On today’s episode, we’re joined by Jared Berman, Partner at Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC. 

Jared discusses the nuances of executive compensation governance, including the appropriate roles of the compensation committee, management team and advisors in the oversight process.

Key Takeaways:

(01:27) Governance involves defining the roles of the compensation committee, management and advisors in overseeing executive pay.

(02:28) Compensation committees typically meet four to five times annually.

(03:54) Clearly defining the committee’s charter and scope is crucial to avoiding ambiguity over decision-making authority.

(06:43) While management should drive incentive plan design aligned with business strategy, the board ultimately approves proposals in shareholders’ interests.

(13:09) Since COVID, incorporating strategic and non-financial priorities in incentive plans has become a growing trend.

(19:46) Advisors should share candid perspectives based on new information to foster thoughtful committee dialogue.

Resources Mentioned:

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

This episode is brought to you by Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC. Learn more by visiting MeridianCP.com.

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