The world of executive pay – Why CEOs and executives earn so much?

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GUEST - Shaun Barnes, Executive Director at 21st Century



We go into the complex world of executive pay in South Africa. From eye-catching headlines about multi-million rand CEO packages to the mechanisms behind them, we explore what truly drives these figures.



Shaun Barnes, Executive Director at 21st Century, breaks down the components of total executive compensation—fixed pay, short-term incentives (STIs), and long-term incentives (LTIs)—and explains how they work together to align leadership with shareholder value. We delve into performance hurdles like EPS growth, ROE, and Total Shareholder Return, and examine how South Africa’s unique imperatives, including transformation and sustainability goals, shape executive incentive structures.
30 Sep 4PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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