Walt Disney Co.’s Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, Horacio Gutierrez, received a substantial compensation increase, seeing his pay surge by 36% over the past year. Gutierrez’s total earnings for the fiscal year that concluded on September 28 amounted to $15.8 million, compared to $11.7 million the previous year. This rise places him among the top legal earners, likely propelling him into the top 10 rankings on the Corporate Counsel and ALM Intelligence’s list for 2025.
The recently filed proxy by Disney highlights Gutierrez’s significant contributions, which include resolving a high-profile legal dispute with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. For more insights into Gutierrez’s achievements and his role at Disney, you can access the complete article here.