The Executive Compensation Podcast

In this episode of The Executive Compensation Podcast, Darren Moskovitz, Ryan Harvey, and Virginia Rhodes examine why compensation committees and management teams continue adding measures to executive incentive plans, even when a simpler design may produce better results.

The conversation explores how metric creep affects executive focus, accountability, risk, and shareholder alignment. The hosts discuss when overlapping metrics are appropriate, how short-term and long-term incentive plans should work together, and why the right number of measures depends on the company’s strategy and circumstances.

They also explain how boards can evaluate whether a metric is producing a distinct benefit, whether investors care about metric selection, and when a period of deliberate simplification can sharpen organizational focus. The episode concludes by testing whether simplicity is mistaken for a lack of rigor and whether additional metrics genuinely reduce risk or simply spread confusion.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Why executive incentive plans tend to accumulate metrics over time
• How excessive complexity can create a lottery-ticket mentality
• What committees should ask before retaining or removing a metric
• When overlapping short-term and long-term measures may be appropriate
• How investors evaluate the relationship between metrics and business strategy
• Why simplifying a scorecard can improve focus without sacrificing rigor



A strong incentive plan does not attempt to measure everything. It identifies the outcomes that matter most and gives executives a clear understanding of what the organization expects them to deliver.

Every incentive plan teaches.

It teaches executives which outcomes matter, which tradeoffs are acceptable, and which behaviors the organization is prepared to reward again.

In this episode of The Executive Compensation Podcast, Ryan Harvey, Virginia Rhodes, and Darren Moskovitz examine whether incentive plans can meaningfully influence executives who are already highly motivated, and where compensation design reaches its limits.

The conversation explores how high-level company metrics translate into individual behavior, why a seemingly reasonable measure can produce unintended consequences, and when expectations such as collaboration, leadership, risk management, and cultural alignment belong outside the incentive plan.

The hosts also discuss how boards can hold executives accountable for both what they accomplish and how they accomplish it. They examine the roles of performance management, succession planning, discretion, and recoupment provisions before turning to the challenge of setting long-term goals in an uncertain environment.

The episode concludes with a series of difficult questions: Can a plan deliver strong financial results and still be the wrong plan? If management begins gaming the system, is the problem management, the metric, or both?

In this episode, you will learn:

• Whether incentives can change the behavior of already motivated executives
• How one metric can unintentionally reward the wrong behavior
• Why not everything a company values belongs in an incentive plan
• Where compensation design ends and leadership accountability begins
• How boards can evaluate both what executives achieved and how they achieved it
• Why potential adjustment principles should be discussed before market conditions change
• How to distinguish management gaming from a poorly designed metric

A compensation plan can operate exactly as designed and still reinforce the wrong behavior. The committee’s responsibility is to understand both the payout it creates and the lesson it teaches.

Timestamps

0:00 AI Payments Explained

1:12 How AI Moves Money Automatically

2:45 Real Use Cases for AI in Finance

4:10 AI Agents in Payments Systems

5:55 Risks of AI Handling Transactions

7:20 Automation vs Human Control in Finance

9:05 What Businesses Need to Know About AI Payments

11:30 The Future of AI in Financial Transactions

Not all performance creates value, and not all motion deserves to be rewarded.

In this episode of The Executive Compensation Podcast, Virginia Rhodes, Ryan Harvey, and Darren Moskovitz examine one of the most important distinctions in incentive design: the difference between activities that look productive and outcomes that actually create durable business value.

The conversation explores why companies often default to measures that are easy to track, how activity-based goals can create the appearance of rigor, and when strategic milestones may still deserve a place in an incentive plan. The hosts also discuss leading versus lagging indicators, delayed outcomes, transformation periods, market practice, disclosure pressure, and the role of committee judgment when value cannot be measured neatly.

For compensation committees, the challenge is not simply choosing measurable goals. It is determining whether the plan rewards what management completed or what the business actually gained.

