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BOSTON—September 03, 2025—Pearl Meyer has expanded its technology executive compensation practice with the addition of Will Cockle as a managing director. Based in San Francisco, Cockle brings extensive experience advising boards and management teams at technology, life sciences, and other high-growth companies.

“We are delighted to welcome Will to our technology and life sciences teams,” said Pearl Meyer President of Executive Compensation, Matt Turner. “His proficiency advising public and private companies across all stages of growth, and his deep experience with companies in the Bay Area and on the West Coast, will strengthen the exceptional service we provide for our clients.”

Cockle advises organizations on executive and director compensation strategy, equity design, and incentive structures that align pay programs with business objectives and long-term value creation. He specializes in the technology and life sciences sectors, with a focus on software, emerging technologies, fintech, clean energy, and biotechnology.

A frequent speaker at industry conferences on compensation and corporate governance trends, he holds a BSBA from Washington University in St. Louis and an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management.

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