The 25 Most Overpaid CEOs

The 25 Most Overpaid CEOs

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23. Brenton L. Saunders, Allergan (Formerly Actavis)

2014 Compensation: $36,613,829
Overpaid By: $20,689,611

Saunders has served as chief executive of Allergan since 2014. Shares are off 1 percent over the past year, and Saunders has faced criticism for his approach to the pharma business, which relies on dealmaking more than inventing new drugs.

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