Directorship pay gap widens between men and women

Directorship pay gap widens between men and women
Women made up just a third of all directors surveyed. (Image: Getty)
John Anthony
The pay gap between men and women directors has widened, with women in governance roles earning 10% less at the median than their male counterparts, according to an annual Institute of Directors survey.It also showed that women were underrepresented on boards in the private sector, making up just a third of all directors surveyed.The Institute of Directors (IoD), in association with EY, produced the report, which provides information on director remuneration and board practices in New Zealand.This year, it surveyed 1,148 directors, who col...

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