NEW YORK — Western Union Co. chief executive Christina Gold received a $2.2 million compensation package in 2008, up 31 percent from the previous year, according to an Associated Press analysis of figures reported Monday in a regulatory filing.
Gold, who has served as president and CEO since September 2006, had received a compensation package valued at $1.7 million in 2007.
The rise in the latest compensation package jumped mainly because of a 71 percent increase in her performance-related bonus to $1.1 million from $647,500 in 2007.
Gold’s salary increased 6 percent to $966,700 in 2008, while other compensation increased 4 percent to $117,600. Among Gold’s other compensation, Western Union covered expenses for financial- planning services, contributed to defined-compensation plans and paid insurance premiums and dividends on restricted stock she holds.
Just as in 2007, Western Union did not award Gold any stock options or restricted stock in 2008.
The increased package came as Greenwood Village-based Western Union’s profit rose more than 7 percent.
