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Director Compensation
“Look beyond the data to create a director pay strategy which reflects the time commitment, industry expertise, and strategic acumen required for board service.”
–Jan Koors, Managing Director and Office Head, Chicago
Demanding Times Require the Right Director Compensation Strategy
Shareholders, activists, and the media are increasing their scrutiny of director pay at public companies. At the same time, the responsibilities and risks associated with directorship in both public, private, and not-for-profit organizations are increasing. Are the members of your board being adequately compensated for today’s demanding governance environment and its unique challenges?
Our Industry-Leading Perspective
Pearl Meyer is at the leading edge of trends in director compensation. For more than 20 years, Pearl Meyer has authored the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) annual compensation report. Our experience in the boardroom working with hundreds of clients each year combined with our analysis of the disclosures of 1,400 public companies gives us the ability to lead the industry in developing new approaches to board compensation.
Our Director Compensation Consulting Services
Turn to the senior consultants at Pearl Meyer who can help you align your director pay strategy with the unique needs of board service for your organization. We are uniquely positioned to address how compensation should be structured to address your members’ rapidly changing roles and responsibilities and to provide thoughtful counsel on emerging governance concerns.
Strategic Alignment
- Compensation governance practices and committee charters
- Compensation philosophy
- Committee policies and procedures
Sophisticated Analytics
- Outside director pay
- Committee compensation
- Board and committee chair compensation
- Director equity programs
- Equity ownership opportunities and requirements
Compliance Confidence
- CD&A preparation
- Plan documentation and disclosure requirements
- ISS/Glass Lewis expertise
- Institutional shareholder policy and practices review
- Shareholder outreach
Tailored Solutions
We partner with you to understand the unique needs and board service requirements for you organization. The result is a tailored solution that aligns with your strategy to create the right reward program for your board members and the confidence that you are receiving the right governance advice for these challenging times.