In this episode, you will learn:

• How to distinguish management activity from meaningful value creation
• Why easily measured goals are not always the most important goals
• When activity-based measures may still be appropriate
• How boards should evaluate delayed or long-term outcomes
• Why leading indicators may become more useful as data capabilities improve
• How market practice should inform incentive design without controlling it
• What committees should ask before rewarding progress rather than results

The strongest incentive plans do not reward movement for its own sake. They reward the outcomes that matter.

A strategy can sound disciplined until the board has to decide what it will actually measure.

In this episode of The Executive Compensation Podcast, Ryan Harvey, Darren Moskovitz, and Virginia Rhodes break down one of the hardest parts of incentive design: turning broad business strategy into a focused set of measurable outcomes. The challenge is not just choosing metrics. It is deciding what matters most, what should be left out, and how much complexity a plan can carry before it starts to lose clarity.

The conversation explores why companies often overload scorecards, how boards can distinguish true strategic outcomes from management activity, and why fewer measures can sometimes create a stronger, more defensible plan. Ryan, Darren, and Virginia also connect the discussion to Meridian’s Client Alert on SEC disclosure reviews and the growing pressure for companies to explain which metrics are truly material.

For compensation committees, this episode is about more than measurement. It is about judgment, tradeoffs, and building incentive plans that management, boards, and shareholders can actually understand.

In this episode, you will learn:

• How boards translate strategy into measurable outcomes
• Why too many metrics can weaken incentive design
• How to tell the difference between a strategic outcome and a management activity
• Why simplification can make a plan more defensible
• How disclosure expectations affect metric selection
• What committees should question before approving a scorecard



The best incentive plans are not the ones that measure the most, they are the ones that measure what matters.

What happens when an incentive plan looks polished on paper but has quietly drifted away from the business strategy it was supposed to support?

In this episode of The Executive Compensation Podcast, Ryan Harvey, Virginia Rhodes, and Darren Moskovitz unpack how compensation committees can tell whether an incentive plan is truly reinforcing long-term value creation or simply rewarding motion, tradition, or internal comfort.

The conversation explores the tension between shareholder value, executive behavior, financial metrics, strategic carve-outs, discretion, peer alignment, and transformation. Ryan, Virginia, and Darren discuss why incentive design should be tested against business strategy, why more metrics do not always create more clarity, and why the most defensible plans are often the ones that balance simplicity with judgment.

In this episode, you will learn:

• How compensation committees can test whether incentive plans still support strategy
• Why strategic outcomes and strategic behaviors are not always the same thing
• When non-financial or strategic metrics make sense inside an incentive plan
• How often committees should revisit incentive plan design
• Why peer alignment should inform decisions without replacing business strategy
• How disclosure changes may affect plan design, discretion, and long-term incentives

Good governance is not about having the most complex plan. It is about having one that management, shareholders, and the board can understand and defend over time.

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Welcome to The Executive Compensation Podcast from Meridian Compensation Partners.

Executive compensation grows more complex every year, and with it grows Compensation Committee Members accountability. Every decision must stand up to investors, regulators, and public scrutiny.

The Executive Compensation Podcast confronts that pressure directly.

Hosted by Ryan Harvey, Virginia Rhodes, and Darren Moskovitz of Meridian Compensation Partners, each episode tackles the challenges of executive pay, from incentive design and peer groups to discretion, disclosure, and pay for performance alignment. The focus stays on disciplined thinking and decisions that remain defensible over time.

For Compensation Committee Members and senior leaders responsible for executive compensation, this channel delivers practical insight and credible conversation built for the weight of the role.

Subscribe for new episodes from Meridian Compensation Partners.

Visit https://meridiancp.com to learn how Meridian works with boards on executive compensation decisions they can stand behind.

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Ed Hauder, Principal at Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC. Ed examines the major regulatory, disclosure and proxy advisor developments shaping executive compensation in 2026, including potential SEC reforms, evolving pay-for-performance standards and growing scrutiny of proxy advisors.

Key Takeaways:

00:00 Introduction.

01:06 Compensation committees are preparing for a pivotal year driven by regulatory and proxy advisor developments.

02:03 New SEC leadership has reopened discussions around executive compensation disclosure rules.

