Equilar and Nasdaq co-hosted the Compensation Committee Forum this past November in New York City. This segment highlights the key takeaways and snapshots from the Forum. Compensation committees have increasingly had their work cut out in recent years. As executive compensation receives more attention, compensation committees must ensure that they craft competitive compensation packages that will both attract and retain top talent, while remaining in line with shareholder expectations.
Given this increased responsibility, the Forum featured a variety of expert panels discussing topics relevant and important to the compensation committee, including bringing new members up to speed, managing unplanned C-suite departures, successful shareholder engagement and more.
Key Takeaways
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