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The proxy whisperer behind AGM season

Patrick Durkin

Maria Leftakis is the board whisperer Westpac and other boards call on during AGM season to fight off the proxy firms and secure the votes they need.

Thirteen top-200 companies – and 16 top-300 companies – have suffered a strike on pay so far this AGM season with NRW Holdings and Harvey Norman suffering second strikes but avoiding a board spill.

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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

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