Why business should not ape football when it comes to pay

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Corporate bosses comparing themselves too readily with sporting heroes might be an own goal

Sports stars prove their worth with astonishing feats on the pitch. The skills that propel executives up the greasy pole are not so obvious. But a lot rides on a company’s ability to attract talented leaders. Should they be valued just as highly? Billionaire financier Lord Michael Spencer has weighed in on the debate, arguing that UK companies should be able to pay bosses like “top-rate footballers” without facing a backlash.

1mn last year was nearly twice that of the average Premier League football player, according to FT research. For another, corporate executives resemble managers more than players. It is the players who are usually better paid, and extract most of the value. Most Premier League clubs have a wage-to-revenue ratio of more than 70 per cent. The link between performance and pay is clearer in the sporting rather than corporate world.

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