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Ed Steinhoff

Managing Director
Chicago

Expertise

  • Executive Compensation
  • Director Compensation
  • Employee Compensation
  • Banking and Insurance
  • Tax-Exempt Organizations

Education

  • BSBA, Georgetown University
  • MBA, University of Michigan Ross School of Business

"The interview process is critically important, so that I can tailor our executive compensation program recommendations to the specific organization."

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Commitment To Clients

I help my clients assess, design, implement, and communicate compensation programs that align with and support their organization’s long-term business strategy and goals. My blend of consulting and corporate experience enables me to view the consulting process from both consultant and client perspectives. I strive not only to develop high-quality tailored solutions, but also to be a strong business partner—easily accessible, regularly communicating, and providing work products on time and on budget. Customer satisfaction is my highest priority.

Biography

Ed Steinhoff 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. With more than 25 years’ experience in executive compensation, Ed works with the boards of directors and senior management teams of public and private companies, ranging from small and middle-market firms to multibillion-dollar corporations, to design pay programs that drive business performance and value creation, secure high-performing executive talent, and meet both regulatory standards and stakeholder expectations.

Ed leads client engagements across many industries, with a focus on insurance, banking, manufacturing, and construction and engineering organizations. Prior to joining Pearl Meyer, Ed led the Michigan market compensation business at Mercer. He also has corporate compensation experience with Amoco Corporation in Chicago.

Ed received a bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Georgetown University and a master of Business Administration degree from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. He speaks regularly on compensation issues and is a member of the National Association of Corporate Directors and WorldatWork.

Publications and Presentations

Advisor Blog
Ed Steinhoff
April 2022

Attracting Healthcare Board Talent with Competitive Compensation

The competition for experienced, effective director talent is fierce. Healthcare boards should consider board pay as a recruiting and retention tool.

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Ask the Expert Interview
Ed Steinhoff
Steve Sullivan
December 2021

A Balancing Act for Healthcare Boards: Executive Pay, Organization Performance, and the Pandemic

Details from a recent conversation about the divergent compensation challenges for healthcare providers and insurers.

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Advisor Blog
Ed Steinhoff
May 2021

Private Company Director Compensation: Securing High-Caliber Board Members

Private company boards need expert directors just as their public company counterparts do; here’s what to do when market data for private board pay is scarce

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Article
Steve Sullivan
Ed Steinhoff
Jim Hudner
Alexander Yaffe
Tim Dupuis
March 2021

This Year it Goes Beyond Healthcare Executive Pay: Top Five Concerns for Healthcare Boards in 2021

Our annual exploration looks at greater board involvement and the reassessment of business and talent management strategies.

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