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As a follow-up to last year's study of the first 100 S&P 500 proxy filers of 2025, Pearl Meyer examined executive compensation disclosures for 37 S&P 500 companies with fiscal years ending between August and November 2025 and that filed shareholder proxies by February 6, 2026. Our focus was on examining trends related to topics of current interest among compensation committees. Pearl Meyer's early 2026 review identified three notable findings. The first two of these continue the trends identified in the 2025 review, and the third is new for 2026. Increased CEO security and aircraft benefitsIn addition to the increased…
Boards regularly ask whether innovation-driven strategies require unconventional incentive design approaches. As companies increase investment in artificial intelligence, digital transformation and new business models, compensation committees are assessing whether traditional pay structures should also change. Innovation brings longer development cycles, increased uncertainty, and shifting priorities. Traditional financial metrics can seem out of step with its complexity. But Perl Meyer's exclusive review of the incentive structures in several key sectors of the S&P 500 suggests a more restrained conclusion. The idea is that innovation strategies can coexist with well-planned traditional incentive designs. High-performing sectors: different businesses, similar salary designs We considered…
Does market uncertainty increase the likelihood of board restructuring? – Corporate Directors Skip to content As more companies consider board restructuring to become more competitive in a highly unpredictable market, it is important that board members actively evaluate their expertise. Privacy protection. We have enhanced our privacy policy to better protect you. This policy includes the use of cookies to give you the best online experience and provide essential functionality of our services. By clicking “Close” or continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy. Our privacy policy can be found here. accept Privacy and…
In many organizations, growth is still treated as a function of individual or small group performance. If growth depends on a few star performers, it's a dependency model, not a growth model, and it's fragile. It works until it stops working. Results will vary. Knowledge remains siled. And when those individuals leave, the organization must rebuild momentum from the ground up. The truth is that the companies that consistently scale are not the ones with the most heroic performance. They are the ones who enable the organization to grow. Growth is more than just a sales function One of the…
Every CEO I've ever worked with was able to clearly explain their strategy. Be clear, confident and persuasive. They can explain the market they are targeting, the competitive advantage they are building, and the financial results they are focused on achieving. Most people have spent serious time and money developing that strategy. A lot of people bring in their best minds and pressure test them. And they go back to running a company that wasn't built to do that. After working with more than 220 CEOs in 23 countries in sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, aerospace, and energy,…
30 days. That's how long it took two of the most powerful AI models on the planet to make the exact same bet: move to Microsoft Excel and fight for financial workflows. Claude Opus 4.6 shipped on February 5th with Excel integration, enterprise plugins for investment banks, FP&A and PwC as implementation partner. GPT-5.4 followed on March 5, delivering ChatGPT for Excel add-ins and live data connections to Moody's, S&P Global, FactSet, and LSEG. Same month. It's the same application. different architectures. different ecosystems. Both were aimed squarely at your team. Meanwhile, Gemini 3.1 Pro was quietly expanded to a…
Every CEO I've ever worked with was able to clearly explain their strategy. Be clear, confident and persuasive. They can explain the market they are targeting, the competitive advantage they are building, and the financial results they are focused on achieving. Most people have spent serious time and money developing that strategy. A lot of people bring in their best minds and pressure test them. And they go back to running a company that wasn't built to do that. After working with more than 220 CEOs in 23 countries in sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, aerospace, and energy,…
As governments increase defense spending and prepare for increased cyber risks, Thales Canada offers strategies on how CEOs can shift national priorities to long-term growth. The combination of global scale and local footprint of 1,400 employees across five provinces, more than 35 research and development partnerships, and 500 Canadian suppliers positions the company as a core enabler of Canada's emerging security and technology challenges. From AI-powered naval maintenance and NATO-focused capabilities to an ambitious talent strategy that includes an internal academy and a new national digital excellence center in Fredericton, Thales is betting that the winners in this environment will…
It goes without saying that CFOs need to be good at financial operations. But just as important, says Rohini Jain, CFO at San Jose, Calif.-based Bill, is “truly understanding the business: its products, its services, its operations.” Jainism had many opportunities to learn. Her past experience includes working at PayPal, Walmart eCommerce, eBay, General Electric, and more. She spoke to CFO Leadership about how each position has taught her how to become a better CFO and what she would do differently today. How has your past experience ranging from industrial manufacturing to e-commerce to fintech shaped your leadership style and…
Boards may need to “build” their own AI-literate candidates – Corporate Directors Skip to content The shortage of AI-savvy directors is prompting boards to look beyond traditional recruitment and start building a stronger future bench now. Privacy protection. We have enhanced our privacy policy to better protect you. This policy includes the use of cookies to give you the best online experience and provide essential functionality of our services. By clicking “Close” or continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy. Click here for our privacy policy. accept Privacy and Cookie Policy …