11 Highest-Paid Women CEOs in APAC: Compensation Package & Reported Earnings

Women leaders in Asia-Pacific head some of the most prominent organizations in the region. In this feature, we take a look at 11 of the region’s highest paid female CEOs, who hold leadership roles within their organizations. We breakdown their reported compensation packages and salary details.

Women constitute 31.8% of senior management roles in the Asia Pacific region, as per the report Women in Business 2026 by Grant Thornton. Nonetheless, their presence at the topmost management tiers is still lacking. In a study conducted by UN Women, International Finance Corporation and UN Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative in 2025 on 1,600 firms on 16 Asian stock exchanges, it was discovered that women held only 18%, 7% and 7% of board seats, board chair roles and CEO roles respectively.

In spite of all the above shortcomings, more and more women have been occupying top posts in leading companies in the region. Their experience and expertise also warrant handsome compensation packages. Whether in finance, technology, aviation, healthcare, or consumer goods industry, individuals like Shemara Wikramanayake, Tan Su Shan, Joey Wat, and Priya Nair have been steering the helm of the companies.

In the latest article in the GWL Highest-paid women CEOs series, we feature 11 women CEOs in Asia-Pacific with the highest compensation packages.