Proxy pedlar Georgeson tells companies to brace for more scrutiny after pay report strike spike in 2023
Listed company bosses have been warned to brace for heightened scrutiny after a near-doubling in shareholder strikes against remuneration reports.
Corporate proxy and communications group Georgeson said the spike in negative votes was likely influenced by increased focus on big executive packages as ordinary workers faced inflation, rising interest rates and cost-of-living pressures.