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Why Compensation Committees Should Care About Holding Power sophia.defreit…Matt Depp
Biography
Matt Depp is a managing director in Pearl Meyer's Charlotte office. He provides executive compensation advisory services to boards and management teams of public and private companies. Matt specializes in compensation benchmarking, incentive plan design, peer group development, performance goal calibration, pay-for-performance alignment, and SEC regulatory issues. Matt advises clients across a range of industries, with a focus on industrials, materials, and technology.
Before joining Pearl Meyer in 2006, Matt was an analyst at a management consulting firm. He holds an MBA from Webster University and a BS in Business Management from the University of Maryland. Additionally, he has been a Certified Executive Compensation Professional since 2011.
My goal is to serve as a trusted advisor to boards and management teams in the design and administration of compensation plans that create value and align outcomes with strategic goals.
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One-Size Doesn’t Fit All: Customizing Executive Compensation Across Diverse Tech Business Models sophia.defreit…Eric Myszka
Biography
Eric Myszka is a managing director at Pearl Meyer. With over 20 years of experience in executive compensation, Eric works with boards of directors and management teams of public and private organizations, ranging from early-stage start-ups to Fortune 500 organizations, designing compensation programs that are both market competitive and align with strategy, all while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and stakeholder expectations. Eric is a frequent speaker on pay for performance, corporate governance, and tax implications of executive compensation pay programs.
Prior to joining Pearl Meyer, Eric led the executive compensation consulting practice at a Big Four accounting firm and previously led the compensation consulting practice at Grant Thornton LLP.
Eric is a Certified Executive Compensation Professional and Certified Compensation Professional. He holds a BA from Illinois Wesleyan University.
I help my clients design and implement executive compensation programs that align with strategy, drive performance, and stand up to stakeholder scrutiny. I believe in pay structures that are fair, transparent, and tailored to each organization’s unique goals and culture. My approach balances competitive market data with best-fit. I strive to be a trusted partner—offering objective, actionable advice that supports long-term success for both management and shareholders.
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Yes, CEO Security Prevalence is Increasing sophia.defreit…Patrick Haggerty
Biography
Pat Haggerty is a managing director at Pearl Meyer. With over 25 years of experience, Pat advises boards and senior management on incentive compensation design, corporate governance, and performance measurement. The objective is to support business strategy, value creation, and shareholder interests. Pat has particular expertise in addressing compensation challenges unique to private and publicly traded companies. Pat's clients have included Fortune 500 organizations, privately held companies, and pre-IPO ventures across various industries.
Before joining Pearl Meyer, Pat worked at leading executive compensation consulting firms.
Pat holds a BS from the University of South Carolina and an MBA from Georgia State University.
I help clients take a fresh, practical approach to executive compensation—connecting strategy with the right tools to drive long-term shareholder value. Every organization is different, so I focus on solutions that align with their unique goals and culture. As a trusted advisor, I’m committed to honest conversations, smart insights, and meaningful results. My goal is to help clients build and grow leadership teams that inspire people and create lasting success.
Mark Rosen
Biography
Mark Rosen is a managing director and consulting team leader at Pearl Meyer. In his management role, he oversees a team of senior compensation consultants in the execution of the firm’s growth strategy and in the development of consultants at various stages in their careers. Mark has consulted on executive and board compensation issues for more than 20 years for a broad range of public companies, as well as tax-exempt organizations and academic institutions. He has extensive experience with benchmarking, retirement plan design, governance issues, and tax and accounting considerations.
Prior to joining the firm, Mark was a partner in the human capital practice of Arthur Andersen, where he led the southeast compensation practice as well as the Carolinas’ human capital practice.
He holds a BBA and an MS in accounting with a specialty in taxation from Texas A&M University. Mark is also a certified public accountant.
