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A woman tops CEO pay ranks for the first time

Patrick DurkinBOSS Deputy editor

Nov 18, 2019 – 12.00am

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A woman has topped the ranks of CEO pay for the first time, with Macquarie CEO Shemara Wikramanayake Australia's highest paid CEO after receiving more than $18 million.

Fortescue Metals CEO Elizabeth Gaines secured the title of best-performing CEO, based on shareholder returns over the past financial year. Ms Gaines ranked 33 for CEO pay on more than $5 million.

Patrick Durkin is Melbourne bureau chief and BOSS deputy editor. He writes on news, business and leadership. Connect with Patrick on Twitter. Email Patrick at pdurkin@afr.com