05:06 Pay versus performance and CEO pay ratio disclosures continue to draw criticism despite being mandated by Dodd-Frank.

07:30 Possible disclosure changes could influence how committees approach pay design decisions.

09:54 Proxy advisors are facing renewed political, legal and regulatory scrutiny.

11:33 ISS is moving its pay-for-performance analysis from a three-year to a five-year timeframe.

13:19 Longer vesting and retention requirements introduce uncertainty into acceptable pay structures.

17:23 Glass Lewis is revising its benchmarking and pay-for-performance evaluation methodology.

21:33 Tariffs and economic uncertainty are complicating goal-setting and payout discussions for future cycles.

This episode is brought to you by Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC. Learn more by visitinghttps://www.meridiancp.com/https://www.meridiancp.com/.

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On today’s episode, Dan Kaufman, Partner at Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC, based in Atlanta, breaks down why equity can be the biggest compensation bet a board makes and how to spot when that bet is getting too expensive.

Key Takeaways:

00:00 Introduction.

02:33 Equity programs need board oversight because expense and dilution directly affect shareholders.

04:49 Run rate tracks annual shares granted versus common shares outstanding.

07:06 Share price swings can inflate run rate, so benchmark total grant value against peers, revenue or profit.

10:21 Equity depth in the org and vehicle mix are major drivers of dilution.

10:56 Stock options usually require more shares than full-value awards to deliver the same value.

15:33 To stretch a low reserve, shift equity mix, use more cash, delay or split grants, or use inducement awards for new hires.

24:23 Even if proxy advisors flag a plan, reasonable share requests typically pass with proactive shareholder outreach.

This episode is brought to you by Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC. Learn more by visiting https://www.meridiancp.com/.

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On today’s episode, we’re joined by Jeff Keckley and Ron Rosenthal, both Partners at Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC.

Jeff and Ron break down the purpose of stock ownership guidelines, how they support alignment with shareholders and why companies should revisit these policies as their compensation programs evolve. They outline how guidelines are typically structured, what counts as ownership, how external stakeholders evaluate them and the growing use of holding requirements as a complement or alternative to traditional ownership timelines.

Key Takeaways:

00:00 Introduction.

02:02 Ownership guidelines encourage executives to think and act like owners.

04:17 Tiered ownership levels help clarify expectations across the leadership team.

07:11 Pay mix influences how quickly executives can reach ownership requirements.

11:16 Ownership guidelines focus on vested value while holding power focuses on unvested awards.

13:07 Participation decisions reflect the company’s culture and overall pay philosophy.

15:58 Companies make judgment calls on which share types to count toward ownership.

24:30 Holding requirements help executives build and maintain ownership over time.

28:01 Periodic reviews keep guidelines aligned with market practice and business needs.

Resources Mentioned:

Jeff Keckley

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkeckley/

Ron Rosenthal

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-rosenthal-a48ab5ab/

Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC

https://www.linkedin.com/company/meridian-compensation-partners-llc/

This episode is brought to you by Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC. Learn more by visitinghttps://www.meridiancp.com/https://www.meridiancp.com/.

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On today’s episode, Virginia Rhodes, Partner at Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC, explains how the executive chair blends board leadership with hands-on strategy, when and why companies use the role during CEO transitions and what drives compensation decisions. She outlines how clear duties, governance alignment and communication plans support smooth transitions.

Key Takeaways:

00:00 Introduction.

03:10 Executive chairs combine board leadership with active strategic involvement.

04:22 Non-executive chairs focus on oversight and governance.

06:54 Among large US companies, the executive chair role remains relatively uncommon.

08:33 Stability and continuity support leadership change.

10:32 Early deliberate discussion strengthens compensation planning.

11:39 Incentive design aligns with responsibilities and time in role.

14:38 Day-to-day involvement and CEO mentorship distinguish this role.

22:12 Clear duties and communications enable effective governance.

Resources:

Virginia Rhodes

https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginia-rhodes-b361251/

Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC

https://www.linkedin.com/company/meridian-compensation-partners-llc/

This episode is brought to you by Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC. Learn more by visitinghttps://www.meridiancp.com/https://www.meridiancp.com/.



