How are uncertainties in the market shaping executive pay in the AIM 100? BDO has launched the ninth edition of their AIM 100 Directors' Remuneration Report, offering an overview of executive remuneration that yields valuable benchmarking insights for directors, companies, and advisors to understand and compare remuneration packages.
C-suite executives in the alternative investment market are seeing their pay packets increasingly linked to performance, and the importance of tech specialisms is driving up salaries for CTOs and CIOs.
BDO's report explores the trends and challenges in the index, and how executive pay is adapting to face them.
It also highlights the significant impact of political and geopolitical events on the AIM 100 landscape, and how they are shaping leadership and reward incentives.
Despite the significant challenges faced by the AIM market, over 20 new entrants joined the AIM 100 index demonstrating the resilience and growth potential of the index. AIM listed companies have survived by adapting their strategies and remuneration structures to meet investor expectations.
The 2025 AIM 100 Directors’ Remuneration Report analyses the trends in the market, revealing signs of recovery and potential growth. The report reveals strong growth in median salaries and bonuses, particularly for CEOs and CFOs as performance- driven rewards become central for leaders navigating market uncertainty.
Download the report to find out:
- The median salary for AIM 100 CEOs CFOs and other C-suite executives.
- How overall growth in remuneration packages is being driven by the return of performance-related bonuses.
- Key remuneration trends and pay structures for executives in growing UK listed companies.
- How gender diversity is improving on AIM 100 boards, and how far the index still has to go.
- Why technical roles are on the rise with Other Execs recieving higher remuneration, surpassing the average remuneration of CFO level directors.
As the leading AIM auditor, this report reinforces BDO’s market expertise and leadership in the space.
The report reveals significant growth in median salaries and bonuses, particularly among CEOs and CFOs, as performance-driven rewards become essential for navigating market uncertainty.
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