W. Ming Shao
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About W. Ming Shao
Earlier roles on record: General Counsel at Strategy Inc (MSTR) until December 1, 2025. Strategy Inc reported in an 8-K filed December 1, 2025 that W. Ming Shao retired as Executive Vice President & General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, effective December 1, 2025. Strategy Inc reported in an 8-K filed July 1, 2025 that W. Ming Shao retired as Executive Vice President & General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, effective December 31, 2025. The proxy statement of Strategy Inc reports total compensation of $4,564,358 for W. Ming Shao in fiscal 2025, including a base salary of $700,000. Disclosed compensation is on record for 9 fiscal years.
“On December 1, 2025, in connection with Mr. Chow's appointment as Executive Vice President & General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Strategy, Strategy announced that Wei-Ming Shao retired from those same positions with Strategy, effective immediately.”
“On July 1, 2025, the Company announced that Wei-Ming Shao, the Company’s Executive Vice President & General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, has informed the Company of his intention to retire on December 31, 2025 after more than 25 years of service.”
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Affiliation history
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Start not stated–2025-12-01
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Start not stated–2025-12-01
Company network
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Executive compensation
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| Fiscal year | Company | Role | Salary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Strategy Inc (MSTR) | Former Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary | $700,000 | $4,564,358 |
| 2024 | Strategy Inc (MSTR) | Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary | $640,000 | $6,268,513 |
| 2023 | Strategy Inc (MSTR) | Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary | $640,000 | $3,031,146 |
| 2022 | Strategy Inc (MSTR) | Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary | $640,000 | $8,210,287 |
| 2021 | Strategy Inc (MSTR) | Senior Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary | $600,000 | $8,911,045 |
| 2020 | Strategy Inc (MSTR) | Senior Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary | $548,167 | $1,295,557 |
| 2019 | Strategy Inc (MSTR) | Senior Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary | $523,500 | $2,075,681 |
| 2018 | Strategy Inc (MSTR) | Senior Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary | $505,000 | $2,208,010 |
| 2017 | Strategy Inc (MSTR) | Senior Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary | $485,000 | $918,456 |
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