Build the Framework to Make Better Executive Pay Decisions

Many compensation committees were stuck in an unenviable position this proxy season. COVID-19 blew up many incentive programs and the committees were left balancing the interests of management with those of external groups. While executives wanted fair compensation for weathering a storm not of their own making, the media, proxy advisors and shareholders were ready to pounce on any questionable use of committee discretion on pay. READ MORE