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Article: Smart Moves: Whisper in the chairman's ear A career as a company secretary can put you on a fast track to the boa rd room, writes Wilf Altman
- Article from:
- The Independent (London, England)
- Article date:
- April 18, 1999
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Even 20 years ago a company secretary was likely to be someone who
had done well in the business and was appointed to the post for the
last few years before retirement. Then the job became more technical
and called for a qualified person. Today the company secretary has
become a key player in the top management team, providing strong
support and advice to the directors. Remuneration packages for
highly qualified professionals reflect the levels of responsibility
involved.
At a relatively young age, a bright company secretarial
professional with a sizeable PLC can earn a base salary of pounds
30,000 to pounds 60,000 per year plus bonus. As head of department,
the salary can range up to ...