May 2020
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1472 pages
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English
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38Compensation Governance and Performance-Based Executive Compensation
Paul Gryglewicz
Senior Partner, Global Governance Advisors
Introduction
In this chapter, we will explore leading practices of compensation governance and leading trends in performance-based executive compensation. It is important to start looking at effective compensation governance and performance-based executive compensation. We will explore the latter topic in the second half of this chapter once we have laid the groundwork for the compensation subcommittee of the board.
Typical Responsibilities Found Within the Charter of the Compensation Committee
The Compensation Committee's Charter is generally structured with a few key pillars of responsibility. The pillars of responsibility include compensation strategy and philosophy, executive and director compensation, variable incentive plan designs, CEO succession planning perquisites, benefits, and pension, and lastly compensation policy development, executive employment agreements, and regulatory compliance.
- Compensation strategy and philosophy: The Compensation Committee is responsible for setting the tone of the organization and establishing the foundation for aligning the organization's strategy with that of the compensation philosophy. The compensation philosophy will define the principals and objectives of the compensation program as well as the peer group the board will use to establish a degree of fairness in the executive compensation program. ...
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