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CEO Compensation Controversy Amid Derailment
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Despite a severe derailment in Ohio, Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw received a substantial 37% compensation increase, totaling $13.4 million in 2023. The company incurred a significant $1.1 billion cost from the accident, causing a 44% decline in net income. Ancora Holdings, representing an investor group, seeks to oust Shaw over governance concerns.
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How does executive compensation during crises reflect on corporate accountability and stakeholder interests?
How might Norfolk Southern's financial challenges impact its long-term growth strategies?
What governance practices should be prioritized to regain investor trust in light of this event?
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