New Delhi, July 10 -- As Linda Yaccarino steps down from her high-profile role as CEO of X, financial details about her career and compensation are drawing fresh attention. According to Market Realist, Yaccarino boasts a net worth of approximately $40 million, built through decades of work in media, advertising, and most recently, at the helm of Elon Musk's social media platform.

Yaccarino, a veteran ad executive, joined X (formerly Twitter) in May 2023 and signed a three-year contract that came with lucrative perks. Her annual salary was reportedly around $6 million, with the potential to earn an additional $2 million in bonuses and $4 million in stock options upon completion of her term.

Yaccarino's wealth also reflects a strategicall...