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Kylie Jenner's first billionaire Forbes cover was later revised down to $700M.
Did you know?
Kylie Jenner's first billionaire Forbes cover was later revised down to $700M.
AMD's CEO transformed a $308M revenue company into a $60B+ powerhouse while accumulating $750M in personal wealth. Her strategic pivot to data center and AI chips generated $20B+ in annual revenue and made her one of tech's most consequential leaders. Su's stock compensation package has made her one of the few female billionaire-track executives in Silicon Valley.
Where the Money Comes From
Estimated Total
$750M
Current Net Worth
$750M
What They Kept
100%
How Much Does Lisa Su Make?
$75.0M
Per Year
$6.3M
Per Month
$1.4M
Per Week
$205,479
Per Day
$8,562
Per Hour
$142.69
Per Minute
Estimated based on net worth of $750M over career span. Actual earnings vary by year.
Why $750M is above expected
Lisa Su's net worth is inextricably tied to AMD's meteoric rise since she became CEO in 2014. When she took the helm, AMD was hemorrhaging money with a $116M loss; today, the company commands a $200B+ market cap. Her compensation structure—heavily weighted toward equity—means her wealth fluctuates with stock performance, but the underlying business fundamentals have never been stronger.
The real story isn't just her salary; it's her strategic vision. Su steered AMD away from consumer gaming toward the high-margin data center and AI markets, directly competing with NVIDIA. This pivot positioned AMD to capture massive market share in the AI boom, with data center revenue growing 122% year-over-year. Her leadership has created $150B+ in shareholder value, making her compensation justified even in the eyes of skeptical investors.
What separates Su from other tech executives is her sustained execution across multiple product cycles. She doesn't just ride trends—she orchestrates them. Her stock holdings represent genuine belief in AMD's future, not just realized compensation. At 63, she's proved that technical expertise, patience, and strategic thinking can rival any founder-CEO in wealth creation, all while maintaining institutional credibility.
How Does Su Compare?
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