Steven P. Jobs, Apple
Over 5 Years:
Compensation: $661.2 million
Stock Performance: + 555 %
Jobs has assumed a godlike status in the business world after steering Apple through the launch of the iPod, iPhone, iPad, iTunes, etc., revolutionizing the way we use technology along the way. He co-founded the company in 1976 but was pushed out in 1985. He came back as CEO 1996. Today, it often seems the only threat to the company’s dominance is Jobs' health, which has had ups and downs over the past few years. He is currently on a medical leave of absence from Apple.