Matt Comyn clearly needed that $9m to afford the oxygen it takes to look his staff in the eye while denying them a raise.
CBA CEO Matt Comyn's Pay Soars Past $9M During Staff Wage Talks
Commonwealth Bank CEO Matt Comyn's total remuneration has surged past $9 million for the fiscal year, a significant hike occurring while the bank remains locked in tense wage negotiations with staff. The pay increase highlights the growing chasm between executive compensation and the rank-and-file employees pushing for better conditions.
Source: CBA CEO Matt Comyn's Pay Soars Past $9M During Staff Wage Talks — AFR
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