12 "Unbelievable" Perks Offered To Top Tech Execs


#9 Verisign's James Bidzos lived in a company-owned apartment

James Bidzos is the Founder of VeriSign Inc., and stepped back into the CEO role in 2011. During 2011, he spent some time in the company owned apartment, which was apparently worth around $15,553 "including utilities and cleaning services." He was paid $4.7 million that year, including perks. In 2012, as CEO, he got a bump in salary.  He was paid $5.9 million in 2012, including perks.

#8 Cisco's Wim Elfrink got money to pay for his kid's schools

Wim Elfrink, Cisco's Chief Globalization Officer, had been helping establish Cisco's India operations and he heads three global functions: Cisco's Industry Solutions and Emerging Countries initiatives and the company's globalisation strategy.

Then he was assigned back to the U.S. and Cisco was generous with his moving expenses. He got $192,195 for housing assistance, including paying the utilities and property taxes, and Cisco kicked in $48,968 for an allowance for child education. He earned $6.1 million last year, including perks.

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