There's no question the responsibilities of the board's compensation committee have escalated, particularly since the 2008 financial crisis and with passage of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank) in 2010. The legislation required regulators to demonstrate a link between executive pay and the performance of the corporation. Since joining the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) 16 years ago, CEO Peter R. Gleason spearheaded a wide range of research and education initiatives that track the changing dynamics of the boardroom and the increased expectations on the directors' role. During our conversation, Gleason, who was promoted to NACD president in 2014 and became CEO of the now 40-year-old organization in January, reflected on the evolution of the compensation committee and, in particular, on the ongoing need for director education. READ MORE