Amar Hanspal's financial journey with Autodesk reveals interesting shifts. Initially, he had considerable wealth tied up in stock awards and options related to company performance. For instance, upon leaving in June 2017, he had equity awards worth approximately $11 million,...

Amar Hanspal's financial journey with Autodesk reveals interesting shifts. Initially, he had considerable wealth tied up in stock awards and options related to company performance. For instance, upon leaving in June 2017, he had equity awards worth approximately $11 million, reflecting his long-term commitment and value to the firm. In fact, before his departure, the value of his unvested shares was tied to Autodesk's performance metrics, which shows he had skin in the game when it came to driving the company's success. His holdings fluctuated, reflecting the ups and downs of Autodesk’s stock price, illustrating the direct link between his contributions and the company's financial performance. Even at the end of his tenure, he left with several unvested awards that indicated a performance-focused compensation design aimed at aligning executive goals with shareholder interests.