Li Auto CEO tops Hong Kong's highest-paid directors list for 2024: Webb-site

Core Insights - Li Auto's founder and CEO Li Xiang topped Hong Kong's paid director ranking for 2024 with a total remuneration package of approximately HK$680 million (US$87.4 million) [1] - The ranking analyzed remuneration data for 1,000 directors across nearly all listed companies in Hong Kong [2] - 31 directors received annual compensation packages exceeding HK$100 million, with JS Global Lifestyle's chairman and CEO Wang Xuning ranking second at HK$520.51 million [3] Company Performance - Li Auto's stock performance declined by 35.7% last year, despite reporting a return on equity of 11.9% [4] - JS Global Lifestyle's stock price increased by 7.5% last year, but it reported a negative return on equity of 14.5% [4] - Liu Qiangdong, founder of JD.com, ranked fourth with total remuneration of HK$448.8 million [5] Remuneration Analysis - JS Global Lifestyle was the most generous company in terms of total compensation, paying HK$783.43 million to its directors [6] - New World Development was the top payer in cash payments, with HK$187.6 million in salaries and benefits [7] - Prada paid the most in fees, totaling HK$376.9 million to its directors [7]