18. Muhtar Kent, The Coca-Cola Co
2014 Compensation: $25,224,422
Overpaid By: $12,693,646
Kent was appointed CEO of Coca Cola in 2008, but he hasn’t been able to stave off the declining popularity of soda as consumers grow more health conscious. Coke’s shares have grown only 10 percent over the past three years, compared to a 34 percent jump in Pepsi’s and a 56 percent rise in the S&P food and beverage index.