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On this latest episode, Jared Berman, Partner at Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC, unpacks the fundamentals of annual incentive design.

He explains what qualifies as an annual incentive plan, how organizations can align incentives with shareholder value and the balance between financial and non-financial measures. Jared also breaks down payout structures, the role of individual performance and common pitfalls that boards should avoid when designing plans.

Key Takeaways:

00:00 Introduction.

02:00 Annual incentives are defined by timeframe rather than form of compensation.

03:32 Selecting performance metrics involves aligning with priorities and benchmarking.

09:39 Payout structures should follow a range rather than extremes.

11:14 Thresholds and maximums are common features in payout design.

13:02 Plans may include modifiers or adjustments to drive specific behaviors.

14:08 Sharing ratios are useful for evaluating profit distribution.

15:11 Measuring individual performance at senior levels presents unique challenges.

Resources Mentioned:



Jared Berman

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-berman-3950884/

Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC

https://www.linkedin.com/company/meridian-compensation-partners-llc/

This episode is brought to you by Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC. Learn more by visitinghttps://www.meridiancp.com/https://www.meridiancp.com/.

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On today’s episode, Jared Berman, Partner at Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC, unpacks the fundamentals of market benchmarking and peer group development, explaining why these building blocks are critical to executive compensation governance. From defining what the market for talent really means to exploring the nuances of selecting peer groups, Jared highlights the art and science behind designing fair and effective pay practices.

Key Takeaways:

00:00 Introduction.

02:00 Market benchmarking establishes reasonable executive pay.

04:11 Fair comparisons require companies of similar complexity.

05:13 Comparables provide structure in pay assessment.

06:34 Peer groups work best with a balanced sample.

08:08 Size matters but doesn’t always show complexity.

09:22 Broader factors such as reach and workforce refine groups.

10:05 Avoid selecting peers based only on performance.

12:07 Benchmarking centers on the most senior executives.

Resources Mentioned:

Jared Berman

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-berman-3950884/

Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC

https://www.linkedin.com/company/meridian-compensation-partners-llc/

This episode is brought to you by Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC. Learn more by visitinghttps://www.meridiancp.com/https://www.meridiancp.com/.

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On today’s episode, we’re joined by Jim Kzirian, Partner at Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC. Jim unpacks the concept of holding power, explaining how it can be used as a key measure of executive retention within compensation programs. He details its role in aligning executives with shareholder interests, how to calculate it and the governance practices committees should follow to ensure executives are locked in and motivated to perform.

Key Takeaways:

00:00 Introduction.

02:37 Holding power serves as a critical measure of executive retention.

07:41 Assessing outstanding awards and their value.

11:11 Volatile share prices require thoughtful approaches to measurement.

12:57 Design elements can impact the stability and effectiveness of holding power.

15:45 Committees can take targeted actions when holding power appears insufficient.

18:56 Ongoing review ensures retention, alignment and governance objectives are met.

Resources Mentioned:

Jim Kzirian

https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-jim-kzirian-86132a2/

Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC

https://www.linkedin.com/company/meridian-compensation-partners-llc/

This episode is brought to you by Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC. Learn more by visiting https://www.meridiancp.com/.

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Jim Heim, Partner, and Kartik Balaram, Principal, both of Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC, share practical insights on how compensation committees can evaluate and refine long-term incentive programs to balance shareholder alignment, retention and performance outcomes across various market conditions.

Key Takeaways:

00:00 Introduction.

02:32 The balance between retaining executives and aligning pay with shareholder outcomes.

04:12 How compensation programs support, rather than drive, business strategies.

06:26 The importance of aligning incentive structures with company goals over different time horizons.

07:57 Why evaluating potential pay outcomes helps manage performance and risk.

09:32 When simplified metrics can effectively align incentives with shareholder interests.

11:04 Identifying risks of focusing too heavily on retention over accountability.

14:35 Adapting performance measurement periods to match business predictability.

18:19 The need to balance regulatory guidance with company-specific priorities.

