Alphabet's Leadership Development, Inclusion and Compensation Committee approved significant equity awards for four senior executives, granted on April 8, 2026. The compensation packages, which include performance stock units (PSUs) and restricted stock units (GSUs), are designed to maximize long-term shareholder value and include transitional amounts following the discontinuation of the SVP Bonus program.
Key Details
- Total Award Values: The equity awards were granted to CFO Anat Ashkenazi ($36M), President & CIO Ruth Porat ($34M), CBO Philipp Schindler ($47.67M), and CLO Kent Walker ($34M).
- Award Structure: The PSUs vest based on Alphabet's total shareholder return relative to the S&P 100 over a 2026-2028 performance period, with a payout ranging from 0-200% of target. The GSUs vest monthly over three years, contingent on continued employment.
- Grant Date & Purpose: The awards were granted on April 8, 2026. The GSUs include a final transitional component to maintain target compensation after the 2025 discontinuation of a senior vice president bonus program.