Top Public C‑Store CEOs’ Earnings Reveal Three Figures
In fiscal 2025 the three highest‑paid CEOs of publicly traded convenience‑store operators all saw larger compensation than the year before, but the.
In fiscal 2025 the three highest‑paid CEOs of publicly traded convenience‑store operators all saw larger compensation than the year before, but the reasons differ for each leader.
Joseph DePinto tops the list with a massive payout
Joseph DePinto finished his tenure at 7‑Eleven Inc. with a reported 13.4 billion yen package, roughly $84.3 million at the conversion rate on Aug. 14.
The figure is more than four times the compensation of the runner‑up, a gap that widened from the previous year when his pay was about double that of second place.
The bulk of DePinto’s earnings came from a severance arrangement that triggered when he retired at the end of 2025. The payout, exceeding 10 billion yen, represented about 77 % of his total compensation.
Analysts note that 7‑Eleven’s status as the largest U.S. convenience retailer by store count likely influenced the size of the retirement package.
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Shell’s Wael Sawan sees broad compensation rise
Wael Sawan, chief executive of Shell, earned 13.8 million pounds in fiscal 2025, which converts to roughly $18.1 million.
That amount is up from just over $11 million the prior year, reflecting a 5.5 % increase in base salary and a 133.7 % jump in share awards.
Shell’s stock has risen 32 % year‑to‑date and 35 % over the past twelve months, suggesting the larger equity component is tied to recent market performance.
Unlike DePinto, whose increase stemmed mainly from a one‑time severance, Sawan’s compensation grew across multiple components, indicating a more diversified reward structure.
Investors may watch next year’s report to see if the trend of sizable stock awards continues for the energy giant’s leader.
Casey’s General Stores CEO Darren Rebelez earns strong stock awards
Darren Rebelez ranked third, with total compensation of $14.7 million for fiscal 2025.
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Key to that sum is a $9.6 million allocation in stock awards, about 31 % higher than the prior year.
The awards include conditions based on relative total shareholder return, tying a portion of his pay to market performance.
Company filings note that roughly 89 % of Rebelez’s target compensation is considered at risk, reflecting a compensation philosophy that emphasizes performance incentives.
Shareholders may find his compensation well worth the price given the way Casey’s has performed under his leadership.
Overall, the 2025 figures illustrate how severance, salary hikes, and equity awards each play distinct roles in shaping the top earners’ compensation in the convenience‑store sector.
