28 Sep 2010

Contact's profit 6% down but CEO's pay 11% up

5:46 pm on 28 September 2010

The top executive at Contact Energy has enjoyed a hefty pay rise, despite a drop in the company's annual profit.

Underlying profit declined 6% to $150 million in the year to June, but David Baldwin received an 11% increase in base pay to $1.2 million, thanks to a higher cash bonus.

Including options and restricted shares, Mr Baldwin's remuneration totals $1.72 million.