WPP CEO Sorrell to Hear Shareholders' Say on Pay

The video discusses the controversy surrounding CEO pay, particularly focusing on Martin Sorrell's compensation at WPP. Despite the company's strong performance, a significant portion of shareholders are expected to vote against his pay package. The discussion highlights the broader issue of executive pay, shareholder dissent, and the independence of company boards. It also contrasts the situation with other industries and explores the global context of CEO compensation, touching on themes of inequality and the Anglo-Saxon pay model.

What is the significance of the shareholder votes against pay deals in companies like BP and Anglo-American?

In what ways do the pay packages of CEOs in the US differ from those in the UK according to the discussion?