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Next CEO Simon Wolfson's Pay Package Hits £7 Million

4/16/2026

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  • Next's chief executive Simon Wolfson received a record pay package exceeding £7 million last year.
  • The package could reach up to £9.27 million this year.
  • Wolfson's basic salary will rise to £1 million.
  • Next says the increase is justified because Wolfson's pay is 30% below FTSE 100 leader average.
  • Despite inflation concerns from the Iran war, Next raised profit guidance to £1.2 billion for the year ending January 2027.