The independent director system serves as a crucial component of listed companies' governance structure, playing an active role in promoting standardized corporate operations, protecting the legitimate rights and interests of small and medium investors, and driving the healthy and stable development of capital markets. The 2024 A-Share Independent Director Data Report reveals that among tens of thousands of independent directors in A-share companies, the highest compensation reached 1.07 million yuan. Excluding 217 independent directors who did not receive compensation, the lowest compensation was 9,600 yuan. A total of 61 independent directors received compensation exceeding 500,000 yuan, while 6,545 independent directors received less than 100,000 yuan. More than 2,000 directors are over 65 years old, with 23 exceeding 80 years of age, and over 3,500 between 60 and 69 years old.
**Compensation: Highest 1.07 Million Yuan, Lowest 9,600 Yuan**
Data shows that 61 independent directors received compensation exceeding 500,000 yuan in 2024. Li Shuxian, independent director of Cnooc Limited, received 1.07 million yuan in 2024 compensation, ranking first among independent director compensations. Li Zhao Chongkang, also an independent director of Cnooc Limited, received 1.02 million yuan in 2024, ranking second. Wen Qiuju, independent director of China Minsheng Bank, received 990,000 yuan, ranking third.
6,545 independent directors received compensation below 100,000 yuan. Excluding 217 independent directors who did not receive compensation, Wang Shixian, independent director of ST Huluwa, received the lowest compensation of 9,600 yuan in 2024. Independent directors Zhang Tiegang, Pu Weiguo, and Tang Yong of Dezhong Automotive each received 12,000 yuan, tied for second lowest.
**Oldest Director at 95, Youngest at 30**
Data indicates that among tens of thousands of A-share independent directors, over 2,000 are above 65 years old, with 23 exceeding 80 years of age, and over 3,500 between 60 and 69 years old.
Chen Keji, independent director of Youcare Pharmaceutical Group Co.,Ltd., at 95 years old, holds the position as the oldest independent director among A-share listed companies. Gao Xuemin, independent director of *ST Chuntian and Fangsheng Pharmaceutical, at 87 years old, ranks second among current independent directors. Zhao Yuwen, independent director of JA Solar Technology, at 86 years old, ranks third.
Ran Maoliang, independent director of Allwinner Technology, Ran Maoliang of Biolight Life Sciences, and Li Zongwu, independent director of Golden Shield, were all born in 1995, making them 30 years old and tied as the youngest independent directors. Sun Xinyi of Shuangta Food and Pan Ming of Daqing Huake, born in 1994, are tied as the second youngest independent directors.
**Disclaimer:** This article was generated by AI large model. Markets carry risks, investment requires caution. Data sources include Choice and iFind, as of the end of 2024. Directors with tenure less than one year are not included in statistics.
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