Corporate Giants Spend Millions Annually on CEO Security

The recent murder of UnitedHealthcare's CEO highlights the growing costs and measures companies take to protect high-profile executives.

The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has drawn attention to the extensive security measures employed by major corporations to safeguard their leaders.
Meta leads spending, allocating $24.4 million in 2023 for CEO Mark Zuckerberg's security, including residential measures and private travel.
Alphabet spent $6.8 million last year on CEO Sundar Pichai's security, while Tesla allocated $2.4 million for Elon Musk's protection, managed by a Musk-owned firm.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy's security costs reached nearly $986,200 in 2023, with additional protections for other top executives at the company.
Companies like Microsoft, Apple, and Berkshire Hathaway also invest heavily in executive security, citing these expenses as critical for mitigating risks to their businesses.