Workday founder Aneel Bhusri’s $139 million CEO comeback deal hinges on a five-year stock test
PLEASANTON, Calif., Feb 13, 2026, 09:34 Workday co-founder Aneel Bhusri is set to collect stock awards worth $135 million as he steps back into the CEO role, according to a regulatory filing. Of that, $75 million depends on hitting certain share price targets over five years. The document also details a $1.25 million base salary and a target bonus that could reach twice that amount, with equity awards slated for a March 5 grant date. Bhusri and fellow founder David Duffield have a voting pact covering Class B shares that account for about 68% of Workday’s voting power, per the filing.