NatWest under Fire for New CEO's £1.2m Salary Despite Limited Experience

Sunday, 7 April 2024, 23:01

NatWest faces criticism for offering its new chief executive, Paul Thwaite, a salary of £1.2m despite concerns over his 'limited experience'. Governance advisor ISS questions the pay decision, highlighting a wider shareholder backlash in the City of London. The situation intensifies as the government plans to sell shares in the bank before the general election, raising concerns about corporate pay practices. The debate centers on whether Thwaite should have received a lower starting salary compared to his predecessor, Alison Rose.
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NatWest under Fire for New CEO's £1.2m Salary Despite Limited Experience

NatWest Chief Executive Salary Controversy

Governance advisor Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) has criticized NatWest for awarding its new CEO, Paul Thwaite, a salary of £1.2m, despite concerns about his 'limited experience'.

The criticism arises in the midst of a wider shareholder backlash in the City of London over generous corporate remuneration practices.

As the government gears up to divest shares in the bank before the upcoming general election, controversy further mounts.

Pay Discrepancy

  • ISS argues that Thwaite's salary matches that of former CEO Alison Rose, despite lacking the same level of executive leadership experience.

The situation raises questions about the equity and transparency of executive compensation within NatWest.


This article was prepared using information from open sources in accordance with the principles of Ethical Policy. The editorial team is not responsible for absolute accuracy, as it relies on data from the sources referenced.


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