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:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimheimcompensationconsultant/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kartik-balaram-9273604/
Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC
https://www.linkedin.com/company/meridian-compensation-partners-llc/
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