

Mar 18, 2019

Sale

ORCL

$17.42M

ORCL at $49.76/share

Jul 3, 2017

Sale

ORCL

$15.69M

ORCL at $44.84/share

Apr 3, 2017

Sale

ORCL

$32.51M

ORCL at $46.44/share

Mar 16, 2017

Sale

ORCL

$13.57M

ORCL at $36.18/share

Oct 1, 2015

Sale

ORCL

$15.13M

ORCL at $40.35/share

Jul 1, 2015

Sale

ORCL

$16.09M

ORCL at $42.91/share

Apr 1, 2015

Sale

Compensation History

See how much did Mark V. Hurd make over time.

Hurd's compensation reflected Oracle's emphasis on performance-based pay. In 2017, he reported total earnings of around $40.8 million. This included a fixed salary and generous stock options linked to Oracle's financial performance. In 2019, his earnings dropped to about $727,444 as no bonus or stock options were awarded due to his passing, but he still received benefits from other compensations. His model of income was primarily tied to Oracle's growth, showcasing a business philosophy that strongly ties executive pay to company performance.

Year

2019

Total Compensation

$727.44K

Salary

$356.65K

Board Justification

Oracle's compensation philosophy emphasizes performance-based pay and alignment with stockholder interests, with a focus on retaining top executive talent.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

Mr. Hurd was not eligible to receive a cash bonus because executives must be employed by Oracle on the date of any bonus payment.

Other

$370.79K

Board Justification

Other compensation includes various benefits and perquisites provided to Mr. Hurd during his tenure as CEO.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 N/A)

Board Justification

No stock awards vested for Mr. Hurd in fiscal 2020 as he passed away in October 2019.

Performance Metrics

Mr. Hurd's compensation was tied to Oracle's overall financial performance and individual contributions.

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Lawrence J. Ellison

Founder and Ex-CEO of Oracle

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