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You should pay your NEDs $120k per year

Around 91% of NEDs on the ASX earn well under $120k, and most boards spread their budget across too many seats. The case for fewer, better paid non-executive directors who actually pay for themselves.

Ben Williamson

6 June 2024 · 4 min read

Will I get in trouble for this one?

Well, approximately 91% of NED's on the ASX earn well under $120k so...maybe?

But I think I've got good reasons for it, so let's dive in.

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