Executive Compensation--The Power of Profits

In fact, in 1996, the youngest executive on the list was John W. Castro, then 47, president and CEO of Merrill Corp., St. Paul, MN. At 49, Castro, still president and CEO at Merrill, remains high on the list, with a total compensation package worth $1,184,824.

Representing North America's largest printer, R.R. Donnelley & Sons, is William L. Davis, chairman and CEO, with a total salary reported at $5,062,105.