The CEO of Taser maker Axon Enterprise hit it big with a U.S.-leading pay deal in 2024. He's one of Arizona's billionaires.

Paychecks for the big boys in business jumped nearly 10% last year, and nobody scored better than Axon CEO Rick Smith of Scottsdale. When it comes to raking in the dough, Smith is No. 1, according to ...

Last year, his pay went into orbit. Smith, who expanded Taser-maker Axon into a lucrative line of police cameras and other ...

Rick Smith, the CEO of Taser maker Axon Enterprise, collected almost $165 million last year, eclipsing high-profile names including Tim Cook.

Axon CEO Rick Smith's 2024 compensation package, valued at $164.5 million, largely consists of stock options tied to performance goals over seven years. Smith's base salary has remained low ...