As organizations enter the second half of the decade, executive compensation appears to be settling into a new equilibrium — one shaped by years of pandemic-era disruption, evolving investor expectations, and a shifting macroeconomic and geopolitical landscape.
The WTW Global Executive Compensation Analytics Team (GECAT) analyzed CEO pay trends across the S&P 1500. The findings suggest that, while target total direct compensation (TTDC) growth has slowed, the design and delivery of incentive pay are becoming more nuanced — and, in some cases, more complex — in response to continued volatility and companies seeking to attract, retain and incentivize top-tier talent. READ MORE