Xin Lang Zheng Quan·2025-08-08 10:09Core Insights - The report highlights the significant role of board secretaries in connecting investors and listed companies, with a total salary of 4.086 billion yuan for A-share listed companies in 2024, averaging 754,300 yuan per year [1] Group 1: Salary and Compensation - In 2024, the average salary for board secretaries in the entertainment products sector is 540,800 yuan, which is nearly 140,000 yuan lower than the average salary in the light manufacturing sector, reflecting a year-on-year decrease of 4.7% [12] - The highest salary recorded for a board secretary is 1.2372 million yuan, while the lowest is 224,300 yuan, with a salary gap of 1.0129 million yuan [13][15] - Only 2 board secretaries earn over 1 million yuan annually, and there are no board secretaries earning below 200,000 yuan during the 2023-2024 period [12] Group 2: Demographics and Experience - The average age of board secretaries in the entertainment products sector is 44.88 years, with 64% aged between 40-50 years [1] - Male board secretaries dominate the sector, comprising approximately 76%, with an average age of 46 years, while female board secretaries account for 24% with an average age of 41.33 years [1] - The majority of board secretaries (36%) have served in their roles for 5-10 years, followed by 28% with 1-3 years of experience [3] Group 3: Educational Background - Among the 25 board secretaries in the entertainment products sector, 56% hold a bachelor's degree, while 36% have a master's degree [7] - Notably, the new board secretary of Qunxing Toys has only an associate degree, and another board secretary has a high school education [7] Group 4: Engagement and Compliance - Approximately 52% of board secretaries in the entertainment products sector conducted fewer than 10 investor meetings in 2024, with one secretary having zero meetings [9] - There were two instances of regulatory violations among board secretaries, leading to warnings and entries into the securities market integrity archives [15]