Purpose – This paper develops a discussion for the board influence on board of directors and CEO remuneration of public listed corporation.Design/methodology/approach – This study entails Australia, The United States of America and The United Kingdom.Findings – The findings show that there is a proportionate mix of direct correlation between the influence of board members and the remuneration of executive directors and the CEO of public listed corporations.Originality/value – The paper will be of vital importance to other academics looking at this question, and to both public and private sector entities.