By Emily Jane Fox and Katie Lobosco @CNNMoney September 15, 2014: 6:26 PM ET
James Truchard
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Title: CEO, President and Chairman, National Instruments
Salary: $1
Total pay: $1
For the past three years, Truchard has truly earned just a buck -- without any bonuses or other awards. But he is the company's largest shareholder, with about 19% of shares as of April. That's more than $690 million worth at current prices. -K.L.