2025 Executive & Board Remuneration Report 

We are pleased to present the second edition of our Executive & Board Remuneration Report. Our ambition is not only to provide data, but to foster a stronger dialogue about how remuneration can support sustainable leadership and effective governance in Danish companies.

Inside the report

The report provides insight and benchmarking on executive and board pay across more than 50 of Denmark’s largest companies.

It covers CEO, CFO, and broader CxO roles, together with board and committee fee levels. You also get analysis of short- and long-term incentive design, ESG integration, and upcoming pay transparency requirements.

Each section combines market data with governance perspective and practical reflection points for boards and HR leaders. 

Why peer group selection matters

Selecting the right peer group is essential when comparing executive pay.A “C25-only” view can be misleading, as company size and revenue vary widely within that group, and revenue remains one of the strongest predictors of pay.A meaningful benchmark should reflect both scale and complexity, not just listing status.Even with the right comparison, benchmarking is only one part of sound pay setting. Boards must also consider company performance, leadership scope, ownership structure, and stakeholder expectations to ensure decisions are both fair and defensible.

Report types:

• Free Report – Broad perspectives and market insight.

• Standard Report – CEO/CFO benchmarks, incentive programs, and board fee data.

• Extended Report – Full view of CEO, CFO, and CxO pay with revenue-tier comparisons.

• Customized Report – Tailored analysis built around your own peer group and data.

Custom insight

The customized report provides a tailored view of executive remuneration and board fees, benchmarked against the most relevant peers and company characteristics.

Results are presented in a structured Custom Remuneration Benchmark Report ready for your board or remuneration committee discussion.

Below is an example of how a customized benchmark report can look – in this case showing total remuneration across an executive management team compared to the market.

Get your insight today: 

Download the Free 2025 Executive & Board Remuneration Report to explore the 2025 trends and perspectives for executive remuneration.