23:52 Why straightforward program designs often achieve stronger outcomes.

Resources Mentioned:

Jim Heim

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimheimcompensationconsultant/

Kartik Balaram

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kartik-balaram-9273604/

Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC

https://www.linkedin.com/company/meridian-compensation-partners-llc/

This episode is brought to you by Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC. Learn more by visitinghttps://www.meridiancp.com/https://www.meridiancp.com/.

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On today’s episode, we’re joined by Patrick Powers, Partner, and Rosie Newman, Principal, both at Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC. Patrick and Rosie explain how executive perks are evolving from legacy benefits into strategic tools for productivity, security and financial well-being. They break down regulatory considerations, disclosure thresholds and the factors boards weigh when approving perquisites like corporate aircraft use, executive physicals and cybersecurity support.

Key Takeaways:

(02:29) Perquisites are subject to specific tax and disclosure regulations.

(04:50) Financial planning support is seen as a tool for risk reduction.

(07:10) The use of allowances has grown as a streamlined approach.

(09:14) Some traditional perks are regaining popularity.

(10:45) Security-related benefits are increasingly relevant.

(13:47) Board approval often involves third-party risk assessments.

(19:22) External advisory opinions may influence, but rarely override, decisions.

(21:44) Companies are re-evaluating executive security and related disclosures.

Resources Mentioned:

Patrick Powers

https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-powers-678b8694/

Rosie Newman

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosie-newman-35335925/

US Securities and Exchange Commission

https://www.sec.gov/

UnitedHealthcare

https://www.uhc.com/

Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC

https://www.linkedin.com/company/meridian-compensation-partners-llc/

This episode is brought to you by Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC. Learn more by visitinghttps://www.meridiancp.com/https://www.meridiancp.com/.

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On today’s episode, we’re joined by Chris Havey, Partner at Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC. Chris shares practical strategies for maximizing the value of Q2 and Q3 compensation committee meetings. With fewer urgent agenda items in the off season, these months present a valuable opportunity for committees to assess, test and refine their executive compensation programs. Chris outlines five key areas where thoughtful evaluation and preparation can significantly improve year-round decision-making.

Key Takeaways:

(02:26) Use lighter meeting agendas to focus on strategic priorities.

(06:20) Revisit compensation philosophy and its connection to guiding principles.

(06:48) Assess whether performance outcomes reflect compensation payouts.

(08:53) Conduct benchmarking to identify alignment or deviation from market trends.

(10:16) Review potential liabilities and risks across compensation programs.

(13:21) Improve proxy clarity and ensure messaging aligns with pay practices.

(14:36) Use compensation design to support investor relations.

(15:05) Incorporate shareholder feedback into future planning.

Resources Mentioned:

Chris Havey

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-havey-12a5118/

Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC

https://www.linkedin.com/company/meridian-compensation-partners-llc/

This episode is brought to you by Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC. Learn more by visitinghttps://www.meridiancp.com/https://www.meridiancp.com/.

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On today’s episode, we’re joined by Tom McNeill and Donald Kalfen, both Partners at Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC. They explore the strategic importance of engaging with shareholders on executive pay, highlighting best practices for proactive and reactive engagement.

Key Takeaways:

(03:46) Most large public companies engage with shareholders regularly, often well before proxy season.

(06:06) Engagements often occur in late summer and fall when proxy advisors and shareholders are most receptive.

(06:53) Ongoing dialogue with shareholders is crucial for building trust and addressing concerns proactively.

(08:10) The compensation committee chair or a non-executive chair typically participates in engagements.

(09:17) Proxy solicitors and investor relations teams play key roles in arranging discussions.

(11:25) Robust proxy disclosure improves transparency, including details on the nature and outcomes of shareholder engagements.

(13:00) Companies receiving less than 70% approval on say on pay votes should engage with shareholders to address concerns.

(13:31) Companies must avoid disclosing material non-public information to individual shareholders during engagements.

(15:22) Consult counsel and take their advice on proper methods to reveal material non-public information.

