French CEO Pay Soars to Record Highs in 2023

French CEO Pay Soars to Record Highs in 2023

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French CEO Pay Soars to Record Highs in 2023

A report reveals that average CEO compensation in France's CAC 40 and SBF 120 indices reached record highs in 2023, despite a seeming decrease in 2022.

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France
FranceFinanceBusinessExecutive CompensationCeo Pay
ProxinvestDassault SystèmesSolvayStellantisLes Echos
Bernard CharlèsIlham KadriCarlos TavaresJehanne Leroy
What was the average CEO compensation in the CAC 40 in 2023?
In 2023, the average compensation for CEOs in the CAC 40 index surpassed \u20ac7 million, a 6% increase from 2022 and a 37% rise since 2019. This represents approximately 95 times the average employee salary.
What types of compensation were included in Proxinvest's report?
Proxinvest's report includes various forms of compensation, including salaries, bonuses, and stock options, which may differ from figures reported by the companies themselves.
Who were the three highest-paid CEOs in 2023 according to Proxinvest?
Bernard Charl\u00e8s, CEO of Dassault Syst\u00e8mes, topped the list of highest-paid executives in 2023 with a compensation of \u20ac46.8 million, followed by Ilham Kadri of Solvay and Carlos Tavares of Stellantis.
Why was the decrease in CEO compensation in 2022 considered "illusory"?
The 2022 decrease in CEO compensation was deemed "illusory" due to an exceptionally high payout to Carlos Tavares in 2021, which skewed the average. The 2023 figures reflect a return to a more typical compensation pattern.
How did the average CEO compensation in the SBF 120 change in 2023 compared to previous years?
The average compensation for CEOs in the SBF 120 index also increased to \u20ac4.3 million in 2023, a 2% rise from 2022 and a 17% increase since 2019.