Here's how compensation committees can review and adjust performance-based LTI goals after an acquisition to align incentives and drive value in both small and large deals.
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Inside Director Compensation: Key Developments for 2026
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In this webinar with Pearl Meyer and the NACD, our experts explore emerging trends in equity design, committee compensation, and governance structures shaping director compensation in 2026.
Governance on the Edge: Hot Topics & Hard Questions for 2026
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This SVDX webinar offers a candid conversation about the issues shaping board agendas and the difficult questions they must be prepared to ask.
Re-Aligning for the Future: 2026 Priorities for Compensation and Human Capital Committees
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In this webinar with Pearl Meyer and the NACD, our experts explore the critical issues expected to shape the 2026 compensation agenda.
Beyond the Metrics: Evaluating Presidential Performance in Higher Education
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Building a thoughtful evaluation process for presidential performance and evaluating leadership for sustainability.
Rethinking Long-term Incentives: Adapting to Evolving Standards
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Proxy advisor firms have traditionally required at least 50% of executive LTI awards to be performance-based, but 2025 survey signals suggest this standard may be easing.
Prepping for the Fall: Top Takeaways from the Proxy Season
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Analysis for compensation committee members of key findings and unexpected developments from the most recent proxy season.
Sustaining Excellence: Incentives and Retention in Higher Education
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In today's competitive landscape, sustaining performance and retaining top executives is critical for institutional success.
Analyzing Director Pay: New Data for 2025
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A summary of the Pearl Meyer/NACD Director Compensation Report, including data on board pay and a historical analysis of evolving trends.
Regulatory Issues and Compensation Trends Going into 2025
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Reflecting on 2024 and guiding committees into the new year and a new proxy season.
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Our experts dive into the real-world challenges and conversations shaping executive compensation and leadership strategy. Forthright, insightful, and sometimes unexpected—this is where we connect the dots between people, purpose, and performance.
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This library brings together foundational thinking on topics—from cultural transformation and pay equity to incentive innovation and succession planning. These are timeless resources built to inform, guide, and future‑proof decision‑making.
New Directions for Director Pay
Boards, primarily focused on their fiduciary responsibilities, often overlook their compensation. Yet, like executive pay, board compensation can drive value. Strategic pay structures are crucial for attracting and retaining directors who enhance a visionary board sensitive to risks and opportunities, thus boosting organization's success.
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We offer experience and guidance that helps private organizations attract, motivate, and develop the talent that will move your strategy forward.
Executive Compensation Essentials
These articles are intended to provide actionable insights through a grounding in the fundamentals and nuances of executive compensation.