Recources Mentioned:

Tom McNeill

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-mcneill-87722312/

Donald Kalfen

https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-kalfen-baa44b30/

Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC

https://www.linkedin.com/company/meridian-compensation-partners-llc/

This episode is brought to you by Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC. Learn more by visitinghttps://www.meridiancp.com/https://www.meridiancp.com/.

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On today’s episode, we’re joined by Jamie McGough, Partner at Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC. Jamie discusses strategies for evaluating the alignment between executive pay and company performance.

Key Takeaways:

(01:15) Total shareholder return is essential, plus profitability and other financial metrics relevant to the company.

(05:30) Treatment of performance plans requires judgment when analyzing pay.

(08:40) Overlapping cycles and grant timing complicate pay-performance analysis. No perfect solution exists.

(13:02) The CEO is central to focus on.

(17:41) Pay versus performance analysis is fundamentally a governance tool for committees.

(20:22) SEC disclosure rules focus on individuals and accounting values rather than pay structures.

Resources Mentioned:

Jamie McGough -

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-mcgough-2007a9a/

Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC | LinkedIn -

https://www.linkedin.com/company/meridian-compensation-partners-llc/

Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC | Website -

https://www.meridiancp.com/

This episode is a repost of a previously released conversation with Jamie McGough, Partner at Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC. Given the continued relevance of this discussion, we are sharing it again for our listeners.

Jamie discusses strategies for evaluating the alignment between executive pay and company performance.

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On today’s episode, we’re joined by Partner Gerard Leider and Head of Research and Content, Principal Edward Hauder, both of Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC.

Gerard and Edward break down the critical aspects of equity retirement provisions and their significant role in executive transitions. They explore how defining retirement and aligning equity policies with organizational goals can influence seamless leadership successions.

Key Takeaways:

(02:20) Equity compensation forms a significant part of executive pay.

(04:23) Committees should align retirement and equity policies with market practices.

(06:33) Programs must work in harmony to ensure equity consistency.

(08:58) Committees should review equity treatments annually and during major transitions.

(11:10) Retirement definitions like 60 and five attract late-career hires.

(15:11) Standardized retirement definitions avoid one-off negotiations.

(18:32) Clear retirement policies ensure balanced executive transitions.

(20:02) Align policies, coordinate plans and require notice.

(23:15) Disclosure of retirement notice depends on legal guidance and circumstances.

Resources Mentioned:

Gerard Leider -

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerard-leider-7348501/

Edward Hauder -

https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardhauder/

Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC -

https://www.linkedin.com/company/meridian-compensation-partners-llc/

This episode is brought to you by Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC. Learn more by visitinghttps://www.meridiancp.com/https://www.meridiancp.com/.

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On today’s episode, we’re joined by Tina Murphy, Principal, and Daniel Rodda, Partner, at Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC. Daniel and Tina outline five essential agenda topics that compensation committees should consider adding to their calendars for 2025. These strategies focus on optimizing executive compensation practices, addressing shareholder concerns and ensuring long-term alignment with corporate goals.

Key Takeaways:

(02:49) Committees should add pay analysis, say on pay prep, share plan reviews, charter updates and program audits to 2025 agendas.

(05:04) Realizable pay aligns pay with performance; holding power supports long-term retention and shareholder interests.

(11:36) Modeling tests and addressing disclosure concerns reduce risks of negative say on pay recommendations.

(17:31) Equity usage analyses balance talent strategy, shareholder interests and program sustainability.

(21:32) Annual equity reviews track effectiveness; peer benchmarking can be periodic based on industry needs.

(23:01) Annual charter reviews and human capital focus align committees with governance priorities.

(26:48) Holistic audits keep compensation programs competitive, strategic and best-practice aligned.

(29:11) Regular audits address regulatory changes and ensure severance plans and stock guidelines stay competitive.

Resources Mentioned:

Tina Murphy -

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-murphy-8a63ab8/

Daniel Rodda -

https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-rodda-756b2b/

Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC -

https://www.linkedin.com/company/meridian-compensation-partners-llc/

This episode is brought to you by Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC. Learn more by visiting https://www.meridiancp.com/.

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